Tuesday, 09 Sep, 2025

Education

Voting ends in DUCSU election 

Polling for the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) election concluded on Tuesday afternoon (Sept 9), with voting wrapped up at several centres including the Senate Building, Udayan School, TSC, and Curzon Hall at around 4:00pm.  The day’s polling had

Women’s turnout in DUCSU polls encouraging, says Umama Fatema 

Umama Fatema, an independent candidate for vice president in the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election, has praised the strong presence of female voters while also voicing concerns over irregularities at polling centres. Speaking to reporters after casting her

Polling officer removed after ballot error at DUCSU election centre

A polling officer at Dhaka University’s Curzon Hall was relieved of his duties on Tuesday (Sept 9) after mistakenly handing more than one ballot paper to a student during voting in the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election. The incident occurred at the

Abidul Islam cleared of code violation allegations

Abidul Islam Khan, vice-presidential candidate from the Chhatra Dal panel in the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election, did not violate electoral rules by entering a polling centre on Tuesday (September 9), officials confirmed. Earlier in the day, Abidul entered

Sadik Kayem accuses Chhatra Dal of violating DUCSU election code

Abu Sadik Kayem, vice-presidential candidate from the Shibir-backed United Student Alliance panel in the ongoing Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election, has alleged that candidates affiliated with Chhatra Dal violated the electoral code of conduct. Speaking to

DUCSU Election: Students cast ballots in festive mood 

Voting for the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) continued on Tuesday (Sept 9) amid a celebratory atmosphere. Students turned out in large numbers and expressed enthusiasm over exercising their democratic rights. The polls opened at 8:00 am across several

Voting underway in DUCSU elections amid tight monitoring

Polling for the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) is currently in progress, as students returned to the ballot boxes on Tuesday (September 9) to elect their representatives in one of the country’s most significant student bodies. Voting began promptly at

22 Bangladeshis awarded UK’s Chevening Scholarship; applications now open for next cohort

A total of 22 exceptional young professionals from Bangladesh have been awarded the prestigious UK Government Chevening Scholarships for the 2025/26 academic year.  These scholars will soon travel to the United Kingdom to pursue one-year master’s degrees at world-class

Dhaka University set for DUCSU elections under tight security

Dhaka University is set to hold elections for its Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) and hall councils on Tuesday (Sept 9), with police implementing a three-tier security system to ensure a peaceful vote. Law enforcement officials said security measures were put in place from Monday

Govt to scrap private school committees from Dec 1

The Ministry of Education has announced that all governing bodies and managing committees of private educational institutions in Bangladesh will be dissolved effective December 1. The directive was issued on Monday (Sept 8) through a circular from the Secondary and Higher Education

Comilla University student, her mother found dead  

Police recovered the bodies of a university student and her mother from their home in Cumilla town early Monday (Sept 8). The victims were identified as 23-year-old Sumaiya Akter Rinti, a third-year public administration student at Comilla University, and her mother, 52-year-old

JCD candidates take oath ahead of DUCSU polls

Candidates of the Abid-Hamim-Mayed panel, supported by the Bangladesh Jatiyotabadi Chatrodol (JCD), took their oath for the upcoming Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) and hall council elections on Sunday (September 7). The ceremony was held at the historic Banyan

DUCSU campaign ends today, JCD launches cleanliness drive

Sunday marks the final day of election campaigning for the Dhaka University (DU) Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) and hall student council elections, scheduled to be held on Tuesday.  Candidates are allowed to conduct their last-day campaigns from 10 am to 10 pm.

Chittagong University to resume classes Sunday

Chittagong University will resume regular academic activities from Sunday following a clash between students and local residents. The university administration issued a notice on Thursday (September 4) that classes and exams will return to the normal schedule from September 7. Campus

Mahin quits DUCSU GS race, supports Baker

Independent candidate Mahin Sarkar has withdrawn his candidature for the position of General Secretary (GS) in the upcoming Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election, extending his support to Bangladesh Ganatantrik Chhatra Sangsad (BGCS) nominee Abu Baker Mojumdar.

19 IUB students selected as Millennium Fellows 

Nineteen undergraduate students from Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) have been selected for the prestigious Millennium Fellowship Class of 2025. The announcement for the semester-long leadership program, run by the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) and the Millennium Campus

Prof. Bokhtiar Ahmed appointed UNESCO Chair in Language Ecology

Prof. Bokhtiar Ahmed, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (SLASS) at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), has been appointed the UNESCO Chair in Language Ecology, making IUB the third Bangladeshi university to house this prestigious chair.  In this role,

CU exams suspended until September 4 

Authorities at the Chittagong University (CU) have suspended all scheduled examinations across departments and institutes until September 4, following violent clashes between students and local residents. The announcement came in an official notice signed by Acting Controller of

Section 144 imposed at Chittagong University

Authorities have imposed Section 144 at Chittagong University (CU) and surrounding areas to contain clashes between students and local villagers. Hathazari Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Abdullah Al Mumin confirmed the matter to the media. Section 144 prohibits the gathering of four or

Over 50 injured in overnight clashes at Chittagong University 

More than 50 students were injured in violent clashes between university students and residents near Chittagong University (CU) late Saturday night (Aug 30), following an incident involving the alleged harassment of a female student. The unrest erupted around 11:30 pm near Gate 2 of