Dhaka Residential Model College has opened an investigation into the death of a student who was electrocuted during a programme at the institution amid protests by his peers, reports bdnews24.com.
Nayeemul Abrar, 15, a nonresident student of class nine, received electric shock from a power generator set up behind a stage erected for "Ki Ananda", a function of the daily Prothom Alo's magazine for juveniles Kishor Alo, on Friday afternoon.
Students launched protests on the campus on Saturday blaming the mismanagement and negligence of the authorities for Abrar's death.
They formed a human chain in front of the college's western entrance demanding a proper probe into the incident and the release of security camera footage by organisers Prothom Alo within 72 hours.
"We will decide on further action if the organisers of Friday's event fail to come out and admit the extent of their culpability," said a student protester.
The student also questioned the decisions to continue the programme after the incident and to take Abrar to a hospital in Mohakhali in the city rather than a hospital nearby.
The college's Principal Brig Gen Kazi Shamim Farhad later faced the disgruntled students and assured them of a proper investigation.
College to probe student's death from electrocution amid protests
FE Team | Published: November 02, 2019 22:16:22
College to probe student's death from electrocution amid protests
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