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Although they were overwhelmed by the announcement to take the test, they are concerned about where they will come from to take the test since the residential room is closed.
Writing on social media, checking public opinion and taking opinions on the Facebook group, a group of students has organized a human chain to secure accommodation before taking the exam on Friday afternoon.
University authorities, on the other hand, say that it is “not possible” to open a dormitory at this time, considering the risks to the health and safety of students in the wake of the coronavirus epidemic. Even if it is difficult, students should participate in the exam from the home or dining room of their relatives in Dhaka.
Following the coronavirus outbreak in the country, the University of Dhaka has been closed like all other educational institutions since March 16. University authorities have not been able to take the exam so far even though they have continued to teach online to avoid the clutter of sessions.
Meanwhile, the Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued notifications for the 42nd (exclusive) and 43rd BCS on November 30. Students must apply by January 30 to participate in the 43rd BCS.
However, seniors got into trouble applying for the 43rd BCS exam due to an untimely exam.
In this context, after a virtual meeting of the Academic Council of the University on Thursday, a press release from the University said: Students will be able to know the corresponding exam schedule of their respective departments and institutes.
“As it is not possible to provide residential facilities to students in the current situation, the departments and institutes concerned will carry out various examinations ensuring communication and assistance with their respective students.”
Following the announcement, a Facebook group called ‘Dream Dhaka University’ conducted a public opinion poll on whether it was reasonable to take the exam without opening a residential room. In it, 4143 students voted to consider it ‘unreasonable’ to take exams without opening a residential room. On the other hand, 192 students voted for the university’s decision as logical.
Criticizing the university administration’s decision, Saddam Hussein, a former Daksh AGS, wrote on Facebook: The decision to take the exam is important for solving the session jam and for students’ participation in competitive exams. including BCS.
“But there is no reason to make such a decision in the middle of the month without giving priority to the system of rights-opportunities-equity of the students, without considering the issue of financing the rent of the house, where the girls will be,” he added. “
Demanding a reconsideration of the decision, Saddam said: “Of course, we must ensure that we have a place to live, that we have adequate medical care and that we have to do the tests at the right time.” At the same time, to give the opportunity for students participating in the fourth year final exam to participate in the 43 BCS exam, it is also necessary to adapt the students to the exam schedule during the application “
Julius Caesar, the former GS of the university’s Salimullah Musalis (SM) Hall, made the same demand and wrote on Facebook: “Dhaka University administration should reconsider the decision to close the residential hall and take the exam. Most of the students have lived in residential areas for so long and they don’t have the possibility to stay in Dhaka for a few days. So I think it is appropriate to open a residential room and allow them to live in the room for the trial period. “
A group of students held up a human chain to the foot of the university’s Raju anti-terror sculpture on Friday afternoon demanding to open the exam room.
They argue that most students will not be able to come to Dhaka in a short period of time to organize their own accommodation. There are many students who do not have distant relatives living in Dhaka and many cannot afford to rent anywhere.
So they demanded to open the hallways of the university if only for the examinees.
Ahnaf Saeed Khan, a senior human chain graduate, said: “The subject of the exam is, of course, logical. However, I would ask the administration to take the opinion of the students about the accommodation, make a student friendly decision in consultation with the active student organizations. We ask that you reconsider your housing decision. “
Ikram Khan, a fourth-year student from the Department of Information Technology and Library Management, said: “We appreciate the decision to take the exam. But if the classroom doesn’t open, students in remote areas of the country will be embarrassed. So I demand that the administration open the room. If necessary, the room should be open for honors and master’s seniors only. Only those that can be tested in stages can be kept. “
If you draw attention to the demands of students, the vice-chancellor of the university. Akhtaruzzaman told bdnews24.com: “The decision to open the room will not be made in this epidemic situation. All educational institutions need national consent. It is difficult for us to make such decisions in isolation. Being tested in many places. It is has decided to take the Honors and Masters exams for the benefit of students so that our boys and girls are not left behind ”.
Admitting that many students will have residential problems when it comes to taking the exams, he said: “I used to study here if I came from different parts of the country. It will be a bit difficult for them to stay in Dhaka. However, the risks to the health and safety of students are more important than the suffering of students in this epidemic.
“We are doing the test so that the students do not get stuck in the session. Many departments are taking exams, so we have asked the departments to take the exams in consultation with students so that students from other departments are not left behind. “
In this regard, Professor ASM Maqsood Kamal, Vice Chancellor for Education, told bdnews24.com: “It is not possible to open the room at this time. This is because the gathering of many students increases the risk of coronavirus infection. Public meetings at TSC or college campuses will increase.
“If the room is open to honors seniors and masters students, others will come up as well. Then there will be problems with risks to the health and safety of students. Taking these issues into account, we are saying that the room is not open at the moment. I ask the students to take part in the exams in a short time staying at the houses of their family and friends ”.
He claimed that the decision was made “for the benefit of the students.” Many of them are preoccupied with the sessions, worries about their careers. This step is primarily to bring the session to a tolerable level.
“Also, you know, the last date to apply for the 43rd BCS is January 31st. Those who were unable to take the exam due to Corona will be able to apply for the 43rd BSS if they can sit for the exam right now. We have spoken with the PSC about The issue “.
Those will be tested
Professor Maqsood Kamal said: “First, we will take the final exams with priority. That’s the eighth semester exam, the second semester master’s exam. Previously, one or two tests were started in many sections, but the ones that could not complete them due to the crown will be taken. As far as we know, many departments have already done the test. Those who couldn’t take it will be caught first.
“On the other hand, if someone hasn’t finished the eighth semester, they have to take the exam first. If the eighth semester course is completed later, the department in question can take the test by talking to the students later.
Regarding the exam schedule, he said, “The exam time will be half of the previous rule. However, it was not decided to reduce the number. That will be fixed in the question document. If any department wants to discuss with the students, it will be possible to take two exams in one day.
“The department will discuss with the students how much space there will be on the next exam after an exam. Students can do this if they want to take the test in a smaller space. The department will formulate the exam schedule considering the convenience of the students. It cannot be determined centrally. Because each department can have its own advantages and disadvantages. “
On health, Professor Maqsood Kamal said: “The date of the examination will be made in such a way that not everyone is examined in one day. In the past, we used to take tests at designated test centers. Since the classrooms are now empty, exams can also be taken there. There is an opportunity to do it while maintaining health rules and social distance ”.
Asked about the exams from other years, he said: “The exams from other years will also be taken in phases. We are working so that they do not get bogged down in the session. For those who are taking classes online, we have asked them to take the tutorial exams in TechHome method. We will give assignments to students, students will write by hand from home, scan and send to interested teachers by mail. You can also write on the computer. However, teachers will request that they send them in writing. In this they will take books, read a little and send. If they write by hand, they will have some practice at home. “
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