Senior Reporter: A committee led by University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Professor SMA Faiz has proposed a new public university named ‘July 36 University’ for the seven government colleges in the capital which were previously under Dhaka University.
UGC Chairman Prof SMA Faiz, along with two other commission members, met with Education Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud on Thursday (January 30) where the name ‘July 36 University’ was proposed.
SMA Faiz said the name ‘July 36 University’ will be finalized based on student approval.
UGC Chairman Prof SMA Faiz said, “Among the few, the name ‘July 36 University’ has particularly attracted everyone. The education adviser has also appreciated this name. However, whatever the students suggest will be final.”
The seven colleges are Dhaka College, Eden Mohila College, Government Shaheed Suhrawardy College, Kabi Nazrul Government College, Begum Badrunnesa Government Mohila College, Government Bangla College, Government Titumir College.
On February 16, 2017, these colleges, previously under the National University, were affiliated with Dhaka University.
Following the affiliation, admissions, curriculum, and examinations for these colleges have been conducted under Dhaka University.
After the fall of Sheikh Hasina-led government, students of these seven colleges intensified their movement demanding separation from Dhaka University and the establishment of an independent university.
In response to their demands, a decision was made that, starting from the 2024-25 academic year, the undergraduate first-year admission tests for these seven colleges will no longer be conducted under Dhaka University.
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