Dhaka, May 15 -- Although Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman stressed the need for taking online classes to recoup the losses caused by the suspension of academic activities for coronavirus outbreak, he also opined that internet access of all students needs to be checked before taking any decision in this regard.

"We (DU authority) are working with all the stakeholders to resume academic activities but also considering various aspects. Our deans will coordinate with the departments of their respective faculties to verify the feasibility of online classes and make decisions after ensuring access to technical facilities...it needs to be ensured that students have access to internet facilities," he told UNB.

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