Dhaka, June 21 -- In a rare move, the authorities of Dhaka Medical College (DMC) on Saturday declared the institution closed for an indefinite period, following an ongoing deadlock between students and administration over urgent renovation and infrastructure demands.

A formal notice, signed by DMC Principal Dr Md Kamrul Alam, announced that the closure will take effect from Sunday (June 22).

The announcement comes after weeks of unrest on campus, with students boycotting classes since May 28 to press home a five-point demand centring on hazardous accommodation and stalled development projects.

According to the notice, all students have been instructed to vacate their dormitories by 12 noon Sunday. However, professional MBBS examinees a...