Dhaka, March 17 -- The proposed framework for establishing an independent university for the seven government colleges in Dhaka includes plans to retain the higher secondary education in those colleges that currently offer it.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) is preparing a separate institutional framework for these colleges, ensuring they continue to offer higher secondary education alongside university-level courses.

UGC member Mohammad Tanzimuddin Khan told bdnews24.com on Sunday afternoon, "The colleges that currently offer higher secondary education will continue to do so."

Earlier in the morning, a meeting with the students of the seven colleges took place at the UGC, during which it was decided that the proposed university...