Rangpur Medical students take early Eid leave, authorities impose fines
Although the holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr has not yet been officially announced, around 500 students from two batches of Rangpur Medical College reportedly left for home on 2 March. In response, the college authorities have issued an urgent notice to inform guardians and compel students to return to classes. A fine of Tk500 per day has also been imposed for each day of absence.
Rangpur Medical students take early Eid leave, authorities impose fines
Although the holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr has not yet been officially announced, around 500 students from two batches of Rangpur Medical College reportedly left for home on 2 March. In response, the college authorities have issued an urgent notice to inform guardians and compel students to return to classes. A fine of Tk500 per day has also been imposed for each day of absence.
The notice was issued on Wednesday (5 March) by the principal of the college, Professor Dr Md Nazrul Islam. It also instructed that the fines be deposited with the college treasurer. The principal himself confirmed the matter.
According to the notice, guardians of all students from the 52nd MBBS batch (academic year 2022–23) and the 53rd MBBS batch (academic year 2023–24) are being informed that students from these batches have been absent from classes without authorisation since 2 March, defying instructions from the authorities. As a result, the college’s academic activities have been severely disrupted.
The notice further states that, in line with the decision taken at an emergency meeting of the Academic Council on 4 March, the students have been instructed to rejoin classes immediately. Otherwise, a fine of Tk500 per day of absence will be imposed.
Students have been directed to deposit the fines with the treasurer. If not paid earlier, the amount will be added during the submission of professional examination forms.
Speaking on the matter, Professor Dr Md Nazrul Islam said the notice was issued because the unauthorised departure of students was disrupting academic activities.
It is worth noting that beyond officially scheduled holidays, the practice of taking “auto vacation” among medical students has existed for a long time. Students often leave for holidays before the officially declared break, with or without permission. However, several medical colleges have previously taken disciplinary action against such practices.
