Dhaka, August 4 — Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina held a crucial exchange meeting with vice-chancellors, college principals, and teachers from both public and private universities at Ganobhaban on Saturday night. The meeting, which lasted from 7:30 pm to 10:20 pm, focused on addressing the ongoing unrest related to the anti-quota movement and finding ways to stabilize the situation.

According to the Prime Minister's Deputy Press Secretary, MM Imrul Kayes, the discussion revolved around the current turmoil caused by the movement and potential strategies to manage and resolve the crisis. The teachers expressed their commitment to guiding students away from what they termed "evil forces" and towards constructive dialogue.

Ganobhaban sources revealed that the meeting included a broad representation of academic institutions. Attendees comprised vice-chancellors from major universities such as Bangladesh Agricultural University, Dhaka University, Jagannath University, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh University of Engineering, National University, Open University, Gazipur Agricultural University, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Comilla University, and the Islamic University of Technology (IUT).

Private university representatives included vice-chancellors from Leather University, BRAC University, AIUB, North South University, East West University, Canadian International University, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), Northern University, and South East University.

Prominent academicians like Dr. Arefin Siddiqui, Dr. Azad Chowdhury, and Dr. Aktaruzzaman were also present, alongside the President and General Secretary of the Teachers Association.

The list of invited college principals featured representatives from City College, Uttara Model College, Adamji College, Dhaka Polytechnic, Badrunnesa College, Eden College, Dhaka College, Kabi Kazi Nazrul College, Bangla College, Science College, Titumir College, Tejgaon College, New Model College, Dhaka Commerce College, Mohammadpur Central College, St Joseph's College, Residential Model College, Milestone College, Bangabandhu Medical College, Salimullah Medical College, Shaheed Sarwardy Medical College, and Shyamoli Technical.

The meeting underscored the government's concern over the widespread unrest and its potential impact on the educational environment. The Prime Minister emphasized the need for a unified approach to bring stability and ensure the safety and well-being of students and faculty members.

The ongoing anti-quota movement has seen significant disruption, with widespread protests and calls for government resignation. The government’s efforts to address these issues through dialogue and engagement with educational leaders reflect a commitment to finding peaceful resolutions to the crisis.