Jahangirnagar university: Jahangirnagar University (JU) authorities have adopted a series of additional measures to strengthen campus security and expedite the arrest of the accused in connection with the attempted rape and murder of a female student on the campus.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the decisions were announced at a press conference held at the university Senate Hall this morning, where University Treasurer Professor M Abdur Rab and Proctor Professor Dr A.K.M. Rashidul Alam briefed journalists on the latest developments. Professor Rashidul Alam stated that a seven-member investigation committee has already been formed and initiated work regarding the incident that took place on the night of May 12.
He further announced that the university administration has declared a bounty of Taka 50,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the accused. Members of different law enforcement agencies, including district police, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), Detective Branch (DB), Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI), Criminal Investigation Department (CID), and Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), are jointly conducting operations to apprehend the suspect. Additionally, police cyber teams and the intelligence wing of RAB are providing technological assistance in the investigation.
The proctor highlighted that directives had been issued from the highest level of the state to ensure the swift arrest of the accused. During the briefing, Treasurer Professor Dr M Abdur Rab described the incident as "shocking and condemnable" and expressed the university administration's deep concern over the matter. An emergency meeting chaired by the vice-chancellor had earlier taken 14 important decisions following demands raised by students and student organizations, and the implementation of those decisions had already begun.
Furthermore, the university has decided to establish a permanent committee to prevent bullying and ragging, in alignment with the 'Policy on Prevention of Bullying and Ragging in Educational Institutions-2023'. The press conference was moderated by Acting Director of Public Relations Office Mohammad Mahiuddin, while Acting Registrar ABM Azizur Rahman, assistant proctors, and other university officials were present.