Two Chinese students participating in an exchange program have returned to China ahead of schedule amid a climate of fear created by a series of cocktail bomb explosions on the Dhaka University (DU) campus. The remaining six of the eight students are scheduled to leave Dhaka on November 13.
Professor M A Kausar, provost of 'Sir P J Hartog International Hall', the residential facility for foreign students, confirmed the matter on Wednesday. In the evening, he held a meeting with foreign students to discuss the overall campus situation and gather their opinions.
Course Details and Concerns
The eight Chinese students had arrived at Dhaka University to participate in a short course, which was scheduled to conclude with examinations in late November. However, the recent spate of cocktail bomb explosions on campus has caused significant concern among the students and their guardians.Amid these concerns, two students returned home on Wednesday. The remaining six are expected to leave Dhaka on November 13, according to hall authorities. During the meeting with foreign students, their specific concerns regarding the security situation were heard.
Emergency Directives on Campus
In response to the repeated cocktail bomb explosions in the Dhaka University area, the university authorities have issued emergency directives. These include strengthening campus security and advising students to remain vigilant. No information was immediately available regarding any arrests or identification of suspects in connection with the blasts.While the university administration is reportedly working to manage the situation, the departure of the foreign students has raised fresh questions about the overall security environment on campus.
