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DU restricts outside vehicles on campus

The authorities will allow vehicles bearing DU stickers, ambulances, vehicles carrying doctors, patients, journalists', ride-sharing, food delivery, online shopping delivery and other govt vehicles to enter the campus

Dhaka University (DU) has reimposed restrictions on the entry and movement of outside vehicles on its campus, citing security concerns and the need to protect students amid the prevailing situation.

The university’s Proctor’s Office announced the decision in a notice issued on Saturday, November 14.
Under the new rules, vehicles belonging to people other than the university’s teachers, students, officers and employees will face restrictions on entering and moving around the campus.

However, the authorities have exempted several categories of vehicles from the restrictions. These include vehicles bearing Dhaka University stickers, ambulances, vehicles carrying doctors and patients, journalists’ vehicles, ride-sharing vehicles, food delivery vehicles, online shopping delivery vehicles and other government vehicles.

The notice also stated that the university authorities reserved the right to search any individual or vehicle on campus for security reasons.

The restrictions are intended to strengthen campus security and safeguard students, according to the notice.