Issue ordinance for central university by September 22

Students of Dhaka's seven colleges, previously under Dhaka University, have set a September 22 deadline for the education ministry to issue an ordinance converting the institutions into a central university.

They warned of a tougher movement if their demand is ignored. The announcement came yesterday during a press briefing in front of the Shaheed Minar at Dhaka College.

Students earlier marched and chanted slogans in favour of central university status, saying only an ordinance could provide a permanent solution to the colleges' problems.

The students accused some teachers of obstructing efforts to address these issues and alleged that current faculty are attempting to keep the colleges under the "National University" model.

They also claimed that students participating in the movement faced threats of poor exam results.