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UGC closes all public, private universities indefinitely

GreenWatch Desk Nation 2024-07-16, 11:56pm

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The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced a closure of all public and private universities until further notice considering the issue of students' safety against the background of the quota reform movement.

A press release, signed by UGC secretary Dr Ferdous Zaman, said academic activities of all public, private universities, medical, textile, engineering colleges affiliated to the university and other colleges will remain shut until further notice.
The UGC has taken the move in line with the Education Ministry’s decision, said the release.
Moreover, the students have been ordered to vacate the halls of residence, it reads.
The UGC has made the decision hours after at least six people died and scores sustained injuries in clashes between the quota protesters, police and Chhatra League members across the country, reports UNB.