Sick dog roaming NSTU Malek Hall leaves blood on stairs, resident students worried

Blood from a sick dog is spread across the stairs, verandas and walkways of the Bir Muktijoddha Abdul Malek Ukil Hall at Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU). Students said the dog has been roaming different floors of the hall for a long time without treatment.

Students allege that several dogs move freely inside the hall, dustbin waste is scattered, and dogs are also seen at water-use points and in toilets. This has created worry and anger among resident students.

On the spot, about six to seven dogs were seen roaming different floors of the hall. The dogs were seen searching for food around dustbins. Students allege that the sick dog's movement has left blood stains on the stairs and verandas.

Resident student Jahidul Haque said: "The blood of this sick dog is on every corner and stair of Malek Hall. We are forced to walk over these bloody floors and stairs every day. It feels bad to see the dog suffering like this, and it is disappointing that the administration has taken no effective step so far."

Another resident student, Atikur Rahman, said dogs drag waste left in dustbins and scatter it along walkways. The sick dog is seen roaming the ablution area of the second-floor mosque. He said there have also been incidents of the dog putting its mouth on water taps and staying in toilets at times.

Speaking to animal-treatment sources at district level, it was learned that the dog may be suffering from rectal prolapse, a condition in which tissue inside the rectum comes out. If untreated for a long time, the protruding tissue can develop infection, wounds and tissue damage. However, a direct examination and a veterinarian's advice are needed to confirm the animal's actual condition.

Students allege that although the matter was reported to the hall provost, they have not yet seen any visible effective step. They have demanded quick treatment for the sick dog, a clean environment inside the hall, and effective measures to stop the uncontrolled roaming of dogs.

Hall provost Professor Dr Md Abdul Kaiyum Masud said on the matter: "We are trying from our position, with the highest importance, to solve the problem. As soon as I was informed, I instructed an assistant provost to inspect. We will very soon sit with the students and discuss how this problem can be solved. However, the students' help is needed to solve this problem."