Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- Students of seven government colleges are staging a sit-in in front of Shikkha Bhaban in the capital, demanding the promulgation of the 'Dhaka Central University Ordinance' within the next three working days.

The students brought out a procession in the morning and took position in front of the Shikkha Bhaban around 11 am, halting traffic on the road and in the surrounding areas from Shikkha Bhaban towards the Secretariat.

Police set up barricades to prevent students from moving towards the Secretariat.

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