Jagannath University

JnU teachers, students gather at Kakrail; hunger strike after Juma planned

They have been thronging the northeastern side of Kakrail mosque since morning

Students, teachers call for JnU 'shutdown'

JnU students have continued their blockade at the capital's Kakrail intersection for the second consecutive day

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.

JnU publishes admission test results for 3 units

The results were announced today through separate notices on the university's website and social media pages

Jagannath University to host concert today in support of flood victims

The Jagannath University Band Music Association is hosting a charity concert to support flood relief efforts across 11 districts of the country.

Politics banned at JnU; in-person classes from Aug 18

The authorities of Jagannath University (JnU) today banned all types of political activities involving students, faculty members, and administrative staff on the university campus

My beloved country cannot be bloodied like this: Shakib Khan

Following violent clashes between student protesters and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists at different public universities around the country, celebrities have voiced their support for the quota reform movement. The July 15 incident left approximately 300 people injured, including female students and BCL members. As of July 17 (3:00pm), six fatalities have been reported due to the ongoing unrest.

Corruption in public universities / Era of complacency must come to an end

Taxpayer funds, earmarked for the advancement of knowledge and the betterment of society, must not be squandered on corrupt practices.

We want harassment-free campuses

The present condition on university campuses has allowed cases of repeated harassment by single individuals—or, in other words, serial harassers.

April 18, 2016
April 18, 2016

JnU teacher suspended over sexual abuse

A teacher of Jagannath University (JnU) is suspended for sexually harassing female students.

April 8, 2016
April 8, 2016

Nazim killing: Ansar al-Islam ‘claims responsibility’

Ansar al-Islam, a suspected militant group, claims the responsibility for the murder of secular activist Nazimuddin Samad, says SITE Intelligence Group.

April 7, 2016
April 7, 2016

Protect online activists in Bangladesh: UN

The United Nations renews its call for the security authorities in Bangladesh to ‘adequately protect’ online activists who might be at risk. European Union strongly condemns the killing of Jagannath University student Nazim.

April 7, 2016
April 7, 2016

Nazim murder: JnU students threaten strike Sunday

Jagannath University students threaten to go for an all-out strike on the campus on Sunday demanding arrest of their fellow Nazim’s killers.

March 24, 2016
March 24, 2016

Colours of Holi in Dhaka

The colourful festival of Holi in Dhaka, takes place across the country as well as at the thousand-year old Dhakeswari Mandir.

March 8, 2016
March 8, 2016

Female student harassment: 4 JnU students suspended

Jagannath University authorities suspend four of its students for allegedly harassing a female student on the campus.

October 31, 2015
October 31, 2015

Tk 3-5 lakh charged for leaked questions: DB

The question paper leak syndicate used to take Tk 3-5 lakh from Dhaka and Jagannath university admission seekers.

October 13, 2015
October 13, 2015

JnU teachers decide to participate in admission test

Jagannath University teachers will participate in the university’s admission test programme, a press release from their behalf says.

October 12, 2015
October 12, 2015

Jagannath “B” unit admission result published

Jagannath University publishes the “B” unit test results for the admission to the arts faculty for the 2015-16 academic session.

October 11, 2015
October 11, 2015

JnU teacher suspended for helping relative during admission test

Jagannath University authorities suspend a teacher of political science for helping his relative during admission test held on October 9.