Dhaka University (DU) unit of Samajtantrik Chhatra Front (SCF), a left leaning student organisation, yesterday started a “symbolic referendum” on building Rampal power project near the Sundarbans..
The student leaders and activists went to classrooms and teachers' lounge with ballots and a box. Many students and teachers cast their votes.
Prof Anu Muhammad, member secretary of the National Committee to Protect Oil Gas Mineral Resources Power and Ports, will announce the result at a student rally on the Aparajeya Bangla premises on the campus on November 17.
Eva Majumder, president of the DU unit, said, "The government has decided to build a coal-based power plant near the Sundarbans and is not paying any heed to the opinions of scientists, researchers and experts. Through collecting votes till November 14, we can reveal as evidences the judgment of university students, teachers and employees."
The power plant site is about 14km away from the Sundarbans.