Summary:
- Students of Government Titumir College in Dhaka blocked the road in front of the college’s main gate, demanding its upgrade to a university.
- The protesters, under the banner “Titumir Unity,” presented seven
demands, including official university recognition, academic calendar publication, and improved facilities. - Key demands include 100% residential facilities, recruitment of PhD-qualified faculty, and the introduction of internationally recognized subjects like Law and Journalism.
- Police confirmed the blockade began at 11:30 a.m., and students warned of stricter protests if their demands are not met.
Students of Government Titumir College in Dhaka staged a protest this morning, blocking the road in front of the college’s main gate to demand its upgrade to a university. The demonstration, organized under the banner of Titumir Unity, began around 11:30 a.m. and continued as of 1:00 p.m., according to police.
The protesters outlined seven key demands, including official recognition of Titumir University, publication of its academic calendar, and the formation of a university administration. They also called for the commencement of admissions for the 2024-25 academic session and the introduction of at least two internationally recognized subjects, such as Law and Journalism, starting from the same academic year.
Other demands include ensuring 100 percent residential facilities for students or covering full accommodation costs, recruiting PhD-holding faculty members to improve education quality, limiting student intake to maintain standards, and allocating land and financial resources for an international-standard research lab.
Rasel Sarwar, officer-in-charge of Banani Police Station, confirmed the road blockade, which disrupted traffic on both sides. The students warned that they would escalate their protest if their demands were not addressed promptly.
This is not the first time students have taken to the streets with similar demands. The call for upgrading Government Titumir College into a university has been ongoing, reflecting broader concerns about access to higher education and infrastructure development in Bangladesh.
Source: The Daily Star
