Jagannath University
The Daily Star's JnU correspondent receives Youth Impact Award 2026
Recognised for contribution to youth development
25 August 2026
Youth Impact Summit 2026 held at Jagannath University
The Youth Impact Summit 2026 was held at Jagannath University (JnU) on August 25, 2026.
25 August 2026
Jagannath University bus attacked in Manikganj, 10 students injured
Singair police say locals may have mistaken the JnU bus for one involved in a road accident
11 August 2026
JnU tightens security after rival groups announce programmes
Entry restricted to students with valid IDs as gathering ban remains in force
6 August 2026
JnU social sciences dean resigns after student protests over alleged Awami League links
Prof Aynul Islam says he could no longer continue working in an 'unpleasant situation'
19 July 2026
JnU honours 104 students with first-ever Dean’s Award
Jagannath University conferred its first-ever Dean’s Awards on 104 students.
17 June 2026
JnU prevents anti-Pakistan protest, sparks demo
Proctor asks students not to draw Pakistani flag on walkway
16 December 2025
Jagannath University Central Students’ Union election will be held on Dec 22
The election schedule was announced today, with campaigning starting on December 9
5 November 2025
Jagannath University hosts its first film festival
The three-day event, organised by the university’s Film Society in association with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, opened on Monday (June 23) at the Chitrashala Auditorium of the Academy. The festival is being held under the theme “Where Stories Take Flight.”
24 June 2025
JnU teachers, students gather at Kakrail; hunger strike after Juma planned
They have been thronging the northeastern side of Kakrail mosque since morning
16 May 2025
Students, teachers call for JnU 'shutdown'
JnU students have continued their blockade at the capital's Kakrail intersection for the second consecutive day
15 May 2025
Jagannath University revives its music festival after six years
The day opened with a seminar titled “Comprehensive Sound Analysis: Music and Consciousness”, where Assistant Professor Dr Ali F M Rezowan presented the keynote speech. Department Head Dr Jhumur Ahmed chaired the session, with Assistant Professor Md Mahmudul Hasan serving as moderator.
8 May 2025
JnU publishes admission test results for 3 units
The results were announced today through separate notices on the university's website and social media pages
23 March 2025
Jagannath University to host concert today in support of flood victims
The Jagannath University Band Music Association is hosting a charity concert to support flood relief efforts across 11 districts of the country.
28 August 2024
Politics banned at JnU; in-person classes from Aug 18
The authorities of Jagannath University (JnU) today banned all types of political activities involving students, faculty members, and administrative staff on the university campus
13 August 2024
My beloved country cannot be bloodied like this: Shakib Khan
Following violent clashes between student protesters and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists at different public universities around the country, celebrities have voiced their support for the quota reform movement. The July 15 incident left approximately 300 people injured, including female students and BCL members. As of July 17 (3:00pm), six fatalities have been reported due to the ongoing unrest.
17 July 2024
Era of complacency must come to an end
Taxpayer funds, earmarked for the advancement of knowledge and the betterment of society, must not be squandered on corrupt practices.
29 March 2024
We want harassment-free campuses
The present condition on university campuses has allowed cases of repeated harassment by single individuals—or, in other words, serial harassers.
22 March 2024
Man held for harassing JnU student on Women’s Day
Police have arrested one in a case over sexual harassment of a student of Jagannath University (JnU) inside a running bus on the International Women's Day observed lately.
10 March 2020
JnUCSU’s draft constitution published
The draft constitution of the Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUCSU) has been published, seeking opinion from everyone for its approval.
21 December 2019