RU to reopen Oct 12
Saturday, 13 September 2008
RAJSHAHI, Sept 12: Rajshahi University (RU) will reopen on October 12 after it remained closed for 53 days following a clash between students and residents of nearby Binodpur area. Residential halls, however, would be opened on October 11. The decision was taken at a syndicate meeting at the Vice Chancellor's lounge with acting VC Prof Mamnunul Keramat in the chair Thursday night. When contacted, RU Registrar Mohammad Shafi also confirmed it. Thirty-two people, including students and teachers, were injured in the severe clash between the students and local people over a trifling matter on August 19. — UNB