Jahangirnagar University (JU)

Butterfly Fair: A celebration of colours at JU

The Zahir Raihan Auditorium at Jahangirnagar University transformed into a vibrant hub of activity yesterday during the daylong Butterfly Fair, showcasing hundreds of live butterflies and captivating photographs.
6 December 2024, 20:26 PM

No student should be at risk of death on their campus

JU authorities must take strict action to ensure students’ safety
20 November 2024, 13:17 PM

Ex-BCL leader beaten to death at Jahangirnagar

A former Chhatra League leader of Jahangirnagar University died last night, hours after being beaten up by students on the campus, police said.
18 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Quota protest: JU students block Dhaka-Aricha highway

Hundreds of students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) blocked the Dhaka-Aricha highway near the university campus for around two hours to protest the reinstatement of the quota system in government jobs
7 July 2024, 06:38 AM

JU needs a new master plan urgently

The uniqueness of its green campus must be preserved
23 June 2024, 08:44 AM

JU lost 40pc waterbodies in 35 years

Jahangirnagar University campus, known for its verdant fields, woods, and waterbodies, has lost nearly 40 percent of its waterbodies over the last three and a half decades.
21 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Voices in captivity

To justify the restrictions, governments run a fear factory.
24 February 2024, 04:00 AM

JU entry tests start on Feb 22

The first year honours admission test at Jahangirnagar University (JU) for the academic year 2023-24 will begin on February 22 and will continue till February 29
1 January 2024, 14:53 PM

More trees fall victim to development

Jahangirnagar University must protect its green campus
3 November 2023, 05:00 AM

Mind the gap in centralised university admissions

The practical implementation of this method has revealed significant shortcomings.
28 October 2023, 02:00 AM

Selim Al Deen posthumously awarded Swadhinata Padak

Nine individuals and one institution have been chosen for this year's Swadhinata Padak, across several categories.
10 March 2023, 12:59 PM

Anjan Dutt captivates crowds at JU

Yesterday at Jahangirnagar University, he performed in the “Batch Day” celebrations arranged by the institution’s 31st batch.
4 March 2023, 11:31 AM

Set up committees to address sexual abuse

Complaint committees are a must to ensure safety of working women, students
30 November 2022, 06:05 AM

Is harassing students a disciplinary method at universities now?

The apathy towards ending sexual harassment on campus is a symptom of wider institutional control.
10 August 2022, 14:30 PM

JU VC Prof Nurul Alam served legal notice to step down in 24 hours

A Supreme Court lawyer today (August 4, 2022) served a legal notice to Jahangirnagar University’s (JU) Vice Chancellor (VC) Prof Md Nurul Alam, requesting him to resign from the post in 24 hours as he has been functioning as the VC even after the age (65 years) of his retirement.
4 August 2022, 15:59 PM

95% JU students want halls to remain open: Online poll

According to an online poll by Jahangirnagar University students, 95.04 percent students want university dormitories to remain open.
24 January 2022, 08:52 AM

No in-person class at JU from Jan 9

Jahangirnagar University (JU) authorities have decided to suspend in-person classes from Sunday (January 9) due to the present Covid-19 situation.
6 January 2022, 11:15 AM

JU halls to reopen, vaccination on campus to kick off tomorrow

Authorities of Jahangirnagar University (JU) will reopen residential halls and launch Covid-19 vaccination drive on campus for teachers, students and staff tomorrow.
10 October 2021, 10:11 AM

JU Academic Council recommends opening halls on Oct 21

The Academic Council of Jahangirnagar University (JU) has recommended that the university's residential halls be opened from October 21.
30 September 2021, 05:11 AM

Mikha president, Rakibul gen secy of JU Chhatra Union

Mikha Piregu and Rakibul Rony have been made president and general secretary respectively of Bangladesh Chhatra Union’s Jahangirnagar University unit.
10 January 2020, 11:21 AM