University Teachers' Network, Bangladesh Explained

The University Teachers' Network of Bangladesh
Founded:	March 2014
Full Name:	The University Teachers' Network of Bangladesh
Native Name:	বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় শিক্ষক নেটওয়ার্ক
Native Name Lang:	bn
Location Country:	Bangladesh

The University Teachers' Network of Bangladesh is a coalition of Bangladeshi academics established in 2014.^[1] While it initially focused on educational issues, it later became a key advocate for constitutional and institutional reforms in the country's governance.^{[2] [3] [4] [5]} The organization includes academics from both public and private universities, as well as those based abroad. Digital technology, particularly social media platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp, has played a crucial role in facilitating their coordination and activism. The organization also played a key role in the mass uprising in Bangladesh on 5 August 2024.

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Network of Professors Behind Bangladesh's Revolution . 2024-09-25 . . en-US.
2. Web site: Bangladesh University Teachers Propose Inclusive Interim Government, Constitutional Assembly . 2024-09-25 . The Wire . en.
3. Web site: 2024-08-04 . University Teachers' Network proposes outline to form interim government . 2024-09-25 . The Daily Star . en.
4. Web site: 2023-12-16 . পাহাড়ে-সমতলে হত্যাকাণ্ড, সন্ত্রাসী হামলার নিন্দা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় শিক্ষক নেটওয়ার্কের . 2024-09-25 . The Daily Star Bangla . en.
5. Web site: 2024-08-04 . অন্তর্বর্তীকালীন সরকার গঠনসহ গণতান্ত্রিক রূপান্তরের ৫ দফা প্রস্তাব বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় শিক্ষক নেটওয়ার্কের . 2024-09-25 . . bn.