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JnU new campus protest: Students lock down administrative building

Jagannath University students locked down the institution's administrative building this morning to press home their demand of handing over the project for the institution's second campus to the army.

Suhrawardy Udyan Rally: Islamic leaders place nine-point demand

Leaders of Ulama Mashayekh Bangladesh today issued a nine-point demand, including a call to officially declare Qadianis as non-Muslims and to prohibit pro-Saad factions within Tabligh Jamaat from participating in Ijtema activities.

Hidden hardships students from lower middle-income families endure in public universities

For many students from lower middle-income backgrounds in Bangladesh, reaching university is a significant milestone, but it also brings tough realities. While some have family support to meet basic needs, others face a relentless struggle, as they balance academic ambitions with severe financial l

Thousands throng Suhrawardy Udyan for Olama Mashayekh rally

Thousands from across the country gathered in Dhaka's Suhrawardy Udyan this morning to attend a rally organised by Olama Mashayekh Bangladesh.

BNP seeks public role in political decisions

Amidst calls to ban the Awami League and Jatiya Party, BNP senior leader Gayeshwar Chandra Roy on Monday stated that it is ultimately up to people to determine whom to accept or reject, through a transparent national election.

Steps being taken to ensure voting rights of expats: Commission chief tells CA

The Election Reform Commission is taking appropriate steps to ensure the voting rights of Bangladeshi expatriates.

58 more cadet SIs relieved ‘for violating discipline’

Fifty-eight more cadet sub-inspectors (SIs) of Sarda Police Academy have been relieved for breaching discipline during the training session.

First phase of Biswa Ijtema begins Jan 31

The first phase of Biswa Ijtema will be held from 31 January to February 2, while the second phase of the congregation will take place from February 7 to 9, 2025 on the bank of Turag River at Tongi in Gazipur district.

DU admission process begins

The online application process for the undergraduate admission programme at Dhaka University for the academic year 2024-25 has begun.

Motorcyclist killed in Gaibandha road accident

A motorcyclist was killed in a road accident on Bogura-Rangpur Highway in Bakchar area under Gobindaganj upazila in the district on Sunday evening.

Retired UGC officials call on chairman

A group of Retired Officials Welfare Association of Bangladesh University Grants Commission (UGC) paid a courtesy call on its chairman Professor SMA Faiz at his office here yesterday.

Students should be active in extracurricular activities: BRUR VC

Vice-chancellor (VC) of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) Professor Dr. Md Showkat Ali has said the university students should be active in extracurricular activities besides academic studies.

College, university level debate competition held in Rajshahi

Final round of the college and university leveldebate competition 'Amrai Sera' was held here today.

JU Prof Nurul Islam made new pro-vc of NU

Professor Dr. Md. Nurul Islam of Jahangirnagar University's Geography and Environment department has been made the new pro-vice-chancellor of National University (NU).

Former, current UP chairmen arrested in Gazipur

A former and an incumbent union parishad chairmen of Kishoreganj were arrested in Gazipur's Signboard area last night on charges of launching an attack on students on July 20.

Rajshahi gets first female DC in 254-year history

The government has appointed a female Deputy Commissioner (DC) and District Magistrate in Rajshahi for the first time since the district's establishment in 1769.

Touhid off to Kuwait to attend counter terrorism conference

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain today departed for Kuwait to attend the high-level counter-terrorism conference to be held on November 4-5 in Kuwait City.

UGC and BAU to work together for agro dev and research

The University Grants Commission (UGC) and Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) will jointly work on a project aimed at enhancing research and development in agriculture and food technology, climate management and strengthening higher education in agricultural fields.

Students of Fauzdarhat Nursing College block Dhaka-Ctg highway

Several hundred students from Faujdarhat Nursing College blocked the Dhaka-Chattogram highway today with a six-point demand, including 10th grade recognition for nursing diploma holders.