Sunamganj Medical College shut down for sine die

Students of Sunamganj Medical College have observed a shutdown programme, protesting for not providing sufficient ward facilities and demanding the immediate opening of a hospital.

The protesting students locked the gates of the college’s administrative and academic buildings at 9 am on Monday (April 21).

Earlier, an indefinite shutdown programme was announced on Sunday evening.

Saidul, a student who participated in the protest, said, “The ministry should provide a specific roadmap to ensure adequate ward facilities and open a hospital. The shutdown will continue until the demands are met.”

Sunamganj Medical College Principal Dr Mostak Ahmed Bhuiyan was contacted on his mobile phone several times for his comment on the issue but he did not receive the call.

It is appropriate to mention that for the past few days, second, third, and fourth year students of Sunamganj Medical College have been protesting against the lack of adequate ward facilities and demanding the immediate opening of the hospital.

They alleged that the students of Sunamganj Medical College are being deprived of clinical education due to the non-operation of a hospital although the academic activities of the college were launched from the 2020-21 academic year.