DU didn't consult before deciding to separate from 7 colleges: Education adviser
Dhaka University (DU) authorities did not consult with him before deciding to end its affiliation with seven colleges and halt admissions of students of those institutions, said Education Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud today (28 January).
"By cancelling student admissions for this academic year, a new complication has arisen," he said while responding to journalists' questions after an event at North South University in the capital.
"A process is underway to establish an authority similar to a university for the seven colleges, and a new model might be introduced," he added.
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He further said, "Establishing any university requires legal frameworks, rules, and regulations. To form a university, certification is necessary, which involves scrutiny by various offices, including the president, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Public Administration, and Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs.
"We plan to move as quickly as possible toward a structure for the seven colleges and reach a decision."
He further explained, "The model was being finalised through discussions with the students. But suddenly, an unfortunate incident occurred, followed by Dhaka University's abrupt announcement that students from the seven colleges would no longer be admitted. I was not aware of this decision."
"They had mentioned doing something through the UGC [University Grants Commission]. However, UGC is not a university, nor does it have the authority to conduct admissions. Without university certification, there is no legal basis for pre-emptive admissions," he said.
"Now that an impasse has arisen, we will need to resume discussions to find a resolution," he said.
When asked about when a decision might be reached, he said, "Given the current situation, I cannot say how quickly or what steps will be taken."
