Police continue search

Classes of microbiology, computer science and engineering, and pharmacy departments were not held as the bomb threats had panicked the teachers, students and employees.

DU Vice Chancellor Prof SMA Faiz visited the building and asked the chairman of respective department to hold classes from tomorrow.

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He said there is no reason to be panicked but 'we have taken the mater seriously'.

"Police searched the building today (Thursday) but found nothing," said Dr Abdul Malek, chairman of the microbiology department, adding that the vice chancellor has directed him to hold classes from Saturday.

The anonymous caller on Wednesday threatened that a powerful bomb was going to explode at the Science Complex Building. After the bomb threat, chairmen of the departments concerned halted the classes and vacated the building.

The DU authorities have filed a general diary with Ramna Police Station after the bomb threats.