If anyone is seen smoking publicly on the premises of Dhaka University’s Shaheed Sergeant Zahurul Haq Hall, a fine ranging from a minimum of Tk 50 to a maximum of Tk 300 will be imposed.

A notice regarding this was issued by the hall office on Monday.

The notice mentions, “For the information of all residential students of Zahurul Haq Hall, it is hereby informed that, in order to maintain a healthy, safe, and education-friendly environment within the hall premises, the following decisions have been taken.”

‘If anyone is seen smoking publicly on the hall premises, a fine ranging from a minimum of Tk 50 to a maximum of Tk 300 will be imposed according to the prevailing government law.’

‘Drug consumption prohibited: If evidence is found of consuming or possessing yaba, marijuana, heroin, or any other kind of narcotic substance, the concerned student will be expelled from the hall in the presence of their guardian.’

The notice stated that the purpose of these decisions is to ensure a healthy, clean, and peaceful environment for all students of the hall. Therefore, all students are requested to strictly abide by these rules.

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The provost said, “There had been complaints for many days from non-smokers regarding smoking. They said that some restrictions should be imposed on smoking in common spaces so that non-smokers are not affected by it. They had also suggested creating a smoking zone, but that, in a way, promotes smoking.”

“This is mainly to create awareness. Anyone may smoke in their own room or in a place where it does not affect others.”