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No postponement, no compromise: JNUSCU panels demand vote on Dec 22 amid accusations of EC bias 
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No postponement, no compromise: JNUSCU panels demand vote on Dec 22 amid accusations of EC bias 

Two rival student coalitions at Jagannath University on Thursday delivered an unmistakable ultimatum to the campus election commission: hold the central students’ union JnUCSU election on the scheduled date, 22 December, or face organised resistance. In separate emergency briefings, the Chhatra Shibir–backed “Adommo Jobian Oikko” and the Chhatra Dal–backed “Oikyoboddho Nirbhik Jobian” panels accused the...

“Admission war” begins at DU: IBA test kicks off amid fierce competition
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“Admission war” begins at DU: IBA test kicks off amid fierce competition

Dhaka University’s 2025–26 undergraduate admission campaign begins today with the Business Administration Institute (IBA) entrance test, setting the stage for a competitive selection across five units through December. The IBA test runs 10:00am–12:00pm; admit cards for candidates have already been published on the university’s admission portal.The university will hold unit-wise exams over the coming weeks:...

DU sets detailed programmes for Shahid Buddhijibi Day and Victory Day
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DU sets detailed programmes for Shahid Buddhijibi Day and Victory Day

Dhaka University has finalised a tightly scheduled programme to mark Shahid Buddhijibi Day on 14 December and Victory Day on 16 December, combining early-morning memorial rituals, mosque prayers, an academic seminar and evening cultural shows across campus. The plan was approved at a meeting chaired by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Khan, sets exact times,...

Jahangirnagar protest exposes deeper governance problem: Demand trial for teachers accused of backing July attacks and exam irregularities 
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Jahangirnagar protest exposes deeper governance problem: Demand trial for teachers accused of backing July attacks and exam irregularities 

Students from the National Chhatra Shakti (JU unit) held a protest outside the new administrative building at Jahangirnagar University on Thursday, demanding that teachers alleged to have aided attackers during the July movement and those accused of exam irregularities be immediately prosecuted. The demonstration, organised around 1:30–2:00 pm and moderated by the university unit’s organiser...

From TSC to Diabari? DU delegation evaluates Uttara housing plan amid hall construction and repairs
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From TSC to Diabari? DU delegation evaluates Uttara housing plan amid hall construction and repairs

Dhaka University (DU) has begun actively exploring Uttara’s Diabari area as an alternative residential option for its students while the university advances plans to construct new halls and renovate existing ones. The move responds to the long-running accommodation shortage that has left many students without secure, on-campus residence. A DU press release confirmed that a...

Begum Rokeya University expels three students after rooftop ragging; nine more formally warned
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Begum Rokeya University expels three students after rooftop ragging; nine more formally warned

Begum Rokeya University’s administration has taken disciplinary action against students involved in a ragging incident at Bijay 24 Hall on 23 November 2025, suspending three students for varying periods and issuing warnings to nine others. The decision made in the university’s 118th syndicate meeting on 26 November was confirmed by Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Shawkat Ali....

Robolution 2025: MIST launches national robotics showdown with schools, colleges and universities competing / MIST opens Robolution 2025 as IEEE RECON – AI and Arduino challenges kick off
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Robolution 2025: MIST launches national robotics showdown with schools, colleges and universities competing / MIST opens Robolution 2025 as IEEE RECON – AI and Arduino challenges kick off

The Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) inaugurated Robolution 2025 on 27 November 2025, a national-level robotics festival that doubles as the platform for the 4th IEEE international conference RECON focused on robotics, automation, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things. The two events were opened by MIST’s commandant, Major General Md. Nasim Parvez,...

‘Commission partial, code ignored’ — JNUCSU hopefuls demand clean vote after alleged preferential treatment
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‘Commission partial, code ignored’ — JNUCSU hopefuls demand clean vote after alleged preferential treatment

In an emergency press briefing on 27 November 2025, the student panel “Odommo Jobian Oikko” – which is supported by Chhatra Shibir, accused the Jagannath University election commission of partisanship, repeated breaches of the election code, and an unjust postponement of the JNUCSU election. Panel leaders said the commission began showing biased behaviour before the...

RUCSU GS Ammar takes Artcell’s Lincoln and manager to court over fraud claims
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RUCSU GS Ammar takes Artcell’s Lincoln and manager to court over fraud claims

The Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (RUCSU) has filed a legal case against George Lincoln D’Costa, the frontman of popular rock band Artcell, and the band’s manager Khademul Wahab Maher, accusing them of breach of trust, fraud, and financial misconduct after the group allegedly backed out of a major campus concert just hours before it...

BUET experts inspect five more DU halls in rapid post-quake safety sweep 
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BUET experts inspect five more DU halls in rapid post-quake safety sweep 

A technical subcommittee at Dhaka University, staffed with structural experts from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), on Thursday carried out a detailed inspection of five residential halls and hostels as part of a rapid post-earthquake safety assessment. The team examined Haji Muhammad Muhsin Hall, Shamsun Nahar Hall, Dr. Qudrat-e-Khuda Hostel, Athlete Sultana...