VOICED: Striking lecturers pose challenge for elec

The transcript discusses a prolonged strike at a university in Dhaka, affecting students from West Africa. The strike, which began in December, has left students without tuition since October, causing frustration and uncertainty about their academic future. Clashes between students and police have intensified. Lecturers demand better working conditions, reduced class sizes, and increased budgets, but negotiations with the government remain deadlocked. Despite the upcoming presidential election, the largest union insists on continuing industrial action. Both lecturers and students hope for a resolution to resume classes and secure their futures.

What has been the main consequence of the strike at the University in Dhaka?

• Deserted campus and halted education

• Increased tuition fees

• Improved student facilities

• More international students enrolling

What has intensified the clashes between students and police at the university?

• A new government policy

• The ongoing strike

• Introduction of new courses

• Increased student enrollment

What are the lecturers demanding from the government?

• More vacation days

• Improved working conditions

• Higher student enrollment

• New university buildings

What is one of the key demands of the academic staff?

• Longer academic terms

• Higher student fees

• Reduced class sizes

• More international collaborations

What stance has the largest union, SAS, taken regarding the strike?

• They are waiting for international intervention

• They have decided to end the strike

• They will stop the strike if the election results are favorable

• They will continue the strike regardless of the election outcome