Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- Student protesters pressing for the issuance of the ordinance needed to establish the proposed Dhaka Central University through the merger of seven government colleges have suspended their movement for now.

They announced the decision at a press conference in front of Dhaka College on Tuesday.

Md Robin Hossain, a representative of the protesting students and a student of Dhaka College, said: "Following discussions among the students, it was decided that the ongoing one-point programme will remain suspended until Dec 25. Senior students from seven colleges have also given us instructions in this regard. We'll wait until Dec 25. During this period, we'll determine our next steps based on the developing situation."

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