Category: University

Jagannath University’s first convocation in October

The first convocation of Jagannath University will be held in October this year – about 14 years after its founding. The convocation will take place at the university’s central field ‘Dhupkhola’, Jagannath University announced in a media statement on Tuesday. [inside-ad] The date will be finalised

CU BCL demands CUCSU election as soon as possible

Former leaders of Chittagong University unit of Bangladesh Chhatra League, ruling Awami League-backed student organisation, on Monday gave a one-month ultimatum to the university authorities for holding the election of Chittagong University Central Students’ Union. They formed a human chain in fro

SUST student found dead in Sylhet

Five people, including a student of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, were found dead at different places in Sylhet on Monday. Four of the deceased were identified as Saifur Rahman Pratik, 25, a masters’ student of SUST genetic engineering and biotechnology department, Khaleda Akter,

Girls must wear burqa if they go to colleges and univs: Ahmed Shafi

Hefazet-e-Islam chief Shah Ahmed Shafi in a fresh statement on Sunday said girls must wear burqa if they want to get higher studies or they want to go to colleges and universities and their teachers must be female. He made the statement just two days after his sermon to his followers in a mahfil to

JUST teachers go on strike protesting at BCL attack

Teachers of Jessore University of Science and Technology continued strike for the second consecutive day on Sunday protesting at the attack by ruling Awami League’s student body Bangladesh Chatra League on a human chain of the teachers on the campus on Saturday. The human chain was formed in prote

Chinese ambassador calls on DU VC

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Zhang Zuo called on Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman at latter’s residence yesterday. DU Pro-VC (Academic) Prof. Dr. Nasreen Ahmad, Pro-VC (Administration) Prof. Dr. Muhammad Samad, Treasurer Prof. Dr. Md. Kamal Uddin, DU Teachers’

IU first year classes to begin on January 15

The classes of first year honours courses under the academic session 2018-2019 of Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia will begin on January 15, 2019. Deputy Director of Public Relation Office (PRO) M Ataul Haque confirmed it today. [inside-ad] This year, a total of 2,275 students have been enrolled

BRUR gets new registrar

Abu Hena Mustafa Kamal on Sunday joined as the new registrar of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur. Prior to the appointment, Kamal retired as registrar of Bangladesh Army International University of Science and Technology, Cumilla, said a press release. The newly appointed registrar took charges of h

IU winter vacation begins Saturday

The Islamic University in Kushtia would go into a 14 day long winter vacation from Saturday, IU registrar office officials said on Thursday. IU acting registrar SM Abdul Latif told New Age that the academic and administrative activities of the university would remain closed from Saturday to January

Three students killed in China university lab explosion

Three students were killed in a laboratory blast at a Beijing university in Chian on Wednesday, the city's fire department said. ‘There was an explosion at the experimental site during a scientific research experiment’ on wastewater treatment in the environmental engineering laboratory, the Beijing

Mahbub made IU syndicate member

Professor M Mahbubar Rahman of Electrical and Electronic Engineering department was made as the new syndicate member of Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia on Sunday. He was appointed to the post from the general education category, sources at IU registrar office said on Sunday evening. IU Vice-Chan

IU gets new transport administrator

Professor M Rezuanul Islam of Biotechnology and Genetics Engineering department has been appointed as the new Transport Administrator of Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia. University Vice-chancellor Professor M Harun-Ur-Rashid Askari appointed him to the post for the next one year, IU acting Regis

Merit list for NU masters admission on Dec 20

The merit list of the quota holder candidates in the admission (regular) of Masters programme of National University (NU) will be published on December 20. For SMS notification of the result, the aspirants will have to type “DU atmf roll number” and send it to 16222. The result will also be availa

The Gutter premiered at RU

Rajshahi University-based theatre troupe Anushilon Natyadal premiered its new production titled ‘The Gutter’ on Rajshahi University campus on Tuesday. The troupe premiered the play marking its 40th founding anniversary at Kazi Nazrul Islam Auditorium of RU. The Gutter, the 63rd production of the tr

12 students get Bijoy 71 Hall Provost Award

Twelve students of Dhaka University (DU) have received ‘Bijoy Ekattor Hall Provost’ award for their outstanding results in BSS and MSS examinations. University Vice Chancellor Prof Md. Akhtaruzzaman handed over the awards at a function held in the hall auditorium in the evening on Monday w

IUJA condemns attack on DU journalists

Islamic University Journalists Association (IUJA) has condemned the attack on three journalists of Dhaka University. A press release signed by IUJA president Abdullah Al-Faruk and its general secretary M Emran Shuvro was issued in this regard on Monday morning. In the statement, IUJA demanded imme

e-Primary School System inaugurated

The e-Primary School System has been inaugurated on Thursday to improve the existing school inspection system in all government primary schools as well as the quality of education. By putting the system in place, which was developed by Save the Children based on the government school inspection to

Probe body formed over attack on IU professor

The authorities of Islamic University in Kushtia on Thursday formed a three-member probe body to investigate into an alleged attack on Islamic History and Culture department Professor M Emtaz Hossain by deputy registrar of the university Manjar-E-Alam Miru. IU vice-chancellor Professor M Harun-Ur-R

IU deputy registrar attacks professor

A deputy registrar of Islamic University in Kushita on Wednesday assaulted a professor of Islamic history and culture department at the university over previous enmity. The victim is Emtaz Hossain, a professor of the department. Witnesses said a group of three persons led by deputy registrar Manjar