Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- The ongoing protests by students at Government Titumir College in Dhaka, demanding university status, have drawn significant attention and sympathy.
However, a closer examination of the situation reveals that these demands may be fundamentally misguided.
While the students' frustrations regarding session delays and inadequate facilities are valid, the call for university status lacks the necessary foundation in terms of infrastructure and resources.
Government Titumir College, established in 1968, currently serves around 35,000 students.
Despite its rich history and the aspirations of its student body, the college does not possess the requisite facilities to function as an independent university.
The government's refus...