SIU: Students, faculty, and staff at Sylhet International University (SIU) united on Monday, April 7, 2025, to voice their solidarity with the people of Gaza. The demonstration was part of the Global Strike for Gaza and The World Stops for Gaza, worldwide movements urging an end to violence and advocating for justice for Palestinian civilians.

The peaceful march commenced at 11:00 a.m. from the SIU campus and proceeded through the Shamimabad area. Leading the procession were SIU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Md. Ashraful Alam, alongside Mr. Khaled Hussain, Dean of the School of Science and Engineering; Nayeema Maswood Neela, Dean of the Department of Marketing and Social Science; Mr. Mohammed Rezaul Kabir, Proctor; and Professor Nitai Chandra Chanda, Treasurer.

Following the protest, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Md. Ashraful Alam delivered a brief address, stating, “We want peace. We want the killings in Gaza to stop. We stand for what’s right and tell the world to act. Israel’s actions are the worst. The way they are killing people is so cruel, it’s not normal at all, and they aren’t respecting human rights.”

Participants in the demonstration carried banners and placards bearing messages calling for peace, justice, and international humanitarian intervention. The protest underscored the SIU community’s deep concern regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and their unwavering support for those impacted.

This event resonated with similar protests held globally, as institutions and individuals continue to raise their voices to demand an end to the violence and champion the rights of the Palestinian people.