At a press conference at the National Press Club in the city, they termed the government decision illogical as all the conditions for establishing a private university have been fulfilled.

In a statement Prof Dr Hosne Ara, vice- chairman of the university, said the university has an efficient board of directors, vice-chancellor, pro-vice- chancellor, adequate number of teachers and other infrastructures.

She said the first-ever private university in North Bengal was set up for spreading the knowledge of science and information technology in the region.

But its purpose will be upset if the university is not allowed to functioning, she added.

The university authorities also announced a month-long programme starting from tomorrow that includes roundtable, view-exchange meeting with different professional bodies, silent procession and sit-in in the capital to drum support for their demand.

Advocate Abdul Aziz Sarker, legal adviser, and MHM Shahjahan, chairman of the university, also spoke on the occasion.