Category: University

DU classes, exams suspended until further notice

Authorities of Dhaka University today made an announcement saying that all classes and examinations will remain suspended until further notice due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. It said students will be notified at least three days ahead of resuming classes and examinations.

Coronavirus Prevention: How prepared are schools?

Despite growing concern over coronavirus, schools in the capital appear to be ill-prepared to contain any possible spread of the virus.

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.

Nepali student hospitalized in Khulna over coronavirus suspicion

He returned to Bangladesh from Nepal on March 7 A Nepali student studying in Khulna has been admitted to a hospital on suspicion of having coronavirus. The 19-year-old was admitted to Khulna Medical College Hospital (KMCH) on March 7, following symptoms of fever and cough.

IU student beaten up by BCL men at RU

A student of Islamic University (IU), who was visiting Rajshahi University campus, was allegedly beaten up by some Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) men who also snatched his mobile phone on the campus last night.

Country gets another science and technology university in Sunamganj

The cabinet on Monday approved in principle the drafts of ‘Sunamganj Science and Technology University Bill 2020’allowing the authorities concerned to establish one more public university.

JU students protest over attack in India

The students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) yesterday staged a march protesting the communal attack on India.

Bangladeshi student asked to leave India after posting anti-CAA protest photos

A Bangladeshi student at Visva-Bharati has been asked to leave India for participating in "anti-government activities" after she posted a few photographs -- on Facebook -- of protests against the citizenship law at the university, reports The Telegraph, India.

Uniform entry test: Education minister’s meeting today with VCs postpone

An Education Ministry meeting on public universities' uniform admission test -- scheduled to be held today -- was postponed yesterday. The meeting set in Dhaka between the vice-chancellors of public universities and Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni was cancelled due to "unavoidable circumstances," A

Enrolling extra law students: SC fines City University Tk 10 lakh

The Supreme Court today fined City University Tk 10 lakh for enrolling more than 50 students to the law department each semester, in violation of the University Grants Commission's decision.

DUCSU Attacks : CCTV footage not traced in a week

Neither Dhaka University authorities nor police could trace the computer that recorded CCTV footage and its monitor in a week after those went missing from the administrative office of Dhaka University Central Students Union during series of violence on December 22.

'Cases filed over Ducsu incident to harass our members'

Bangladesh Sadharan Chhatra Adhikar Sangrakkhan Parishad today alleged that the cases filed over the attack on Ducsu Vice President Nurul Haque Nur and his supporters, are to harass their members.

Thousands join India protests

Thousands protested in rival demonstrations in India Friday as tensions deepen over a citizenship law seen as anti-Muslim, with authorities deploying huge numbers of riot police in the country.

Barishal univ admission tests being held

The admission test of “Ka” unit of Barishal University (BU) for the 2019-2020 session will be held on the BU campus and 17 other local venues today. The exam is scheduled to take place between 11am and 12:30pm.

IU celebrates 41st founding anniversary

The authorities of Islamic University in Kushtia celebrated the 41st founding anniversary on the campus on Friday amid festive mood and enthusiasm. The daylong celebration included hoisting of the national and university flags, a colourful procession, a discussion programme and cultural event. Mar

Buet expels 26 students over Abrar murder

Buet authorities have expelled its 26 students for their alleged involvement in Abrar Fahad murder case. Of the 26 students, police have already pressed charges against 25 students in the murder case, a press release issued by the Buet said tonight. Board of Residence and Discipline (BRD) of Bangla

Abrar murder: Arrest warrant against 4 fugitive accused

A Dhaka court today accepted the charge sheet against 25 accused in connection with a case filed over the killing of Buet student Abrar Fahad. The court also issued an arrest warrant against four fugitive accused as the investigation officer showed them absconding in the charge sheet. Additional C

IU BCL activist arrested

Police in Kushtia arrested Islamic University unit Bangladesh Chhatra League incumbent general secretary in a case filed under Digital Security Act on Friday night. The arrested was Rakibul Islam Rakib, 25, of Kushtia sadar. Rakib’s family members, however, claimed that he went to Kushtia sadar pol

Kuet shut after clash over soccer match

Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (Kuet) was closed for an indefinite period yesterday after students of two dormitories clashed over a football match on Friday, which left six injured. “The residential students have been asked to vacate the halls,” said Kuet Vice-chancellor Quazi S