Academic classes and examinations at Dhaka University will remain suspended only on September 9 on the occasion of the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) election, said the authorities.
Chief Returning Officer of the election Professor Mohammad Jasim Uddin said this at a press conference on the campus on Wednesday evening.
Earlier, all classes and exams from September 7 to 10 had been suspended for the election. However, following demands from the candidates, the suspension for the other days has been canceled. Normal academic activities will continue on all days except September 9.
Prof Jasim said that some students had expressed concern about the number of polling centres and voting time. To reduce inconvenience, the number of booths at each polling centre has been increased.
No classes, exams at DU from Sept 7 to 10 for Ducsu polls
Voting time has also been extended, allowing eight minutes per voter, said the chief returning officer.
Around 40,000 voters are eligible to cast ballots. Polling will continue uninterrupted from 8am to 4pm, ensuring that anyone present within the time frame can cast their vote, he added.