The longstanding affiliation of seven government colleges with the University of Dhaka has officially come to an end as all administrative, academic, and financial responsibilities have been formally transferred to the authorities of the proposed Dhaka Central University.

Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan handed over all responsibilities and student information—including photographs and admission test fees for the 2024–25 academic year applicants—to Professor AKM Elias, the interim administrator of the proposed Dhaka Central University on Thursday, according to the university’s public relations office.

With this formal handover, the university administration announced the completion of the separation of the seven colleges from Dhaka University.

DU VC Prof Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan expressed his sincere gratitude to all involved in the smooth and dignified separation process.

He also extended his best wishes for the future success of the proposed Dhaka Central University.

The event was attended by Pro-VC (Administration) Prof Dr Sayema Haque Bidisha, Pro-VC(Education) Prof Dr Mamun Ahmed, Treasurer Prof Dr M Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Dean of the Faculty of Science Professor Dr Abdus Salam, Proctor Associate Prof Saifuddin Ahmed, Acting Registrar Munshi Shams Uddin Ahmed, and the Convener of the Online Admission Committee, along with officials from the relevant departments and the principals of the respective colleges.