Chittagong University (CU)

Lessons to be learnt from the CU violence

The violence was first triggered by the alleged assault of a female student by a security guard at her private mess.
3 September 2025, 07:00 AM

CU students, locals clash over assault on female peer

Two rounds of clashes between villagers and students of Chittagong University have left at least 240 people injured. The violence was sparked by the alleged assault on a female student on Saturday night and flared yesterday afternoon.
31 August 2025, 18:01 PM

Thrown from the roof: CU violence caught on camera

A fresh clash broke out today between the students of Chittagong University (CU) and local residents
31 August 2025, 12:37 PM

Two Daily Star journalists assaulted during clash at CU

Although the two identified themselves as journalists, locals accused them of carrying fake ID cards and began beating them
31 August 2025, 08:43 AM

Fresh clash erupts between CU students, locals

Both sides were seen hurling brickbats and wielding sticks during the confrontation, turning the area into a battlefield
31 August 2025, 07:37 AM

Over 100 injured in overnight clashes between CU students, locals

Following the clash, the university authorities have postponed all departmental examinations scheduled for today.
31 August 2025, 02:28 AM

CU returns to merit-based hall seat allocations

Chittagong University's residential halls, once marked by political dominance and disorder, are witnessing a shift toward greater discipline in the wake of last year's July uprising.
14 August 2025, 21:53 PM

'Student assault': CU main entrance unlocked after assurance

The students opened the gate around 12:00pm
15 April 2025, 04:58 AM

Yunus to attend CU convocation, receive honourary degree

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, former professor of Chittagong University's (CU) economics department, is set to visit the university after 36 years
26 March 2025, 05:07 AM

CU to launch 'e-car' service on campus for students

This announcement was made by the university's Pro-Vice Chancellor (administration), Professor Kamal Uddin, on Saturday evening
7 October 2024, 05:42 AM

CU Fine Arts students let teachers go after 9 hours' confinement

Twelve teachers of Chittagong University were released after being confined by agitating students for nine hours inside the Institute of Fine Arts. .The students have been demanding relocation of their institute to the main Chittagong University campus since November 16.
21 November 2022, 12:06 PM

Home, not a cage. Safety, not a curfew.

This is 2022. Imagine asking for security from your own alma mater and being caged as part of the solution.
23 July 2022, 14:00 PM

CU expels 2 students over sexual assault of female student

The authorities of Chittagong University have permanently expelled two of its students for their involvement in the sexual assault of a student of Chittagong University on July 17.
23 July 2022, 13:42 PM

Sexual harassment: CU students protest with poetry and songs

With four-point demand, students of Chittagong University (CU) waged a unique protest last night on the campus for the third consecutive day through poetry and songs.
22 July 2022, 18:09 PM

Protect female students or protect perpetrators?

It’s high time the CU administration picked a side
22 July 2022, 13:15 PM

CU student sexual assault: 2 perpetrators identified

The Chittagong University (CU) administration and police have identified two persons in the case filed over sexually assaulting a female student at the Chittagong University campus on the night of July 17.
22 July 2022, 08:50 AM

Apex court upholds HC bail order for CU teacher in sedition case

The Supreme Court has upheld a High Court order that granted bail to Anwar Hossain Choudhury, an assistant professor of Chattogram University’s sociology department, in a sedition case.
13 September 2020, 09:31 AM

CU to make list of disadvantaged students for providing gadgets for online classes

The authorities of Chittagong University have asked all disadvantaged students who are unable to purchase electronic gadgets for online classes, to submit their names to their respective departments within August 29.
27 August 2020, 13:46 PM

CU, RU extend suspension of all activities

The authorities of Rajshahi University and Chittagong University extend the suspension of all classes, examinations and administrative activities until further notice due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
12 April 2020, 10:11 AM

CU to donate Tk one crore to PM's relief fund

The authorities of Chittagong University (CU) have decided to donate Tk one crore to prime minister's relief and welfare fund to support the government in the ongoing battle against the deadly coronavirus pandemic.
5 April 2020, 11:15 AM