Dhaka, Sept. 4 -- General students of Dhaka University (DU) on Wednesday demanded effective measures on the part of the administration to resolve its accommodation crisis, and ensure housing for all first year students.

A group of students under the banner "General Students of DU" made these demands from a human chain at the base of the Aparajeo Bangla sculpture.

They urge the authorities to ensure their legitimate rights and secure a legal residential seat for each freshman.

Armanul Haque, a second-year student of International Relations department, said: "Some 30-40 students have to take shelter in a room which has capacity of 4-8 controlled by a specific student organization."

"When the students do not get space for sleep at night,...