June 07, 2026
The order formally forms the university to oversee higher education and research at seven government colleges in the capital
Traffic was suspended for nearly half an hour before police restore order
Traffic has returned to normal after protesters cleared the road
The blockades have brought traffic to a standstill on surrounding streets
Two buses have been vandalised during clashes between students of Dhaka College and Ideal College
Last month students from the two institutions had brokered an agreement to avoid disputes and violence
They began the protest around 1pm, causing severe traffic jam in the New Market area
Police say the demonstration began around 10:30am on Monday
