Friday, September 20, 2013

Unbecoming behaviour of BRUR faculty

We note with dismay that the Vice Chancellor (VC) of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) has been confined to his office for three consecutive days. While the demand of the teachers for arrear salary may be valid, it does not justify the action of the    teachers of BRUR. What is interesting to note is that many of the demands regarding irregularities made by the teachers and staff had occurred during the tenure of the former VC.We wonder if the teachers are justified in demanding the regularisation of those teachers and staff appointed by the previous VC which is far beyond the approved posts of the university. If anything, the previous VC should be called to account for the irregular appointments. We are surprised that such gross violations, that went on during the four year period of the previous VC had escaped the notice of the UGC.It is hardly any wonder that there is huge shortfall in the fund, and the staff has gone without pay for last four months. The university has nearly double the number than its authorised quota. Regardless of the circumstances, we would like to state emphatically that whatever demands the faculty have must be taken up in a manner that is dignified and proper.Solitary confinement of the VC cannot be condoned under any circumstances. It is both inhumane and illegal. Such behaviour is unbecoming of teachers. With teachers setting the standards for unruly behaviour these days, is it any wonder that our campuses are turning into battlegrounds between student factions?

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