Sirajul Islam Rubel

Disturbing accounts of ‘police abuse’

The night of July 27, 2024, still haunts her. A first-year law student of a private university, she still cannot forget how detectives surrounded her in a small room and groped her. On a table in front of her lay a blank paper for her to confess, according to her accounts to the International Crimes Tribunal and The Daily Star.

3d ago

What triggered the nightlong chaos between DU and seven college students?

At least 20 students from both sides were injured while the two sides chased each other

2w ago

Media objectivity shapes students’ journalism career choices: survey

Male students comprised 55.6 percent of participants, with females accounting for 44.4 percent. Geographically, 61.5 percent of the students hailed from outside Dhaka, while 38.5 percent were based in the capital.

4w ago

University student unions: Student bodies split over polls timing

With DU and JU gearing up for student union elections, the student bodies are now sharply divided over when the polls should be held.

1m ago

Unease at DU campus as some incidents reek of vigilantism

After the Awami League’s fall and the ban on Chhatra League, improvement in the overall atmosphere is quite visible at Dhaka University.

1m ago

Crimes against humanity: ICT analysing Hasina’s phone calls, documents

Sheikh Hasina’s phone calls and documents of meetings in July-August are being analysed as part of a probe into allegations of crimes against humanity during the 2024 mass uprising.

1m ago

Students, Nagorik committee: We’ll form a political party within 2 months

The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and Jatiya Nagorik Committee are planning to form a new political party within a month or two, said Nasiruddin Patwary, convener of the Jatiya Nagorik Committee.

2m ago

Post-August 5: DU halls no longer students’ nightmare

Molla Taimur Rahman was enrolled at Dhaka University in 2022 and had  landed himself a seat in Sir AF Rahman Hall as a residential student.

2m ago
November 17, 2024
November 17, 2024

Overcrowding, pollution, food stalls: Suhrawardy Udyan under threat

As far as the eye can see, food stalls crowd every nook and corner, offering everything from “bhaja puras” to Chinese dishes. Tea vendors jostle for space alongside hawkers selling women’s ornaments at bargain prices.

November 16, 2024
November 16, 2024

‘Sidelined and forgotten’

Female activists of the July uprising fight for recognition

November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024

DU Affiliated 7 Colleges: A rocky relationship heading for separation

The seven colleges’ journey with Dhaka University may soon come to an end, with both parties aiming for a fresh start -- separately.

November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024

DU would welcome the decision

Dhaka University would support the government’s decision to remove the seven colleges from DU’s affiliation, said pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic) Dr Mamun Ahmed in a recent interview with The Daily Star.

October 27, 2024
October 27, 2024

Politics at DU: Old guard to give way to young blood

The rules of Dhaka University stipulate that a student remains a regular one for eight years -- six years for graduation and two for post-graduation degrees.

September 30, 2024
September 30, 2024

Buet authorities’ notice: Students cannot join any political party, other orgs

Buet authorities have announced that students cannot be members of any political organisation, be it on campus or outside. 

September 23, 2024
September 23, 2024

DU comes back to life

The Dhaka University campus was full of energy and life yesterday as students returned to classes after over three months.

September 21, 2024
September 21, 2024

Tofazzal’s death in mob lynching: DU, hall officials failed to take swift action

Tofazzal Hossain, who was beaten to death by a mob, had been held captive at the Dhaka University’s Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall for over three hours, starting at 7:45pm on Wednesday.

September 20, 2024
September 20, 2024

Savagery at DU: They beat him, fed him, then killed him

Tofazzal Hossain was a familiar face to many resident students of Dhaka University. He would often wander about the campus, dorms, and gladly eat if somebody offered him food.

September 11, 2024
September 11, 2024

DU dorms finally rid of ‘gono rooms’

The dormitories of Dhaka University no longer have any “gono rooms”, where students, especially freshers, were crammed into usually by the ruling party’s student wing.