JAHANGIRNAGAR UNIVERSITY, July 23, 2026 (BSS)– Jahangirnagar University (JU) unit of Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) today submitted a memorandum to the Vice-Chancellor demanding a fair investigation into the alleged embezzlement of medicines at the university Medical Centre, exemplary punishment for those responsible and disclosure of the complete records of medicine procurement, storage, distribution and use.

The memorandum was submitted to Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan this afternoon. It was signed by JCD JU unit Convener Zahir Uddin Mohammad Babor and Member Secretary Wasim Ahmed Anik.

In the memorandum, the student body said the medical centre is the university's primary healthcare facility for students and is funded through students' tuition fees, state allocations and public money. Therefore there should not have any irregularities, corruption or negligence in its management.

The memorandum referred to an inspection conducted on July 21 by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (admin), during which alleged discrepancies involving nearly 19,000 pieces of medicine were detected. 

It described the incident as not merely an administrative failure but also a serious blow to the university's reputation, students' rights and public confidence. 

JCD said the matter should be viewed as a consequence of long-standing mismanagement, lack of accountability and negligence rather than an isolated incident.

The memorandum placed a five-point demand, including a neutral, transparent and time-bound investigation with publication of the probe report; disclosure of complete records of medicine procurement, storage, distribution and use over the previous period; exemplary punishment of those found responsible in accordance with university regulations and existing laws; introduction of a digital inventory system, regular audits and effective monitoring of medicine management; and ensuring transparency, accountability and administrative reforms in the overall management of the medical centre.

The JCD leaders expressed hope that the Vice-Chancellor would ensure a proper investigation and take stern action against those responsible. 

They also warned that the organisation would be compelled to launch peaceful and democratic programmes to protect students' legitimate rights and the university's interests if appropriate measures were not taken.