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DUCSU leaders propose construction of 2 new halls to Chinese ambassador

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Banglapress Published: 23 September 2025, 10:26 AM
DUCSU leaders propose construction of 2 new halls to Chinese ambassador
  Bangla Press Desk: DUCSU leaders on Monday sought Chinese government support for the construction of two new halls at the university, during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen. The new halls would help resolve the ongoing student accommodation crisis, the student leaders told Yao Wen. The newly elected leaders of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) took part in a view-exchange meeting with Yao Wen at Chinese Embassy on Monday. The meeting was attended by DUCSU vice-president, general secretary, deputy general secretary and other secretaries. DUCSU President and Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Niaz Ahmed Khan, along with newly appointed treasurer, chairman of the finance department Professor Dr HM Mosharraf Hossain, also joined the delegation. During the discussion, the DUCSU leaders highlighted the importance of infrastructural development, enhancing housing facilities, and fostering mutual cooperation in research, sports and cultural activities. They also proposed the construction of two more halls at the university.
It was mentioned in the meeting that construction of the proposed China-Bangladesh Friendship Hall, with accommodation capacity for 5,000 students, will begin later this year. In addition, Ambassador Yao Wen welcomed the DUCSU leaders’ proposal to establish new halls and assured that China will work jointly with Dhaka University to implement the project in the second phase. The ambassador further pledged China’s support for DU students in science and technology, health, sports, education, research, scholarships, and cultural exchange programs. At the conclusion of the meeting, DUCSU representatives presented a souvenir to the Chinese ambassador, who in return also handed over a souvenir to the student leaders. This article was originally published on Daily Sun. [Bangla Press is a global platform for free thought. It provides impartial news, analysis, and commentary for independent-minded individuals. Our goal is to bring about positive change, which is more important today than ever before.]
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