Dhaka, April 18 -- The Department of Homeland Security in the United States has warned Harvard that its ability to enrol foreign students will be revoked if the university continues to refuse government demands, including being placed under political supervision and providing information about students from overseas.

The university has, Noem wrote, until April 30 to comply with the demand "or face immediate loss of Student and Exchange Visitor Programme (SEVP) certification".

"And if Harvard cannot verify it is in full compliance with its reporting requirements, the university will lose the privilege of enrolling foreign students," Noem said in a statement.

The letter specifically called on the university to provide all information abo...