Barguna Government Polytechnic Institute

[3] Student protests in June 2013 demanded the removal of Principal AZM Masudur Rahman over accusations of corruption and sexual harassment, allegations that he denied.

[4] The upazila nirbahi officer (UNO) formed a committee, led by the heads of the polytechnic's five departments, to investigate the charges.

[5] The Barguna-Mathbaria-Khulna road, on which the polytechnic is located, was blocked by protesters on multiple occasions.

[7] On 30 June, Mainul Ahsan was appointed acting principal,[1] replacing Rahman, but the standoff between the administration and students continued for at least another 10 days.

[7] The polytechnic offers a four-year course of study leading to a Diploma in Engineering in one of five specialities:[2] Candidates have to take an admission test to be admitted.