Gas connections approved for 6 new residential halls at JU
Jahangirnagar University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan expressed his appreciation to all involved in securing the approval
After a prolonged wait, Jahangirnagar University (JU) is finally set to receive gas connections for its six newly constructed residential halls, following approval from the Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Limited board.
The decision was made during the company's 875th board meeting held on 28 May.
The move is expected to ease the longstanding difficulties faced by around 6,000 residential students, as the absence of gas connections had kept the dining halls and canteens of these facilities inoperative since their inauguration.
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Confirming the development, Titas Savar Regional Sales Office Manager Engineer Toufique Elahi Sabuj said, "Acting on directives from higher authorities, we surveyed the dining and canteen areas of the respective halls and placed the proposal before our board. Following approval, we issued sanction letters to the university's engineering department.
"Upon receipt of the demand note, the physical installation process will begin."
Jahangirnagar University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan expressed his appreciation to all involved in securing the approval.
"This is a significant achievement for us. I believe, with the cooperation of Titas Gas and the university administration, the installation work will commence soon. Once completed, it will resolve a major inconvenience for students," he said.
The gas connection issue had been a pressing concern for students since four of the six halls opened nearly two years ago, and the remaining two about six months ago.
Despite repeated requests and formal letters from the university, no visible progress had been made.
On 19 May, Mehedi Mamun, an English department student and president of the university's Journalist Association, submitted a memorandum directly to the Energy Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan. The university administration followed up with official letters, ultimately leading to the recent approval.
"Today is undoubtedly a happy day for us," Mehedi Mamun told The Business Standard.
He said, "We had been pushing this issue through petitions, meetings with the administration, and memorandums for a long time. I am thankful to the honourable adviser, the vice-chancellor, and everyone who stood with us in this cause."
The university administration also extended gratitude to Pro Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Professor Dr Sohel Ahmed, the engineering office, and all students who actively advocated for this demand.
In an official press release, Mohammad Mohiuddin, acting director of the Public Relations, Information and Publication Office, said, "The approval marks a vital milestone for the university. We are grateful to the concerned authorities and optimistic that the installation work will proceed without delay."
University authorities and students expressed hope that the gas connections would soon enable the operation of dining facilities at the new halls, enhancing residential life on campus.
