Public, private universities across Bangladesh closed indefinitely

All public and private universities across Bangladesh will remain closed until further notice.

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 considering the safety.

The UGC made the announcement in a statement amid violent clashes between quota protesters and police and Chhatra League. 

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Earlier in the day, all secondary, higher secondary, and polytechnic institutions and colleges under the National University were declared closed until further notice.

At least six people were killed and hundreds were injured on Tuesday as clashes took place during nationwide protests demanding the reformation of quota in government jobs.

Tuesday's protest program gained momentum as thousands of students from private universities and colleges also participated in the movement.