The New Nation - Internet Edition

RU Correspondent

The Rajshahi University (RU) authorities decided to re-open the university on October 12.

A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting of the university syndicate on Thursday night.

Earlier on August 20, RU authorities closed the university for an indefinite period following violent clashes between students and local traders that left 60 people injured.

The injured included teachers, students and policemen.

The RU residential halls will open on October 11 for students, sources said.

Campus sources said around 49 scheduled examinations of 29 departments were postponed following the closure of the university for 53 days. The closure of the university will force the students to face fresh six months long session jam.