Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- Dhaka University departments will be allowed to conduct pending final examinations for the undergraduate fourth year and postgraduate final phase during the winter vacation.

The decision was announced in a statement issued by the university's Public Relations Office on Thursday.

According to the notice, "Departmental academic committees may continue the ongoing Honours fourth year/eighth semester and Masters final examinations at various departments/institutes of Dhaka University, subject to the consent of all examinees."

The decision follows appeals from general students and the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU). However, students wishing to stay in residential halls while sitting for exams must apply t...