'BCL factional clash' breaks out at CU

Two factions of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) locked into a clash at Chittagong University this afternoon, sources in the university said.
1 June 2023

Keeping students' faces, ears uncovered: SC upholds DU Bangla dept's move

The Supreme Court today upheld a notice issued by the Dhaka University's Bangla department asking its students to keep their faces, including their ears, uncovered during exams and presentations.
29 May 2023

Ruet teachers stage sit-in at VC office demanding promotion

More than 50 teachers of Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (Ruet) are staging a sit-in inside the vice chancellor’s office from this morning demanding their due promotion and upgradation.
28 May 2023

RU prof accused of sexually harassing 2 colleagues

A professor of Rajshahi University has been accused of sexually harassing his two colleagues
24 May 2023

NSU pays tribute to Bangabandhu

North South University (NSU) on May 23 hosted a discussion to mark the 50th anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman receiving the prestigious “Joliot-Curie Medal of Peace”, said a press release..The event, organised by NSU’s Centre for Peace Studies under the South Asian Institute
24 May 2023

DU entrance exam for arts, law, social science units Saturday

The entrance exam to Dhaka University’s undergraduate programme under the arts, law and social sciences units for the 2022-23 academic session will be held on Saturday
4 May 2023

It’s against academicians’ freedom

University Teachers' Network today condemned steps by the Dhaka University authority against two teachers, including Prof Imtiaz Ahmed of international relations department, saying that the decisions violate the academic freedom of an academician
3 May 2023

Legal actions for bullying, ragging in educational institutions

Legal action will be taken against student, teacher, or staff of any educational institution if they are found to be involved directly or indirectly in bullying or ragging
3 May 2023

Helpful initiative falling apart

Dhaka University’s attempt to break period-related stigmas and provide easier access to menstrual-hygiene products has hit a snag. Despite the installation of sanitary pad vending machines throughout the campus, many female students are left without the intended benefits due to the machines malfunctioning.
20 April 2023

College principal suspended in Ctg over FB post

Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) today temporarily suspended the principal of its women's college over a Facebook post that allegedly hurts religious sentiment
16 April 2023

'What was Khadija's fault?'

A group of students from several universities held a torch procession this evening on Dhaka University campus against Digital Security Act (DSA) and demanded the release of Khadijatul Kubra, a student of political science at Jagannath University
12 April 2023

Tax on pvt universities: HC now can hear pending petitions

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today cleared the way for the High Court to hear and dispose of nearly 100 pending writ petitions involving imposition of 15 percent income tax on private universities
6 April 2023

Prof Maksudur Rahman appointed DU proctor

Dr M Maksudur Rahman, a professor of the Geography and Environment Department of Dhaka University, has been appointed as the new proctor of the university
5 April 2023

DU student suspended over sexual harassment allegation

The authorities of Dhaka University suspended a student of Department of Criminology today on the allegation of sexually harassing junior female students.
2 April 2023

BCL men 'beat up' fellow activist in DU

A Chhatra League activist of Dhaka University was assaulted by his fellow activists on campus last evening
26 March 2023

DU student assaulted on campus

A Dhaka University student was assaulted by a gang of fellow students on campus last evening.
26 March 2023

Two journos assaulted by JU BCL men

Chhatra League leaders and activists of Jahangirnagar University's Mir Mosharraf Hossain Hall unit yesterday staged a "showdown" at the campus and attacked two journalists
22 March 2023

DU pays tribute to sculptor Shamim Sikder

Dhaka University administration today paid last respect to former DU professor and Ekushey Padak awardee sculptor Shamim Sikder on the premises of fine arts faculty of the university..The sculptor died yesterday while being treated at a private hospital in the capital. Her body was taken t
22 March 2023

CMC suspends 7 BCL leaders

The academic council of Chattogram Medical College (CMC) in a meeting yesterday suspended seven Chhatra League (BCL) activists of CMC unit on different terms over torturing four students in the college hostel on February 8
16 March 2023

NSU hosts 4IR Skills Summit 2023

The inaugural session of 4IR Skills Summit 2023 hosted by North South University was held on its campus yesterday, said a press release
15 March 2023