Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- Classes for the first batch (2024-25) of the proposed Dhaka Central University, comprising seven colleges in the capital, will begin on Jan 1, the education authorities have said.

The announcement came on Monday amid ongoing movement demanding the promulgation of the Dhaka Central University Ordinance, bdnews24.com reports.

The education ministry said the draft ordinance is being "revised and finalised" following consultations with all stakeholders, and an inter-ministerial meeting is planned on Dec 25 to review the draft.

The information was disclosed in a media statement issued by the ministry's public relations wing on Monday afternoon.

The release also referred to the ongoing protests by teachers opposing the prop...