Dhaka University Restricts Vehicle Movement, Authorises Searches of People and Vehicles

The University of Dhaka has decided to restrict the entry and movement of vehicles on its campus and authorised searches of any person or vehicle entering the premises to ensure the overall security of the campus and its students amid the prevailing situation.

The decision was announced in an urgent notice signed by the university’s Proctor on Saturday (November 14).

According to the notice, the entry and movement of all vehicles other than those belonging to university teachers, students, officers and employees will be restricted. However, vehicles carrying University of Dhaka stickers, ambulances, doctors, patients, journalists, ride-sharing services, food delivery services, online shopping deliveries and other government vehicles will be allowed to enter the campus.

The notice also said the university authorities would be authorised to search any person or vehicle in the interest of campus security. The authorities have requested everyone concerned to comply with the instructions.

On November 10, two crude bomb explosions took place at separate locations on the Dhaka University campus after 2pm. The explosions occurred in the Shadow area beside the Arts Building and in front of the Faculty of Business Studies (FBS).

A private car driver, identified as Md Sohel, 36, was seriously injured in the incidents. He was rescued and taken to the emergency department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital. A private car parked at the scene was also damaged in the explosions.

Crude bomb explosions were also reported at various locations across the university, including the Teacher-Student Centre (TSC), over the preceding two days. Following these incidents, the university authorities decided to tighten vehicle entry and movement restrictions to strengthen security on campus.