Dhaka, March 17 -- "Titumir Oikya", the platform of the students of Government Titumir College, has rejected the university that is going to be formed through the merger of seven government colleges in Dhaka.

The platform, which is spearheading the movement to upgrade Titumir College into an independent university, said it was "steadfast" in its demands.

It was earlier decided that the name of the new university would be Dhaka Central University (DCU).

The decision was made at a meeting of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman SMA Faiz with representatives of seven colleges on Sunday, reports bdnews24.com.

The seven government colleges, formerly affiliated with Dhaka University, include Dhaka College, Eden Mohila College, Go...