In July 2025, students of Mymensingh Engineering College staged a protest. They demanded the cancellation of the Dhaka University affiliation and called for the creation of a new Bangladesh Institute of Technology (BIT). The students have issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the authorities.Students of Mymensingh Engineering College Issue
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Paragraph 1: Details of the Incident
On July 24, 2025, students of Mymensingh Engineering College organized a large protest inside their campus. Their main demand was to cancel the current academic affiliation with Dhaka University (DU). Instead, they asked for the formation of a new independent institute—Bangladesh Institute of Technology (BIT). Students carried banners and chanted slogans demanding quality education and better academic structure.
The protesters claimed that the existing DU affiliation created delays in exams, results, and certification. They argued that these issues directly affected their academic future and career opportunities. The students formed a human chain and marched around the college premises peacefully. They gave the authorities a 24-hour ultimatum to take immediate action. Otherwise, they warned of launching a “March to Dhaka” movement.
Paragraph 2: What People or Experts Said
Several student leaders shared their thoughts with the media. Rafiul Islam, a 4th-year student, said, “We want to build our future. But our academic life is stuck due to poor management under DU. We need our own institute like BIT.” Another student leader, Sumaiya Akter, added that students from other engineering colleges are also facing similar problems.
Educational experts have also commented on the issue. Professor Kamal Hossain, a senior academic from a private university, said, “It’s not a new problem. DU is overloaded, and the academic calendar of engineering colleges often suffers. Establishing a technical institute like BIT may help fix these delays.” He also emphasized the need for long-term academic planning and separate boards for technical education.
Paragraph 3: Related Past Incidents
This is not the first time such concerns have been raised. Similar protests happened in Rajshahi and Khulna Engineering Colleges in past years. Students from these colleges also demanded to be separated from traditional university systems. In 2022, students from Barishal Engineering College arranged protests for the same reason.
Previously, the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) had a separate system, which ensured timely exams and certification. Many students now want to follow a similar model. They believe that an independent Bangladesh Institute of Technology (BIT) could offer more efficient academic support.
Paragraph 4: Possible Future Updates or Expectations
If the demands are not met within the 24-hour window, the students plan to march toward Dhaka. This could attract national media attention and bring pressure on the Ministry of Education. The movement might also receive support from other engineering colleges facing similar issues.
According to unofficial sources, the Ministry of Education is already discussing possible solutions. Some senior officials hinted at forming a committee to review the situation. However, no official statement has been released yet. If the issue is not resolved soon, more protests are expected across the country.
The students have also created awareness on social media using hashtags like #BITNow, #JusticeForEngineers, and #DUAffiliationCrisis. Many students from other institutions have shown their support online.
Conclusion
The students of Mymensingh Engineering College have taken a bold stand for their future. Their demand for a dedicated engineering institution reflects deeper problems in the current education system. If the authorities do not respond soon, this movement could spread nationwide. It remains to be seen how the Ministry of Education will act within the deadline.
Source References
- Interviews collected from student representatives (July 24, 2025)
- Comments from Professor Kamal Hossain (via Education BD Weekly)
- Background information from previous reports in The Daily Star and Prothom Alo
- Social media trends observed on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter)
Disclaimer
This article is based on news reports, expert interviews, and social media activity as of July 24–25, 2025. All information has been collected from reliable and verified sources. Any future updates or changes will be reflected in upcoming reports.
