BSS
  04 Sep 2025, 21:26

Public entry to be restricted in DU area ahead of DUCSU polls

DHAKA, Sept 4, 2025 (BSS) - The Dhaka University (DU) authorities have 
scheduled to impose a temporary restriction on public entry into the campus 
for security reasons to ensure safe Dhaka University Central Students' Union 
(DUCSU) and Hall Union Elections-2025.

As the DUCSU election has been scheduled for September 9, the restriction on 
the movement through the campus will be effective from 8 PM of September 8- 
to 6 AM of September 10 as the election has been scheduled for September 9, a 
DU press release said today. 

During this period, the university's main entry points-Shahbagh, Palashi, 
Doel Chattar, Shib-bari Crossing, Fuller Road, Udayan School, and Nilkhet 
will remain closed to the general public.

Individuals bearing valid university ID cards, teachers, students, officers, 
and staff; will be allowed to enter the campus within the specified 
timeframe.

Additionally, family members of university teachers, officers, and staff will 
be permitted entry upon presenting a photocopy of the relevant ID card.

The administration further informed that only vehicles with valid university 
stickers and those involved in emergency services, such as ambulances, 
doctors, patient transport, law enforcement, journalists, and fire service 
vehicles will be allowed to enter.

All other vehicles will be strictly prohibited from accessing the campus 
during this time.

The university authorities have urged all students, teachers, officers, and 
staff to carry their respective ID cards throughout the election period.

Family members of university personnel who are not students or staff of the 
university and wish to enter the campus for emergency purposes must obtain a 
security pass from the Proctor's Office.