A case has been filed in Dhaka against five individuals, including three officials of the Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) and two officials of the Ministry of Education, accusing them of abusing administrative power, shutting down domains of a private university’s website, displaying hostile behavior, issuing threats, refusing official cooperation, and causing institutional damage. According to the case details, the University of Skill Enrichment and Technology (USET) alleged that two of its official website domains were targeted under the pretext of domain-related objections, eventually leading to their shutdown, despite compliance with requirements and attempts to follow due administrative processes. The complaint narrates that the university had earlier cautioned BTCL in writing to maintain strict administrative security over the domain panel and to prevent unauthorized access to the administrative credentials; however, BTCL later issued letters demanding hearings, submission of documents, and fees within a specific date. Although the university submitted the necessary payment and documents within the stipulated period, the defendants allegedly refused to accept them, arguing that the deadline had already expired, even though no prior notice was issued extending or modifying the timeline. The university considered these actions biased and lacking administrative neutrality, prompting them to seek judicial remedy through a writ petition to prevent domain shutdown. The case further states that when the university’s adviser, Tajul Islam, visited a BTCL office seeking clarification, an official verbally abused him, issued threats, and warned him against entering the premises again. The complaint includes allegations that the official refused to accept the lawyer’s certificate related to the writ petition and instructed subordinate staff to decline the documents as well, reflecting procedural hostility and an unwillingness to cooperate in institutional matters. Despite receiving a formal legal notice from the university’s legal representatives, the defendants allegedly proceeded to shut down both university domains in January, resulting in severe operational disruption. The shutdown reportedly caused difficulties for students, administrative staff, and academic services dependent on digital platforms, leading to what the institution described as irreparable academic and organizational loss. The court accepted the testimony of the complainant and ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to conduct an inquiry and submit a report. The incident has sparked discussion about the responsible management of digital infrastructure in higher education, the communication process between state agencies, and the boundaries of bureaucratic authority over academic institutions. Observers note that shutting down university domains, especially in a digital academic environment, can create serious institutional challenges, disrupt academic communication, and undermine the credibility of the institution. While the case proceeds through legal channels, attention now shifts to the CID’s investigative report, which will determine whether formal charges are warranted and what legal measures may follow if the allegations are substantiated. The matter underscores growing concerns regarding administrative accountability, digital governance, and procedural fairness in Bangladesh’s higher education ecosystem. As the situation remains under investigation, parties have refrained from public statements, awaiting the court’s subsequent directives based on the investigative findings.