Law Adviser: Turning a college into a University overnight is unrealistic

Professor Asif Nazrul, a prominent law adviser, stated on Tuesday that it is not possible to turn a college into a university overnight.

Speaking to journalists at the Secretariat, he said the idea is "unrealistic" and lacks proper planning.

During the briefing, Nazrul also addressed recent student protests, advising them not to hold movements that inconvenience the public.

He criticized the protesters‍‍` violent acts, like attacking trains and injuring innocent women and children, calling it "inhumane."

He further noted that the government has been lenient so far but warned that if it decides to take a hard stance, it will be firm and decisive.

At the same time, students from Titumir College have continued their protest, demanding that their college be upgraded to a university.

On Tuesday at 11 a.m., they gathered at the main gate of the campus for the second day in a row, calling for action.

Reports from the campus show that students have blocked the entrance to the college.

Police initially entered the campus in the morning but were forced to withdraw after students raised objections. Protesters could be heard chanting slogans against the police presence.

Meanwhile, over a hundred army personnel were seen stationed on the road from RAOWA Club to Mohakhali Rail Gate, heightening tensions in the area.

On Monday, around 11:30 a.m., students organized a rally and blocked both the road and railway near the Mohakhali rail crossing.

The blockade lasted until 4 p.m. Although the students briefly left the area, they returned to block the road in front of the college.

In response, the college administration announced that the campus would be closed, but students vowed to continue their blockade on Tuesday.

The students have listed three main demands for the upgrade of Titumir College to a university:

1. The college must be separated from Dhaka University and the group of seven affiliated colleges.

2. A commission must be formed to oversee the transformation of Titumir College into a university.

3. A clear roadmap must be created to establish Titumir College as an independent university.

The protests come amid growing dissatisfaction among students who argue that the college’s current status under Dhaka University does not meet their needs.

They believe that becoming a university will offer better opportunities and resources for their education.

Authorities have not yet responded to the students‍‍` demands, but the situation remains tense as protests continue.