Dhaka, March 14 -- Dhaka University's Ruqayyah Hall Provost Prof Zeenat Huda on Thursday said she has no authority to meet students' demand for reelection to the hall union.

She came up with the remark at a press conference at the DU Teachers' Club.

Students of the dormitory have been demanding reelection to their hall union and resignation of the hall provost for her 'failure' to hold a fair election on March 11.

They were also demanding withdrawal of a case filed against inmates of the dormitory.

About the demand to withdraw the case, Zeenat Huda said the case was not filed on behalf of the hall administration. "However, if students come to me with their demand, I'll discuss it with them."

She also said blaming her for alleged irre...