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Ex-Kuet VC accused of fund misuse, illegal appointments

21 February 2026, 03:56 AM
Former vice-chancellor Prof Mohammad Masud misused funds from a German-backed research project, made irregular appointments and withdrew salary after his removal from office at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (Kuet), according to a government-formed investigation report.
21 February 2026, 03:56 AM
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NCP eyes bigger role after bagging 6 seats in debut

14 February 2026, 03:43 AM
Amid doubts over its political future and alliance choices, the youth-led National Citizen Party (NCP) has made an eye-catching debut, winning six seats in its first parliamentary election.
14 February 2026, 03:43 AM
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‘Yes’ wins but...

14 February 2026, 03:08 AM
The “Yes” vote in Thursday’s referendum received comparatively lower support than in the previous three plebiscites.
14 February 2026, 03:08 AM

Limit SSC exams to 5 core subjects

11 February 2026, 03:03 AM
A government consultation committee has recommended limiting SSC exams to five core subjects -- Bangla, English, mathematics, science, and social science -- while keeping PSC and JSC exams in classes 5 and 8 scrapped.
11 February 2026, 03:03 AM
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Public exams cut to five subjects under proposed secondary reforms

10 February 2026, 09:44 AM
Draft report urges universal schooling to Class 12, delayed stream division and academic calendar reform
10 February 2026, 09:44 AM
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Harassment of teachers stalks public univs

2 February 2026, 04:53 AM
Several public universities have lately been shaken by incidents in which teachers were harassed, confined to their offices, or even assaulted by student leaders over alleged links to the previous regime, with the authorities failing to prevent the recurrence of such untoward events.
2 February 2026, 04:53 AM
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Govt issues draft ordinances for broadcast, media commissions

29 January 2026, 04:35 AM
The information and broadcasting ministry yesterday published drafts of ordinances of the national media and broadcast commissions and sought opinions by Saturday.
29 January 2026, 04:35 AM
What young voters want in Bangladesh election

Manifesto Expectations / Safety, freedom and job on young voters’ mind

27 January 2026, 02:48 AM
Young voters want citizens’ safety and security at core of their election manifestos, with special focus on safeguarding freedom of expression and protecting rights of minority communities
27 January 2026, 02:48 AM

RU administrative work at a standstill

Most academic and administrative activities at Rajshahi University have ground to a halt as it has been running without a vice-chancellor and a pro vice-chancellor for 21 days.
9 April 2017, 18:00 PM
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RU student returns lost cash to owner

"How did the money come here?" is the question that cropped up in her mind when Sumi discovered a bag full of cash along with her shopping bags.
6 April 2017, 18:00 PM
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RU bus crisis drags on

Though the number of students at Rajshahi University has increased over the years, the buses carrying them to and from the campus
2 March 2017, 18:00 PM

10th Convocation: RU puts graduates in uncertainty

Frustration grips the graduates waiting to attend the 10th convocation of Rajshahi University (RU), as the authorities have yet to announce the date of the programme even though two months have elapsed since the registration process ended.
18 February 2017, 18:00 PM
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RU sees more int'l students

Though born and raised in Jordan, Addel Kader Shihadeh always felt a connection to Bangladesh.
17 February 2017, 18:00 PM
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Pace of investigation frustrates family

Even after three months into the murder of Rajshahi University student Lipu, no significant progress was made in the investigation into the incident.
21 January 2017, 18:00 PM

RU convocation reg fee too high?

The registration fee for the upcoming 10th convocation of Rajshahi University has been fixed at Tk 3,750, at least Tk 1,000
9 November 2016, 18:00 PM
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