Thursday, 25 Sep, 2025

Education

IUB observes World Pharmacists Day 2025

The Department of Pharmacy under the School of Pharmacy and Public Health (SPPH) of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organized a seminar to mark World Pharmacists Day 2025 on September 24, 2025, at the IUB Auditorium. The event was held under the global theme “Think Health,

Dhaka Central University draft outlines 7 campuses, 4 schools

A draft ordinance for the proposed “Dhaka Central University,” built around the seven government colleges of the capital, has been unveiled, detailing the academic structure, curriculum, and governance framework for the new institution. According to the draft, the Dhaka

IUB School of Law becomes runner-up at the BUP National Moot Court Competition 2025

The School of Law of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) secured the runners-up position at the BUP National Moot Court Competition 2025, held from September 11–14, 2025, at Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), Dhaka. The competition was organized under the BUP

Tk 480cr textbook procurement proposal for class-9 not approved 

The government has declined to approve a major procurement proposal involving more than five crore textbooks for ninth-grade students, citing the need for further scrutiny of suppliers and quality standards.  The decision came during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Public

JCD unveils panel for CUCSU polls

The Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) has announced its full panel for the upcoming Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (CUCSU) election. JCD Central Committee General Secretary Nasir Uddin revealed the panel at a press conference on the university campus Thursday (Sep 18)

IUB and Soroptimist International Club of Dhaka organize seminar on workplace harassment

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) and Soroptimist International Club of Dhaka (SICD) jointly organized a seminar titled “Workplace Harassment of Women” at the DMK Lecture Gallery of IUB on September 13, 2025. The seminar addressed legal, institutional, and social

Polytechnic students block Satrasta Mor over 4-point demand

Students of technical and vocational institutions staged a blockade at Dhaka’s busy Satrasta Mor (intersection) on Wednesday (Sept 17), demanding justice and sweeping reforms in the technical education sector. The demonstration began around 11:15 a.m., bringing traffic to a

New JUCSU committee to take oath Sept 18

The oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected committee of the Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union (JUCSU) will be held on September 18 at 3:00 pm at the university's Senate Hall. Professor Dr A K M Rashidul Alam, Proctor of the university and Member-Secretary of

Nationwide protests in polytechnic institutes on Wednesday

Rejecting the recently formed committee, Bangladesh Technical Students’ Movement, has announced a countrywide programme of demonstrations, protests, and sit-ins at key points in every district on Wednesday (September 17). The announcement was made by the organisation’s

JUCSU: Independent Zitu elected VP, Shibir’s Mazhar GS

Independent candidate Abdur Rashid Zitu has been elected Vice President (VP) and Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed Mazharul Islam General Secretary (GS) of the Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (JUCSU), according to the final results announced on Saturday. Voting for

JUCSU election commission member Rezwana Karim resigns

Another member of the Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (JUCSU) Election Commission, Dr Rezwana Karim Snigdha, resigned on Saturday, announcing her decision around 2 pm. Her resignation came a day after Professor Mafruhi Sattar, another commission member, stepped

JU suspends Sept 14 classes, exams amid JUCSU polls

The Jahangirnagar University (JU) authorities have announced that all academic classes and administrative offices will remain closed on September 14, citing the mental and physical exhaustion of teachers, students, and staff following the recently concluded JU Central Students' Union

JUCSU election results to be announced this evening

The final results of the Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (JUCSU) election will be announced this evening, Chief Election Commissioner Professor Moniruzzaman has said. Speaking to reporters on Saturday afternoon, he confirmed that the results would be declared

DUCSU leaders stand by family of late journo Tarikul Shibli

Newly elected leaders of the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) have extended their support to the family of journalist Tarikul Shibli, who died after falling ill while covering the recent DUCSU elections. On Friday, several DUCSU leaders, including newly elected Vice

JU teacher dies on duty during JUCSU polls

A lecturer of Jahangirnagar University (JU) died this morning while performing election duty during the ongoing Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (Jucsu) polls. The deceased was identified as Jannatul Ferdous, a lecturer in the university’s Fine Arts

Chhatra Dal boycotts Jucsu elections over rigging allegations

The Chhatra Dal-backed panel has withdrawn from the Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (Jucsu) elections, citing allegations of vote rigging. The announcement was made on Thursday (Sept 11) at around 3:30pm during a press conference by Sheikh Sadi Hasan, the

Jucsu elections see rising turnout

Voting for the Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union (Jucsu) and hall unions elections is currently underway, marking the first such polls in 33 years.  Balloting began at 9am on Thursday (Sept 11) across 224 booths situated in 21 residential halls on campus and is

Voting begins in Jucsu election after 33 years

Voting in the Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (Jucsu) election began at 9am on Thursday (September 11), marking the return of the long-awaited polls after more than three decades. The election is being held across 21 residential halls and will continue until 5pm.

JCD VP candidate Abidul rejects Ducsu results

Bangladesh Jatiyotabadi Chatrodol (JCD)-backed vice president candidate Md Abidul Islam Khan has rejected the results of the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (Ducsu) election, calling them a “planned fraud.” However, his panel’s general secretary

No classes, exams at Dhaka University today

Dhaka University authorities have announced that all classes and examinations will remain suspended on Wednesday (September 10). The decision was confirmed in a press release issued Tuesday by Md Rafiqul Islam, acting director of the university’s Public Relations Office.