Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- A faction of students from Government Titumir College has demanded the cancellation of the proposed "schooling system" for the planned Dhaka Central University, which is set to be formed with seven colleges in the capital.

At a media briefing on Saturday, they also called for preserving the distinct identity of the institute, warning of protests if the system is implemented.

Sanjida Akter, a student from the 2023-24 session, said: "We all want the Central University. None of us is opposing it. We are opposing the schooling structure."

As the formation process for Dhaka Central University -- comprising Dhaka College, Eden Mohila College, Government Shaheed Suhrawardy College, Kabi Nazrul Government College, Begum Badrun...