Dhaka, March 5 -- Until the seven government colleges in Dhaka are transformed into full-fledged university or reach equivalent institutional status, all activities will be conducted under the leadership of a principal.

In addition, a member of the University Grants Commission, or UGC, will monitor the process.

The education ministry asked the Dhaka University vice-chancellor to implement the plans taking the UGC's proposal into account.

Sharmina Nasrin, joint secretary of the ministry's University-2 branch, told bdnews24.com on Tuesday: "A proposal had come from the UGC regarding the operation of seven colleges.

"A letter has been sent to the Dhaka University vice-chancellor to take action in this regard on Sunday."

According to the...