Dhaka University students protested the university's indefinite closure at the Vice Chancellor's residence around 12:30pm following an emergency syndicate meeting chaired by Vice Chancellor Prof AKM Maksud Kamal. The decision to close the university and evacuate halls was made in response to escalating violence between quota reform protesters, Chhatra League activists, and police. The movement, ongoing for two weeks, seeks reform of the quota system for government jobs. Recent tensions were exacerbated by protests against remarks made by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, with legal developments adding further complexity to the situation.
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109 words · 36 secDU removes ‘Shaheed Osman Hadi Hall’ name, brings back ‘Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall’
Dhaka University removed the “Shaheed Osman Hadi Hall” nameplate from Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall on 30 September, restoring the original name. The Hadi nameplate had been installed by students without university approva…
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