Jagannath University (JnU)

Jagannath University left out of UGC’s HEAT project research fund

According to sources, the five-year HEAT project, jointly funded by the Bangladesh government and the World Bank, began in July 2023 with a total budget of Tk 4,016.57 crore. Of this, Tk 2,033.46 crore is being provided by the government and Tk 1,983.11 crore by the World Bank

Jagannath University revives its music festival after six years

The day opened with a seminar titled “Comprehensive Sound Analysis: Music and Consciousness”, where Assistant Professor Dr Ali F M Rezowan presented the keynote speech. Department Head Dr Jhumur Ahmed chaired the session, with Assistant Professor Md Mahmudul Hasan serving as moderator.

7 injured in clash between JnU students, locals in Dholaikhal

At least seven people were injured in a clash between Jagannath University (JnU) students and locals in Dholaikhal area of old Dhaka last night

Time to fix Jagannath University’s infrastructure shortcomings

Proper academic, residential facilities vital for students’ welfare

JnU students gather at Secretariat to press demands

Authorities closed all entry and exit points of the Secretariat

DSA case: Tithy Sarker gets 5 years with probation

A Dhaka tribunal today sentenced Tithy Sarker, a suspended student of Jagannath University (JnU), to five years' imprisonment in a DSA case filed for making derogatory comments about religion on Facebook

No reason for DSA to exist

A JnU student is the latest victim of this anti-people law

Missing JnU student faked her abduction: CID

Jagannath University student Tithy Sarkar went into hiding and faked her own abduction in order to create diversion from the allegation of her “hurting religious sentiment”, Criminal Investigation Department (CID) said during a press briefing at its headquarters in Malibagh.

Jagannath University student tests positive for coronavirus

A female student of Jagannath University (JnU), who lives in Dhaka’s Uttara with her family, tests positive for Covid-19.

March 27, 2019
March 27, 2019

4 JnU students ‘assaulted for protesting stalking’

Four students of Jagannath University are assaulted reportedly by some other students of the university for protesting an incident of “stalking a female student” by the latter on the campus.

February 19, 2019
February 19, 2019

JnU BCL committee dissolved

Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) dissolves its Jagannath University (JnU) unit committee following series factional clashes on the campus.

February 19, 2019
February 19, 2019

43 injured as BCL factions clash

At least 43 people, including six journalists and two policemen, were injured as factions of Bangladesh Chhatra League activists clashed in the capital and Sylhet yesterday.

February 6, 2019
February 6, 2019

2 JnU students sent to jail

A Dhaka court yesterday sent two students of Jagannath University (JnU) to jail in connection with a case for possession of yaba.

February 3, 2019
February 3, 2019

BCL suspends JnU unit after fresh clashes

Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) suspends its unit in Jagannath University (JnU) following another clash at the campus.

January 29, 2019
January 29, 2019

BCL men beat up JnU student

Activists of Jagannath University unit of Bangladesh Chhatra League reportedly beat up a student near the university campus.

July 8, 2018
July 8, 2018

Pro-quota reform rally attacked at JnU

Students of progressive fronts have come under attack at Jagannath University when they were marching in favour of the quota reformation demand.

January 28, 2018
January 28, 2018

JnU female student loses legs under wheels of train

A female student of Jagannath University loses both her legs as a rail engine runs her over at Kamalapur Railway Station in Dhaka.

January 3, 2018
January 3, 2018

2 hurt in JnU BCL factional clash

Two students are injured in a clash between two rival groups of Jagannath University unit Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL).

July 19, 2017
July 19, 2017

‘Traffic cop assault’: Action if JnU students found guilty

Legal actions will be taken against the Jagannath University (JnU) students if they are found guilty of assaulting a traffic sergeant in Dhaka, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia says.

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