The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

A group of 12 teachers of the Dhaka University belonging to the Blue Panel yesterday met with Vice-chancellor Prof. SMA Faiz and discussed matters relating to the release of four teachers

detained in the wake of August 20-22 unrest on the campus. The meeting of pro-Awami League teachers' panel with the VC continued for about an hour.

Coming out of the meeting, Prof. Akhteruzzaman told reporters that they wanted to know the outcome of his Tuesday's meeting with their rivals of the Pro-BNP White Panel. They also discussed the reason for delay in setting free the detained teachers and students in spite of the government pledge.

The Education Adviser had earlier promised to release them within 15 days that ended on December 23.

Prof. Akhteruzzaman further said they urged the VC that he should not allow his good office to misuse by any particular section. The VC has ensured them that he would be careful in future in holding meeting

representing all sections of the teachers.

About the statement of white panel claiming pro-Awami League blue panel wanted to make the campus unstable on the issue of detained teachers and students, Prof Akhteruzzaman said the 'allegation is rude, bad and irresponsible'. They should refrain from making such allegation.

He quoted the VC telling them as "the government is very positive regarding release of detained teachers and students."