A subdued Sakrain
The last day of Poush once meant Old Dhaka’s rooftops bursting with laughter, with colourful kites filling the sky and engaging in playful aerial battles. This year, however, the familiar celebrations seem noticeably subdued.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
A subdued Sakrain
Last day of Poush arrives in Old Dhaka with fewer kites and fading traditions
14 January 2026, 20:30 PM
14 January 2026, 20:30 PM
Old Dhaka gears up for Shakrain
Shakrain one of Old Dhaka’s longest living traditions, is set to be celebrated today, with preparations gathering pace across the historic neighbourhoods of the capital.
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Old Dhaka readies for Sakrain as kites, lanterns and memories return to winter skies
Markets, rooftops and riverbanks buzz with excitement ahead of kite festival tomorrow
13 January 2026, 16:06 PM
13 January 2026, 16:06 PM
JnUCSU representatives await office space, budget after election
VC says student union is a new experience for the university
9 January 2026, 18:21 PM
9 January 2026, 18:21 PM
Shibir sweeps JnUCSU too
The results of the Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUCSU) and hall students’ union elections were officially announced yesterday, with the Islami Chhatra Shibir and Chhatri Sangstha-backed panel “Odommo Jobian Oikya” winning most posts, including the top three positions.
9 January 2026, 05:04 AM
9 January 2026, 05:04 AM
Shibir wins top posts in first JnUCSU polls
Candidates backed by Islami Chhatra Shibir have secured a crucial victory in the first-ever election to Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUCSU) sweeping the vice-president, general secretary and assistant general secretary posts.
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Student Union Polls / JnU voting ends amid allegations of irregularities
Voter turnout in the Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUCSU) election stood at around 65 percent, while turnout in the hall union elections was 77 percent.
6 January 2026, 18:00 PM
6 January 2026, 18:00 PM
JnU student union polls today
After being postponed three times, the Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUcsu) and hall union elections are scheduled to be held today amid tight security on campus.
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM
JnU students allege data breach after receiving polls campaign messages on personal phone
Chhatra Dal-backed candidate says the messages were sent to phone numbers provided by students at several programmes organised by them
3 January 2026, 09:53 AM
First-ever JnU student union polls today
The first-ever Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUCSU) election is all set to take place today, amid heightened security and growing voter enthusiasm on campus.
29 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Allegations of code violations surface ahead of election
Allegations of widespread violations of the election code of conduct have emerged ahead of the first-ever Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUCSU) elections, triggering counter-accusations among rival panels despite a festive mood on campus.
28 December 2025, 18:00 PM
JnU Student Polls: Campaigning ends amid hope for a fair election
Campaigning for the Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUCSU) and hall union elections officially ended yesterday, having begun on December 15.
27 December 2025, 18:00 PM
JnUcsu polls: Teachers split over vote-counting method
JUTA backs manual counting, UTL demands OMR machines
24 December 2025, 13:56 PM
JnU Student Polls: Creative campaigns bring festive spirit to JnU campus
The Jagannath University campus has taken on a festive look ahead of the Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUCSU) election, as aspirants move beyond traditional posters and leaflets, adopting creative and symbolic strategies to connect with voters.
23 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Campaigning underway for JnU's first student union election
Festive atmosphere on campus as students reach out to voters with promises
18 December 2025, 10:38 AM
Candidates, teacher face allegations of breaching rules ahead of JnUcsu polls
Cash donations, food distribution spark controversy
25 November 2025, 13:52 PM
JnUCSU polls: Errors in voter list spark criticism from students
Election Commission promises corrections ahead of December 22 polls
7 November 2025, 15:38 PM
Khadijatul Kubra, once in jail under now-repealed DSA, to contest JnUCSU polls
Would contest from JCD-backed panel if their manifesto aligns with hers, she says
31 October 2025, 10:50 AM
Jagannath University at 20: Steeped in history, strained by struggles
Jagannath University (JnU), one of Bangladesh’s oldest and historic institutions of higher learning, marks 20 years as a full-fledged public university today.
19 October 2025, 21:51 PM
Four JnU buildings risky, yet in use
In 2023, the Rajuk declared four of the eight buildings at Jagannath University unsafe and ordered their evacuation.
16 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Campus abuzz ahead of Jagannath Univ student union polls
Elections scheduled for Nov 27
11 October 2025, 11:12 AM
Major reshuffle in JnU registrar’s office without VC’s consent
Acting registrar defends move as 'internal redistribution' of duties
24 September 2025, 11:06 AM
Six years on, project still stuck in first phase
Despite repeated student protests, government intervention, and even army involvement, the long-awaited second campus of Jagannath University (JnU) in Keraniganj has seen little progress, six years after land acquisition began.
17 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Clay, colour, and devotion transform Old Dhaka’s lanes ahead of Durga Puja
In Shakhari Bazar and Tanti Bazar, artisans busy shaping idols
17 September 2025, 14:37 PM
In a first, university body approves constitution for JnUCSU
The special Syndicate meeting, held from 5:00pm to 8:40pm yesterday, finalised the draft constitution
26 August 2025, 18:19 PM
Sadarghat launch terminal: Once a thriving riverport now barely afloat
With the rise of modern highways and faster road travel, the once-bustling river port is witnessing a sharp drop in passenger traffic
8 August 2025, 20:17 PM
Jagannath University left out of UGC’s HEAT project research fund
According to sources, the five-year HEAT project, jointly funded by the Bangladesh government and the World Bank, began in July 2023 with a total budget of Tk 4,016.57 crore. Of this, Tk 2,033.46 crore is being provided by the government and Tk 1,983.11 crore by the World Bank
28 July 2025, 19:01 PM