Dhaka University on Thursday introduced a shuttle bus service for its students for the first time on the campus.
The university vice-chancellor, professor Niaz Ahmed Khan, inaugurated the service as the chief guest at a special event.
The service is launched on a trial basis for the next three months. Three un-air-conditioned minibuses will operate on three routes on the campus, running from 7:00am to 9:00pm daily.
During the inauguration, vice-chancellor Niaz Ahmed Khan stated that despite limited resources, the shuttle bus service was introduced to facilitate students鈥� campus transport.
Emphasising the importance of proper supervision, maintenance, and management of the service, he urged everyone, including students, to contribute from their respective positions.
He further said that this was a small but positive step.
鈥楾he service will cost Tk 9,000 per day. We are going to begin this journey, and we seek everyone鈥檚 cooperation,鈥� he said.
The pro-vice-chancellor for administrative affairs, professor Sayema Haque Bidisha, was present as a special guest at the inauguration ceremony.
Professor Rasheda Irshad Nasir, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences; associate professor Saifuddin Ahmed, DU proctor
Dr Abdullah Al Mamun, convener of the Provost Standing Committee, acting registrar Munshi Shams Uddin Ahmed, and a student representative also addressed the event.
