Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- Protesting students of Dhaka's Government Titumir College have blocked the road in front of their campus, demanding the transformation of the institution into a university.

The students took up positions on the street around 12:00 pm on Thursday, reports bdnews24.com.

Ali Ahmed, a fourth-year student, said, "Five of our students were on hunger strike. The campus was shut down, but the principal still held a cultural programme."

"The demonstrators fell ill, but he still didn't speak to them. Instead, he blasted music from speakers. This outraged the students, prompting them to block the road."

"We've blocked the road over demands for state recognition as a university and other issues. We're also demanding justice for ...