Graffiti Erasure at KUET Sparks Outrage Among Students

The removal of graffiti from the walls of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), originally painted during the July Uprising, has sparked strong reactions among students and activists.

Allegations have surfaced that while the university administration is erasing these symbolic protest murals, it is simultaneously allowing new walls to be built for posters supporting the BNP. Students view this move as a double standard and a direct infringement on freedom of expression.

The issue has ignited a heated debate on social media, with many condemning the administration’s actions.

Referring to the significance of the erased graffiti, students stated, "The graffiti from the July movement at KUET had resonated across the country. These wall paintings and slogans were not just symbols of protest but had become important markers of a mass movement. However, following recent directives from the administration, these murals have reportedly been removed."

One student, expressing deep frustration, remarked, "Those who created these graffiti were once hunted by intelligence agencies. Had August 5 not arrived, they might not have survived. And yet, you erase these murals so effortlessly, as if nothing ever happened. Shame!"

Students further pointed out, "In KUET’s history, the Awami League has never placed posters on these walls. The removal of these graffiti was politically motivated."

Analysts have also weighed in, stating that the erasure of such protest markers is not just an attempt to erase history but also serves as a warning for future movements.

Students are now urging the university administration to reconsider the preservation of these historical murals, warning that failure to do so could lead to fresh unrest.