Expressing solidarity with Dhaka University students’ movement, Bangladesh Chhatra Union of DU unit yesterday announced to submit memorandum to the university’s vice-chancellor on January 18 demanding change of the proposed metro rail route planned to build through DU campus.
The student organisation also threatened to launch a tougher movement along with students if the government does not change its decision. The leftist student body also announced to stage a demonstration on the DU campus the same day.
Liton Nondi, president of the Chhatra Union DU unit, made the announcement at a press conference held at DU Madhur Canteen.
“If the route is built through DU then it will hamper historical sculptures and educational atmosphere on the campus” he added.
