1 hospitalised as hunger strike for Ducsu re-polls continues

One of the six students who began a fast unto death demanding fresh election to the Dhaka University Students’ Union (Ducsu) is hospitalised after he fell unconscious.
13 March 2019, 05:14 AM

Chawkbazar tragedy: Wife gets husband's body after 21 days

Wife of a rickshaw puller gets her husband's body, 21 days after the devastating Chawkbazar fire.
12 March 2019, 15:16 PM

What went wrong for the Tigers?

Bangladesh capitulated under two-and-a-half days at the Basin Reserve in Wellington losing the second Test by an innings and 12 runs.
12 March 2019, 11:06 AM

VP-elect Nur now demands fresh Ducsu polls

Newly elected Ducsu VP Nurul Haque Nur once again demands a fresh election to the Dhaka University central students’ boy bringing allegations of vote rigging and ballot stuffing.
12 March 2019, 09:07 AM

‘BCL men’ attack leftists’ procession at CU, 10 hurt

At least 10 members of left-leaning parties are injured as members of a BCL dissolved committee allegedly attack a procession brought out on Chittagong University (CU) campus demanding re-election of Dhaka University Central Students Union (Ducsu).
12 March 2019, 09:06 AM

‘BCL activists’ pounce on boycotters, target Nur

Alleged activists of Chhatra League have assaulted opposition activists at Dhaka University, especially targeting Ducsu’s VP-elect Nurul Haque Nur.
12 March 2019, 08:04 AM

Quota leader shocks BCL

The day began with high hopes of a square Ducsu election pending for nearly three long decades.
11 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Ducsu polls marred in boycott spree

The long-awaited election to Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) is marred by boycott of all panels outside that of the ruling party.
11 March 2019, 07:14 AM

A look back on the history of Ducsu

Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu), also called the second parliament of Bangladesh, played a significant role in the glorious history of several students' movement.
11 March 2019, 07:07 AM

Girls find stashed ballots at Rokeya Hall

Rokeya Hall students have found hidden stash of ballots during Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) elections.
11 March 2019, 06:54 AM

Ducsu polls: Demo for fresh polls, VC’s removal tomorrow

Mass protests roll out to the streets of campus after the opposition panels boycott the Ducsu election alleging irregularities and vote rigging.
11 March 2019, 02:07 AM

Ducsu talks: Selim urges students to cast vote ignoring obstacles

Today’s episode of The Daily Star’s ‘Ducsu Election Talks 2019’ brings Mujahidul Islam Selim, president of Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) and first vice president of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union after the country’s independence, sharing his views on the upcoming election.
10 March 2019, 13:23 PM

Ducsu candidates in joint protest for fair polls

Candidates of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) protest together demanding a fair election to Ducsu tomorrow. The panels of leftists, independent panel, quota reformists submitted a memorandum to the vice chancellor this afternoon in this regard.
10 March 2019, 10:58 AM

Ducsu talks: Highlighting safety, sexual violence to draw female voters

Today’s episode of ‘The Ducsu Election Talks 2019’ brings Tilottama Sikder, member contester from the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) panel and Umme Habiba Benojir, general secretary candidate from the Bangladesh Chhatra Federation panel in the election to the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu).
9 March 2019, 12:41 PM

Let Rohingya women decide their future: Amnesty

Living as a refugee in Bangladesh after fleeing persecution in Myanmar, the story of Rohingya women is all about hardship and struggle.
8 March 2019, 12:14 PM

I Love My Bangladesh

Renowned singer Runa Laila's grandsons, Zain and Aaronare featured in a song titled, 'I Love My Bangladesh'. In an exclusive interview with Rafi Hossain, Raja and Rubayyat Jahan talk about their love for Bangladeshi Music.
8 March 2019, 11:47 AM

Ducsu election talks

In today’s episode of Ducsu election talks, JCD general secretary candidate Anisur Rahman Khandaker Anik claims the DU authorities yet to create a level-playing field at the student dormitories for holding a credible election to its Central Students’ Union.
8 March 2019, 07:25 AM

Mushy set to miss second Test too

Mushfiqur Rahim is unlikely to take part in the second Test against New Zealand, starting from March 8 at Basin Reserve in Wellington as the wicket-keeper batsman is yet to recover fully from the multiple injuries sustained during the ODI series.
6 March 2019, 05:59 AM

Jobike: An alternative vehicle solution in Dhaka

Bicycle-rental service JoBike, which has now rolled out its service in Dhaka, after a year of its successful piloting in Cox's Bazar, plans to transform the two-wheelers as one of the main modes of transport in the congested city.
6 March 2019, 04:53 AM

The revolution begins with us

She is an all through professional, fighting head-on in a grossly male dominated industry. With a tough 'deshi' twang balanced perfectly with a down to earth attitude, she certainly conveys a sense of self-assurance.
4 March 2019, 18:00 PM