Students of technical education institutions in Barishal have declared Hasnat Abdullah (Chief Organiser, Southern Region) and Sarjis Alam (Northern Region) of the National Coordination Party (NCP) as unwelcome in the city.
The announcement was made by students who are protesting with seven specific demands. On Wednesday, they blocked the Dhaka–Kuakata Highway at Chowmatha in Barishal city and formally declared the two senior NCP leaders unwelcome in the city.
According to reports, the highway was blocked for approximately one hour from 11:00 a.m. yesterday morning.
Key Details of the Protest
| Particulars | Details |
| Protesters | Students of technical education institutions |
| Leaders Declared Unwelcome | Hasnat Abdullah (South) and Sarjis Alam (North) |
| Location of Protest | Chowmatha, Barishal city, Dhaka–Kuakata Highway |
| Duration of Road Block | Approximately 1 hour, from 11:00 a.m. |
| Leadership of Protest | Mahfuzul Alam Mithu, District Convener of Diploma Engineering Students’ Teacher Professional Struggle Council |
| Protest Purpose | Against stance of NCP leaders perceived as opposing students’ legitimate rights |
| Students’ Statement | If Hasnat and Sarjis come to Barishal, they will be resisted |
The protest was preceded by a march of students from Barishal Polytechnic Institute to Chowmatha. Mahfuzul Alam Mithu, leading the demonstration, stated that Hasnat and Sarjis have taken positions against the legitimate rights of technical students. Consequently, the students have warned that any visit by the leaders to Barishal will be met with resistance.
This protest highlights the increasing activism among technical education students in Barishal and their determination to defend their rights against perceived political interference.
