Students from the seven government colleges recently detached from Dhaka University have threatened to return to the streets unless the government issues an official gazette forming an interim administration for their proposed new university, “Dhaka Central University,” along with meeting four other key demands.
At a press conference held on Saturday near Gate-1 of Eden Mohila College, representatives of the seven affiliated colleges expressed frustration over the delay in finalizing their new university status. They warned that failure to meet their five-point demands by Sunday, May 18, would result in fresh demonstrations, this time targeting the concerned ministry—although with a focus on avoiding public disruption.
Student leaders Zafrin Akter from Begum Badrunnesa Government Women’s College and Abid Hasan from Dhaka College read out a written statement on behalf of the group. They recalled the long struggle students have endured, including injuries and arrests, while demanding a fair and functional academic environment.
“We no longer want to take to the streets again and again. Instead, we seek a final solution with the support of our teachers and peers,” said the statement. “If we return to the streets, it will be with the ordinance of the new university in our hands.”
The students revealed that the University Grants Commission (UGC) has proposed the name “Dhaka Central University (DCU)” for their institution, and a logo and academic model have already been prepared. According to them, the UGC has assured that these will soon be officially unveiled.
Their five-point demand includes:
- Issuance of a gazette appointing an interim administrative body by May 18;
- Drafting of an academic calendar and steps to resolve session backlogs immediately after the interim body is formed;
- Transparent resolution of “ghost results,” excessive fees, and administrative irregularities;
- Announcement of the 2024–25 admission test schedule within two working days of forming the interim body;
- Publication of the Dhaka Central University’s structure, logo, and monogram within five working days, followed by the ordinance by June 16 and budget allocation in the 2025–26 fiscal year.
The students emphasized that the movement is driven solely by academic concerns and the right to quality education. “Our patience is running out,” they concluded. “We want the government to act now—or be ready for renewed student protests.”
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