The Dhaka University authorities will launch a temporary financial assistance programme for female students who cannot stay in university halls due to accommodation crisis.
Starting next month, each eligible student will receive Tk 3,000 per month under this programme.
DU treasurer Professor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury shared this information during a press conference at the Professor Abdul Matin Chowdhury Virtual Classroom, near the Vice-Chancellor鈥檚 office, on Wednesday.
He said that the university lacks adequate accommodation facilities for female students.
鈥楾his assistance may not be a large amount, but it will help the students to some extent. All students who have not been allotted a seat will receive this assistance,鈥� added the treasurer.
Professor Jahangir Alam also said that the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh has confirmed the construction of a hall for 2,500 female students.
DU Pro-VC (administration) Professor Sayma Haque Bidisha said that building the necessary infrastructure will take some time, but the administration was working diligently to alleviate students鈥� hardships in the meantime.
DU Proctor Saifuddin Ahmed, Dr Abdullah-Al-Mamun, chairperson of the Provost Standing Committee, and other female hall provosts, were present at the time, among others.
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