DU restricts outsider vehicles, makes security stickers mandatory for motorcycles

Dhaka University (DU) authorities have decided to restrict the entry and movement of vehicles belonging to outsiders across the campus and make security stickers mandatory for motorcycles from November 20 to strengthen campus security and protect students.

The university's Proctor's Office and Public Relations Office announced the decisions in separate notifications on Saturday, saying security checks could also be carried out on anyone or any vehicle entering the campus whenever necessary.

According to a notification issued by the Proctor's Office, vehicles belonging to people other than the university's teachers, students, officers and employees will face restrictions amid the prevailing situation.

However, vehicles displaying university-issued stickers, ambulances, vehicles carrying doctors and patients, media vehicles, ride-sharing services, food and online shopping delivery vehicles, and other government vehicles will be allowed to enter the campus.

The notification also said the university authorities could search any individual or vehicle whenever necessary to ensure security. This means even those permitted to enter the campus may be required to undergo security checks.

In a separate notification, the Proctor's Office said motorcycles without security stickers issued by the office would not be allowed to enter or move around the campus from 20 November.

Residential and non-residential students, teachers, officers and employees who use motorcycles must apply to the Proctor for the stickers, with recommendations from the heads of their respective departments or offices.

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Applicants must submit proof of motorcycle ownership, a photocopy of their university identity card, a valid driving licence and a passport-sized colour photograph along with their applications.

The Proctor's Office will issue the security stickers after verifying the submitted documents.

The university administration had previously imposed restrictions on vehicle movement across the campus in December 2024 to ensure students' safety.