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The Bangladesh Public University Progressive Teachers’ Society has called for an immediate cessation of investigations and disciplinary proceedings targeting 404 teachers across 22 public universities. The organization asserts that these actions are being pursued based on reports that are unfounded, misleading, and politically motivated.

This demand follows a recent online report alleging "Secret activities of 404 teachers of 22 universities to bring Sheikh Hasina back." The teachers' society has vehemently rejected this report, citing numerous errors, inconsistencies, and fabricated information. They stated that they have already presented counter-arguments with factual data to the relevant authorities.

The society expressed deep concern over the initiation of investigation committees or "fact-finding committees" without adequately verifying the accuracy and reliability of the initial report. Universities named in the statement include Dhaka University, Islamic University, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Rajshahi University, Chittagong University, Jahangirnagar University, Jagannath University, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Khulna University, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Khulna Agricultural University, and Kurigram Agricultural University.

Furthermore, the platform alleges that attempts are being made to punish teachers based on political vengeance, ideological disagreements, or past political affiliations. "A teacher must not, under any circumstances, become a victim of political vengeance," the statement emphasized, adding that political beliefs, past positions, or personal differences cannot serve as justification for punitive measures. The organization warned that such actions could negatively impact students, research, the university environment, and the country's overall education system.