AC installation in DUCSU building sparks criticism over ‘misuse of funds’

The decision to install air conditioning units in the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) building has sparked widespread criticism on social media. Some have accused DUCSU leaders of bypassing the treasurer to pressure the university administration into allocating funds for the AC units, seeing the move as an example of unnecessary luxury. The university's administration has been reluctant to take responsibility for the allocation, with various officials pointing fingers at each other. The chief engineer of the university said the approval for the AC installation came from the pro-vice chancellor. However, the pro-VC claimed he had merely forwarded the file to the vice-chancellor, mentioning his routine duties. Prof Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, the treasurer, distanced himself from the decision, saying...