DHAKA: All the examinations, under National University (NU), scheduled to be held from December 7-9 were postponed due to the blockade called by BNP-led 18-party alliance.

In a statement on Thursday, the NU authority said they would announce the dates of the postponed examinations later on the university website.

Meanwhile, in another press release, the NU authority said, considering the situation of the country, they had extended the date of filling up the online application form for honours first year admission in 2013-14 session upto December 7.

On Thursday noon, 18-party called for a 72-hour blockade across the country from 6:00am December 7.

BDST: 1600 HRS, DEC 05, 2013