Academic activities at Dhaka City College have been suspended for an indefinite period, leaving approximately 11,000 students facing disruptions in their education. The impasse began after student protests against the appointment of Professor Md. Nayamul Haque as the acting principal. Students alleged that he unlawfully replaced the previous principal, Professor Bedar Uddin, who was forced to resign.
Following the protests, the college authorities declared the closure of the institution on November 4, and while they assured that student demands would be considered, academic activities have not resumed. Recently, the High Court issued a ruling questioning the legality of the appointments of the acting principal and vice-principal, instructing the concerned authorities to resolve the matter within four weeks.
Professor A.B.M. Obaidul Islam, Chairman of the College’s Governing Body, stated that there are legal hurdles to appointing a new principal at this time, but the possibility of conducting online classes is being considered.
Meanwhile, parents have expressed deep concern over the ongoing closure, with many fearing long-term damage to their children’s education. They said, “In the battle for power over college posts, our children’s education is being harmed.”
Currently, there is no definitive timeline for the resumption of academic activities, but the authorities have promised to take swift action.
