Dhaka University authorities have activated air conditioning at the university’s central mosque, according to a statement posted on August 7, 2026 by Sadiq Kayem, vice president of the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union, known as DUCSU. The announcement was made in the evening, and said the administration had taken the step following strong demands from DUCSU.

Kayem wrote that the university administration finally switched on the air conditioning system at the central mosque in the face of DUCSU’s intense demand. The source does not provide further details about the demand, the system, or any response from university authorities.

The DUCSU vice president also shared a video clip with his statement. The footage showed the mosque’s air conditioning switched on, while several worshippers were seen performing prayers inside the central mosque.