, May 3 -- The government has initiated the process of nationalising Shaheed Zia Degree College in Gabtali upazila of Bogura, fulfilling a commitment made by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman during his recent visit to the district.

The Ministry of Education issued a circular on April 29 asking the relevant authorities to take all necessary steps for nationalising the college, saying the Prime Minister has given in principle his approval to the matter.

According to the circular, several administrative and legal steps have been ordered as part of the nationalisation process.

These include a restriction on new recruitment and the transfer of moveable and immovable property, the submission of reports following an on-site inspection of the ins...