June 09, 2026
Traffic has returned to normal after protesters cleared the road
The blockades have brought traffic to a standstill on surrounding streets
An inter-ministerial meeting on the draft ordinance is scheduled for Dec 25
“We will continue the programme until the word ‘proposed’ is removed from the name Dhaka Central University," protester says
The protesters say they will stay on the premises “as long as needed”
Stakeholders remained at odds over the proposed structure as the university formation process moved ahead
Students demand rapid legal recognition for the new university, while teachers fear their fundamental promotion rights could vanish
Protesters announced that they will not leave the road without receiving a commitment to issuing an ordinance within three days