Classes resumed at Dhaka University on Sunday after a 3.5-month break from academic activities, the longest in recent times.
Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan announced that the university is working on plans to help students recover from the academic loss caused by the long break. He said that the administration is also focusing on addressing the emotional trauma faced by both students and teachers during this period.
Speaking at the Faculty of Social Sciences, the VC emphasized the challenges that the university community now faces after such a lengthy hiatus. "Returning to classes after so long brings challenges. But we have developed plans to recover the lost time as fast as possible," said Dr Niaz .
He stressed the importance of mental and physical well-being in this process. "Many of our students and teachers have experienced emotional trauma, and we are working to help them," he added.
Dr. Niaz also spoke about the university's role as a "people’s institution" and acknowledged that several conflicts have arisen in various areas. He called for cooperation from all members of the university, stating, "Dhaka University belongs to the people. Everyone has both rights and responsibilities here. With collective efforts, we believe we can meet the expectations of the nation."
The VC highlighted the important role the media plays in the university’s work, calling journalists "our important partners." He added, "They are the mirror of society, helping us communicate with the broader community."
Dhaka University is now focused on overcoming the academic challenges and ensuring the well-being of its students and teachers.
