The interim government has assured students of Government Titumir College that steps will be taken to address their grievances within seven days, prompting them to withdraw their blockade of the Mohakhali rail crossing after five hours of disruption.
Principal Shipra Rani Mandal said that the students ended their demonstration following the assurance on Monday (3 February).
Earlier in the evening, a delegation led by Education Ministry Joint Secretary Md Nuruzzaman visited the scene to engage with the protesters.
During the protest, a group of students had been on a hunger strike, with at least three hospitalised due to deteriorating health conditions.
Principal Mandal distributed packaged mango juice to those participating in the strike.
The blockade, which started at around 12:20pm, brought rail communication with Dhaka to a standstill, causing significant public suffering.
To maintain order, the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) deployed four platoons in the area, according to a statement from the paramilitary forces.
The protest, which began on 30 January, has been fuelled by longstanding demands, including official recognition of Titumir University, the formation of its administration, and the publication of an academic calendar.
Students are also calling for accommodation facilities or financial assistance for housing, alongside the introduction of internationally recognised disciplines such as law and journalism from the upcoming academic session.
Further demands include appointing PhD-qualified faculty, limiting student enrolment to preserve education standards, and allocating financial and land resources for an international-standard research laboratory.
Despite the government’s assurance, students have indicated they will resume their demonstrations if their demands are not met within the promised timeframe.
