Bangladesh government today ordered closure of Darul Ihsan University and all illegal branch campuses of privately-run universities.

The education ministry floated a circular in this regard today.

In line with a High Court order on April 13 that declared all activities of Darul Ihsan University (DIU) illegal, the university has been shut down, according to the ministry circular.

After hearing 13 writ petitions filed by a group of people and students claiming ownership of DIU at different times, the HC in April also said that the DIU authorities cannot run it as an academic institution for not complying with the laws.