A group of female Students of Dhaka University (DU) on Sunday noon held a silent human chain demanding complete residential accommodation, ensuring that every student is provided a seat in the halls.
On despite the rain, at around 70 female students staged the protest covering their faces with red mask , in front of the Dhaka University Vice Chancellor's residence .
At one point during the protest, the students were called for a discussion at the Abdul Matin Virtual Classroom located in the administrative building, where the relevant authorities inc Vice Chancellor engaged in dialogue with the delegation.
The protesters were seen holding placards with messages such as, "We are grieving over our rights, we don鈥檛 want any more promises"; "VC Sir, will there be a sublet at your house?"; and "VC Sir, open the gate."
One of the protesters from the human chain, unwilling to reveal name , told new age that they have 6 points demand including ,the number of seats must be allotted from the first day of the first year; the number of girls' halls must be increased; the interior of the halls must be renovated; girls have to ensure security around the hall and others.
One of the protesting students, Puja Biswas, said, 鈥淗ow helpless does a student have to be to stand in front of the VC鈥檚 residence for hours, soaking in the rain, just for a place to stay?
She also said that they are fighting not only for themselves but also for others who couldn't stand by these helpless girls in this dangerous and distressing situation, to ensure no one else has to face such helplessness in the future.
Another student on the condition of anonymity said, "Why, as students of Dhaka University, should we be going door to door in Dhaka searching for a sublet? Either we should be provided seats in the halls, or other accommodation arrangements should be made for us."
Regarding this matter, Dhaka University Proctor Associate Professor Saifuddin Ahmed, told 抖阴精品, "a meeting was held with them in the presence of the Vice-Chancellor, Treasurer, and myself. We informed them that the seats would be allocated fairly."
"Mentioning the plan to increase seats, he said, 'It is true that there are not enough seats for female students in the girls' halls. We are considering increasing the number of seats.鈥�
He also said that as a temporary solution, we are planning to renovate abandoned bungalows to accommodate students.
After the meeting with the university administration, the students have temporarily suspended their protest. The Proctor said that the students have made this decision after understanding the reality at the meeting.