The Dhaka University (DU) authorities have decided to resume in-person academic activities from October 17, after a long closure of one and half year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The decision was taken at from a special meeting of the university's Academic Council held today, with Vice Chancellor Dr Akhtaruzzaman in the chair, said Dean (Acting) of Law faculty Md Rahmat Ullah.
Those departments and institutions which have maximum number of students have been asked to divide students into sections if needed while taking classes so that social distancing can be followed, he added.
According to the decision, the departments and institutions have to take at least 60 per cent classes in person while they will be allowed to take maximum 40 per cent classes online.
However, the departments and institutions will have to take all the practical classes with the physical present of the students.
Regarding examinations, the academic council gives flexibility to the departments and institutions as they will be allowed to select the format of holding examination on the basis of their necessity and comfort.
On October 5, the university opened the residential halls for its honours fourth year and master's students who received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
Meanwhile, 1st, second and 2nd year students will be allowed into the halls from October 10, as per recommendation of the Provost Standing Committee.
On September 28, the Provost Standing Committee and the Academic Council made the decision to reopen dorms at a syndicate meeting chaired by the vice-chancellor.