Published in: The Daily Star
Date: 04 October, 2021

A day before the Dhaka University halls reopen, Covid-19 vaccination drive for the university teachers, students, officials and employees began today at a temporary set-up at the Martyred Intellectual Dr Muhammad Murtaza Medical Centre.

DU Vice-Chancellor Professor Akhtaruzzaman inaugurated the campaign around 9:30am.

Students, teachers and staff will receive the Chinese Sinopharm vaccine during the drive, which will continue till October 17.

While addressing the programme, the VC said that the authorities took the initiative so that students can take vaccines without any hassle within a short time.

“As early as we can vaccinate all the students, we will be able to resume normal operations,” the VC said.

Civil Surgeon of Dhaka, Md Mainul Ahsan, said, “We usually don’t allow setting up vaccination centres except for at hospitals or government organisations. But the permission has been given for the centre here, giving Dhaka University the highest priority.”

Source: https://www.thedailystar.net/health/disease/coronavirus/fallouts-fightback/vaccine/news/vaccination-students-teachers-begins-du-2190396