Dhaka, May 17 -- Students of Dhaka's seven government colleges have demanded the formation of an interim administration by Sunday to oversee the transition of their institutions into a university.

At a press conference held outside Eden Mohila College on Saturday afternoon, the students said they also want an official ordinance within Jun 16 to transform the colleges into a "full-fledged" university.

Failing that, they warned of surrounding the education, law and relevant ministries.

Tanzimul Abid of Dhaka College and Jafrin Akhter of Begum Badrunnesa Government Girls' College read out the joint written statement on behalf of the student movement advocating the university transformation.

Jafrin said the University Grants Commission (U...