Dhaka, June 18 -- Search operations will be conducted at six main entrances of Dhaka University (DU) from 6pm to 8am everyday as part of tightened security measures on the campus, the university administration announced Tuesday.

The decision came in light of the prevailing campus security situation and in preparation for the upcoming Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election, UNB reports.

Members of the university's proctorial team alongside personnel from Ansar and Armed Police Battalion (APBn) will conduct the searches through checkpoints, DU Public Relations Office said in a press release.

The decisions were taken at a meeting held Monday at the Vice-Chancellor's office.

The meeting, chaired by DU Vice-Chancellor Pr...