Suspension of DU in-person classes to continue till Feb 21

The closure of in-person classes of Dhaka University has been extended till February 21.
5 February 2022, 07:47 AM

To TSC in search of tea

Those who are regular listeners of contemporary Bangla music are familiar with a song that talks about roaming around the streets of the city in search of a cup of tea that comes in cheap.
4 February 2022, 18:00 PM

‘An artist’s protest is in their art’

Students of fine arts at Rajshahi University (RU) have started a three-day-long protest, showcasing their artworks yesterday near the accident spot where Mahmud Habib Himel, a student of the same faculty, was crushed to death.
3 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Stress culture at universities

Is it time to take a break?
2 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Roadblocks in research for women

Gender biases discourage women from pursuing careers in research.
2 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Schools to stay closed for two more weeks

Schools and colleges are set to be closed for two more weeks after February 6 due to the high Covid infection rate in the country.
2 February 2022, 18:00 PM

BCL announces DU hall committee

After a gap of over five years, Chhatra League (BCL) yesterday announced the list of its presidents and secretaries for the 18 Dhaka University (DU) halls.
2 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Torturing, Bullying Student: Three BCL members suspended from hall

Three members of Chhatra League’s Bijoy Ekattor hall unit of Dhaka University (DU) were suspended from the hall for six months over torturing and bullying a student at the hall seven days ago.
2 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Fighting for the bare minimum

At Jahangirnagar University (JU), there’s no books available in braille, neither is are there reserved seats in the dorms for students with disabilities.
2 February 2022, 18:00 PM

3 BCL activists suspended from DU hall for torturing student

Three Chhatra League activists of Bijoy Ekattor Hall unit of Dhaka University were suspended from the hall for six months for torturing and bullying a student a week ago.
2 February 2022, 12:59 PM

Schools, colleges to remain closed for 2 more weeks: Education Ministry

The ongoing closure of schools and colleges is being extended for two more weeks -- amid the surge in Covid-19 cases across the country.
2 February 2022, 10:53 AM

Student run over by truck on campus: RU appoints new proctor

Dr Ashabul Haque, a professor of mathematics department of Rajshahi University, was made the new proctor today.
2 February 2022, 09:37 AM

Rajshahi University acting proctor removed

Rajshahi University authorities have removed acting proctor Assistant Professor Leaket Ali from his post following the death of a student in campus last night.
1 February 2022, 20:15 PM

Create ‘Unique IDs’ for students: UGC to private unis

Chairman of the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC) Prof Dr Kazi Shahidullah today directed the authorities concerned of all private universities across the country to expedite the implementation of “Unique ID” for their students.
1 February 2022, 16:39 PM

JUST grants admission to Nipun, finally

Nipun Biswas, a student who could not get admitted to Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST) after having failed to reach the university campus on time on January 30, will be granted admission on humanitarian grounds.
1 February 2022, 15:27 PM

Three teachers for 566 students!

The acute shortage of teachers has been hampering the academic progress of Baniachang Government Girls’ High School in Habiganj. The school established in 1968 currently has three teachers against about 566 students.
31 January 2022, 18:00 PM

In-person exams to be held in JU from Feb 7

The authorities of Jahangirnagar University (JU) have announced that the practical and theoretical examinations will be held in person from February 7.
31 January 2022, 06:08 AM

Keep schools open: Unicef

Unicef has urged governments across the world to keep schools open to avert a learning catastrophe.
29 January 2022, 18:00 PM

101 college, university students died by suicide in 2021: Study

A recent media monitoring study revealed that 101 students enrolled in tertiary educational institutions had died by suicide in the 12 months of 2021.
29 January 2022, 08:03 AM

No excuses, keep schools open: Unicef

The United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) has asked the governments across the world to keep schools open as millions of children are currently affected by full or partial school closures due to the pandemic.
29 January 2022, 05:57 AM