Islamic University (IU) has been facing unusually high monthly electricity bills, making it increasingly difficult for the university administration to bear the expenses. In response, the administration has urged all concerned to use electricity economically and avoid unnecessary consumption.

The administration has also instructed officials, departments and residential halls to refrain from using heaters and rice cookers.

In a notice signed by Acting Registrar Dr Manzurul Haque on Sunday (August 16), all deans, department chairpersons, hall provosts and heads of offices were requested to take necessary measures in this regard.

The notice said the university is currently having to pay excessively high electricity bills every month, making it almost impossible to manage the resulting expenses. In this situation, economical and prudent use of electricity has become necessary.

It further requested everyone concerned to refrain from using heaters and rice cookers in offices, departments and residential halls. They were also urged to use air conditioners, fans and other electrical appliances economically and avoid unnecessary consumption.