Dhaka, March 31 -- The Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology can approve the return of student politics to campus if teachers and students want it, says Vice Chancellor Satya Prasad Majumder.

"The decision [to ban political activities] was made at the time in consideration of the circumstances. If teachers and students want to change that decision, we can take on that initiative," he said.

The vice chancellor made the statement in response to a question from the media at his office on Sunday.

"Without politics, students' eyes will not be opened and their love for their country will not develop. They [students and teachers] should consider it and make a decision. If they do, [student] politics can be allowed again."

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