Students demand 2nd chance for DU admission

 

A group of students has urged the Dhaka University (DU) authorities to grant a second chance to aspirants seeking admission to its courses.

They said if their demands are not met, they will go for fast-unto-death on 6 February.

Mohammad Sangram, on behalf of the aspiring students, made the announcement at a press conference at Dhaka Reporters' Unity on Wednesday. 

"We request all the universities, including DU, to allow us to sit for the admission tests for a second time. If they do not accept this demand, we will hold a rally on 6 February," he said. 

"Even after this, if the authorities concerned do not show kindness to us, the students will go on a hunger strike. Not everyone can afford an education at private institutes. We hope that our demands will be met soon," he added. 

"First time admission seekers will not be deprived due to us second timers as they will also be able to participate in the tests one more time. Those who will study more are more qualified to get admission at DU," said another student named Rafi Hassan.

In 2014, Dhaka University decided to discontinue the opportunity that allowed students to sit twice (in different academic sessions) for admission tests. Later, other public universities followed suit despite nationwide student protests.