DU human chain demands justice for student attacked for protesting eve-teasing

A group of Dhaka University students today (August 29, 2022) demanded justice for a student of the university, Emon Hossain, as he was severely injured in an attack by a teen gang for protesting eve-teasing at Uttara on August 21.
29 August 2022

"Let’s talk about robotics, AI, not about the length of women’s dress"

Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni today (August 29, 2022) said now is not the time to talk about the length of women’s dress.
29 August 2022

IUB to host South Korea’s King Sejong Institute

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) is all set to host the King Sejong Institute (KSI), a prestigious global language and cultural outreach centre of the Government of the Republic of Korea, the university said in a release.
29 August 2022

Now JU students protest for freedom to dress

Amid protests among university students -- including from the Dhaka University -- restricting women’s clothing, a section of students from Jahangirnagar University have stood in favor of freedom to wear whatever dress a woman wishes to.
28 August 2022

Anti-terrorism act case against CU student: Statement of proctor and FIR don’t match

The administration of Chittagong University (CU) has come under fire for handing over a law department student to police after keeping him detained for eight hours.
26 August 2022

RU student sexually assaulted: Case filed

A case has been filed yesterday (August 24, 2022) afternoon with Boalia Model Police Station in connection with the sexual assault of a third year student of Rajshahi University.
25 August 2022

Accused of teasing CUET female student: Police constable withdrawn

A police constable was withdrawn from Chittagong University Of Engineering and Technology (CUET) Police Outpost over allegedly teasing a student of the Civil Engineering department tonight (August 24, 2022).
24 August 2022

Attending classes for 3 years without being noticed, fake DU student finally held

Dhaka University authority today (August 24, 2022) identified and apprehended a fake student who has been attending classes in the university’s Political Science department for three years without being enrolled.
24 August 2022

Confined and tortured by BCL’s Eden College president, 2 students say

Tamanna Jasmine Riva, president of Eden College unit of Chhatra League (BCL), has allegedly tortured two students after confining them for six and half hours in a room.
24 August 2022

With results in the bag, students eyeing higher studies

Taking tests under Cambridge International Examinations or Pearson Edexcel of the British Council is usually a nerve-wracking experience for any student.
22 August 2022

HC fines Bangladesh Islami University Tk 15.6 lakh for admitting students beyond UGG approval

The High Court today fined Tk 15.60 lakh to Bangladesh Islami University in Dhaka's Maniknagar for admitting students without the approvals of University Grants Commission (UGC) and Bangladesh Bar Council.
22 August 2022

Student alleges BCL activists forced him to leave DU hall for Facebook post on fuel price hike

A final-year student of philosophy department at Dhaka University has alleged that a few Chhatra League (BCL) activists of Haji Mohammad Mohsin Hall have been forcing him to leave the hall for his Facebook post on the recent fuel price hike.
22 August 2022

Govt announces 2-day weekend for educational institutions to save power

All educational institutions under the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) have been instructed to remain closed for two days a week as part of the government's move to save power.
22 August 2022

DU students demand removal of hall provost

Leaders and activists of progressive student groups have demanded removal of Prof Bellal Hossain from his post of Muktijoddha Ziaur Rahman Hall provost at Dhaka University.
21 August 2022

Progressive student groups demand removal of DU’s Ziaur Rahman Hall provost

Leaders and activists of progressive student groups have demanded removal of Prof Bellal Hossain from his post of Muktijoddha Ziaur Rahman Hall provost at Dhaka University.
21 August 2022

UAP holds seminar on “Career Prospects for Finance Graduates”

A seminar on “Career Prospects for Finance Graduates” to make students aware of the potentiality of the finance sector in Bangladesh was held at the University of Asia Pacific today (August 20, 2022).
20 August 2022

Sexual harassment allegation: Committee recommends relieving DU teacher of duties

The academic committee of Dhaka University’s music department has recommended relieving Anamul Haque, an assistant professor of the department, from all academic activities as they have primarily gathered proof supporting allegation of sexual harassment against the teacher.
19 August 2022

BCL leader enters female washroom in DU, makes obscene gestures

A student of Dhaka University has filed a complaint alleging that a Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leader made obscene gestures at her after entering the female washroom at Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) yesterday (August 17, 2022).
18 August 2022

Dhaka University to introduce Portuguese language course

University of Dhaka and Camões, Instituto da Cooperação e da Língua of Portugal signed a cooperation agreement to promote and dissemination of Portuguese language and culture in Bangladesh.
17 August 2022

2-day school weekend from next year

Educational institutions might have a two-day weekend from next year, Education Minister Dipu Moni said yesterday.
15 August 2022