The Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser of the interim government, Shafiqul Alam, has called on the students of Titumir College to remain calm amidst their protests demanding the institution’s separation from Dhaka University and its establishment as an independent university.

Speaking at a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka on Monday evening, Shafiqul Alam said, “To the brothers and sisters of Titumir College, I urge you to stay calm. Discussions regarding the seven colleges are ongoing, and we hope for an imminent resolution.”

Despite the assurance, students of Titumir College staged another protest in front of their campus, blocking roads to press for their demand after no announcement was made regarding the formation of a commission to transition the college into a university, reports UNB.

The protest, which began around 6 pm on Monday, disrupted traffic in the area. Earlier in the day, from 11 am to 4 pm, students also blocked roads and railway tracks in Mohakhali, causing significant disruptions.