Campus

DU apologises for erasing Hasina's smeared graffiti

Students demand resignation of VC, proctor
29 December 2024, 17:55 PM

JU scraps freedom fighter’s grandchildren quota in admission tests

Jahangirnagar University (JU) has decided to abolish quotas allocated to freedom fighter’s grandchildren and vice-chancellor (VC) in undergraduate admission
26 December 2024, 19:17 PM

Sustenance, soaring prices, and struggling students

For many students on a tight budget, meals become purely practical, devoid of any consideration for nutrition or quality.
19 December 2024, 05:00 AM

The terrible eating habits of university students

For students, the very idea of sustenance is synonymous with ‘eating whatever you can’, and this practice is only reinforced by restaurants and university cafeterias offering mainly deep-fried items rich in unsaturated fats and unhealthy carbohydrates.
19 December 2024, 04:00 AM

GNX: Kendrick Lamar’s surprise album is overflowing with a West Coast sound

From the aftermath of what was perhaps one of hip-hop’s biggest rap feuds (against Drake, no less), Kendrick Lamar has released his newest project. The biggest question is: Is it any good?
16 December 2024, 06:00 AM

DUTA office vandalised

Miscreants vandalised Dhaka University Teachers' Association (DUTA) office on the university campus last night
14 December 2024, 13:11 PM

DUET show-cause notice names 14 for torturing students

Probe committee finds them guilty of acting against protests during July-August
13 December 2024, 10:05 AM

The role of ECAs in securing funds for graduate studies abroad

The notion that involvement with extra-curricular activities makes one eligible for graduate funding is hardly the truth.
13 December 2024, 04:00 AM

Can social media help combat gender-based cyber violence?

Digital platforms can become a powerful tool to combat gender-based cyber violence, but only if we act decisively.
12 December 2024, 11:10 AM

JU students seize 37 buses over peer’s harassment

A group of students from Jahangirnagar University (JU) seized at least 37 buses of Rajdhani Paribahan yesterday afternoon in protest after a bus helper of the same transport allegedly harassed a female student of the university.
11 December 2024, 19:02 PM

5 Kuet teachers suspended

Five teachers of the Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (Kuet) have been suspended over their alleged involvement in illegal recruitment and promotion rackets.
9 December 2024, 20:08 PM

Pro-AL teachers of 'Neel Dal' boycott JnU Teachers Association election

A letter was issued and sent to the election's Chief Election Commissioner Prof Md Abdul Alim in this regard today.
9 December 2024, 11:59 AM

Reforms in the judiciary are essential to restoring people’s trust

While successfully meeting the people’s demand for justice in an efficient and timely fashion is a necessity, the indispensable function of guarding the constitution and holding other organs of the state – the legislature and the executive – is just as important.
7 December 2024, 12:22 PM

JU admission tests start from Feb 9

Online application to start from Jan 1; quota for freedom fighters' grandchildren won't be applicable
5 December 2024, 13:00 PM

Addressing the crisis of gender-based violence on campus

University campuses ought to be places where we can learn, grow, and discover new things. Yet, for many women and gender-diverse students in Bangladesh, these spaces have become arenas of fear and marginalisation due to pervasive gender-based violence.
5 December 2024, 04:00 AM

Centralisation of opportunities in Dhaka

University students and job seekers alike face significant challenges due to the centralisation of resources, often having to relocate to Dhaka for better educational and career opportunities.
21 November 2024, 00:00 AM

City of dreams and struggles

The rapid urbanisation of Dhaka has constructed a landscape brimming with promises and challenges alike. With each day appearing to be an endless grind, it’s plain to see that dreams come with a cost.
21 November 2024, 00:00 AM

Working at a startup: What fresh graduates should know

Startups offer valuable experience in adaptability, innovation, and problem-solving which can be appealing for fresh graduates. However, it is important to consider whether the startup environment aligns with your career goals to avoid any potential mismatch.
18 November 2024, 13:00 PM

Dandadan: A pulpy, genre-bending shonen that will move you

A genre-bending melting pot of comedy, romance, action, and sci-fi, Dandadan feels like the beginning of something fresh in the world of shonen anime.
17 November 2024, 11:56 AM

First “Durbin Exhibition” at IUB showcases celestial wonders

IUB hosted the first “Durbin Exhibition” on October 31 as part of “Astronomy Night 8”.
17 November 2024, 09:22 AM