A teacher from Jahangirnagar University (JU) has resigned in protest against the recent attacks on student protesters. Zahidul Karim, an associate professor at Jahangirnagar University, submitted his resignation letter to the vice-chancellor on Thursday.

In his resignation letter, Karim expressed his dismay at the government's indifference and the partisan attitude of teachers amid the recent violence and chaos in the country. "I’m saddened by the indifference of the Bangladesh government and the partisan attitude of the teachers regarding the recent violence and anarchy in the country. I’ve always spoken for truth and justice and always stood by students for their fair rights,” he wrote.

The attacks on quota protesters by police and the Bangladesh Chhatra League, the student wing of the ruling Awami League, have resulted in the deaths of hundreds of students and injuries to thousands more across the country.

Karim expressed his dismay at the government's indifference and the partisan attitude of teachers amid the recent violence and chaos in the country. "I’m saddened by the indifference of the Bangladesh government and the partisan attitude of the teachers regarding the recent violence and anarchy in the country. I’ve always spoken for truth and justice and always stood by students for their fair rights,” he wrote.

He further noted, “The government has shown an aggressive attitude towards the quota protesters. Precious lives of common students have been lost. Had the government accepted the demands of the students quickly, many lives would not have been lost."

Karim highlighted the profound impact of these tragic events on families and the nation. “Every family had a dream about the students who were killed. They are now at a loss by the pain of losing their children. At the same time, the entire nation is shocked today. The killings by Chhatra League, Police, RAB, and BGB after ordinary students for more than a week has given birth to a dark chapter for this nation. The brutality of 1971 outpaced the killing of common people including students of schools, colleges, and universities and the bloodbath of a number of protesting teachers. I’ve seen the university administration and teachers remain indifferent even after seeing this carnage,” he wrote.

Questioning the role of teachers, Karim said, "Due to political partisanship, the conscience of the teacher community has disappeared, and the teacher-student relationship has been lost. I express my deep condolences, love, and prayers for all the martyred students and all the injured teachers and students."