The University of Dhaka (DU) has officially handed over all student data and records of the seven government colleges to Dhaka Central University, marking the formal separation of the colleges from DU.

DU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr ABM Obaidul Islam handed over the records to Dhaka Central University Vice-Chancellor Professor Md Lutfor Rahman at a ceremony held at the DU vice-chancellor’s conference room this morning (14 October).

Senior officials from both universities, including DU Pro-Vice-Chancellors Professor Dr Abdus Salam and Professor Dr Mohammad Almozaddedee Alfesani, Treasurer Professor Dr M Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, and Dhaka Central University Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Salma Begum and Treasurer Professor Dr Borhan Uddin, were present.

At the event, Obaidul Islam wished Dhaka Central University students success in their academic lives.

He said the formal transfer of student records would help accelerate the academic activities of the newly established university. He also assured that DU would continue to support Dhaka Central University’s development and the overall welfare of its students.

Lutfor Rahman thanked DU authorities for transferring the records within the shortest possible time.

He said various initiatives had been taken to ensure the overall welfare of Dhaka Central University students and further accelerate its academic activities. He also sought the cooperation of all concerned in implementing these initiatives.