DMCH closed sine die amid protest

Dhaka Medical College (DMC) has been declared closed for an indefinite period, with authorities directing all MBBS students to vacate their dormitories by 12:00 PM on Sunday.

The decision, confirmed by DMC Principal Professor Dr. Md. Kamrul Alam, follows growing tensions on campus over poor infrastructure in both academic buildings and student halls. An emergency meeting of the Academic Council was convened on Saturday to address the situation.

According to an official notice signed by Dr. Alam, students have been demanding urgent renovations and safety measures. The council expressed agreement with their concerns and said it has been actively coordinating with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Directorate General of Health Education.

Despite repeated notices and offers of alternative housing, students from various batches have refused to vacate the condemned fourth floor of Dr. Fazle Rabbi Hall—posing a serious risk to their safety. The situation escalated further when the newly admitted Batch-82 students boycotted their orientation program, which the administration called a “dark chapter” in the institution’s history.

The disruption has severely impacted regular academic activities, placing additional pressure on students compared to those at other medical colleges, the notice said. As a result, the planned visit by the Bangladesh Medical Accreditation Council has been relocated to another medical institution.

In light of the unrest and academic paralysis, the council has decided to suspend all MBBS academic activities until further notice.

However, students currently appearing in professional MBBS examinations, along with international students, will be exempt from the closure order.