Rajshahi University (RU)

RU fresher forced to call mother ‘one last time' in ragging incident

A first-year student from Rajshahi University has lodged a formal complaint last night against two senior students for subjecting him to a disturbing act of ragging in his hostel at Lebubagan, Binodpur

Quota system protest: RU students block Dhaka-Rajshahi highway for over 2hrs

Amid rain, students staged a sit-in on the highway, chanting slogans

Three theatre personalities honoured at RU’s ‘Anarta Natya Mela’

The inaugural ceremony, graced by celebrated guests including playwright Mamunur Rashid, actors and actresses Tariq Anam Khan, Bonna Mirza, Salahuddin Lavlu, and Aruna Biswas, marked the commencement of the theatrical affair. Indian artistes Anshuman Bhowmick and Sanchita Bashu added an international flavour to the event, emphasising the cross-cultural significance of the fair.

RU admission tests May 29 to 31

Admission tests for the honours programme at Rajshahi University (RU) under the 2022-23 academic session will be held from May 29 to 31.

Rajshahi University student found dead at mess

A female student of Rajshahi University (RU) was found dead at a mess in the city early today.

RU to hold honours, masters exams in Jan, halls to remain closed

Rajshahi University authorities today decided to hold the honours and masters examinations, postponed due to Covid-19 pandemic, from January 2, 2021.

Criticising Mohammed Nasim: RU teacher freed on bail

Rajshahi University teacher Kazi Zahidur Rahman was freed on bail on Thursday evening, after an imprisonment of 11 weeks for his Facebook post allegedly involving late Awami League veteran leader Mohammed Nasim.

Arrested under DSA: RU teacher suspended

Rajshahi University authorities have suspended teacher Kazi Zahidur Rahman, who was arrested under the Digital Security Act for making "defamatory" comments about Awami League's deceased presidium member Mohammed Nasim.

RU teacher arrested for Facebook posts 'critical of Nasim'

A teacher of Rajshahi University (RU) was arrested under Digital Security Act early today, for "criticising veteran politician and Awami League presidium member Mohammed Nasim", said police.

March 16, 2020
March 16, 2020

Coronavirus fears: DU, CU, Buet, 4 other universities suspend academic activities

Authorities of seven top public universities have suspended all academic activities aiming to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

March 15, 2020
March 15, 2020

Coronavirus fears: DU students demand suspension of academic activities

Students of Dhaka University and Rajshahi University are demanding suspension of academic activities, fearing potential coronavirus (COVID-19) spread.

February 12, 2020
February 12, 2020

Demo demands justice for RU rape victim

Students have demonstrated at Rajshahi University demanding exemplary punishment for those accused in a rape case filed by one of their fellows.

February 10, 2020
February 10, 2020

SC stays HC verdict cancelling appointment of 3 RU teachers

The Supreme Court stays for eight weeks a High Court verdict that cancelled appointments of three teachers of Crop Science and Technology Department of Rajshahi University.

December 2, 2019
December 2, 2019

HC questions RU VC Sobhan’s legality of holding office

The High Court issues a rule asking the authorities to explain under what authority Prof M Abdus Sobhan is holding the office of vice chancellor of Rajshahi University.

November 16, 2019
November 16, 2019

‘BCL men’ beat up RU student; highway blocked demanding punishment of perpetrators

Students of Rajshahi University block the Dhaka-Rajshahi highway hours after some Chhatra League activists of the university unit allegedly beat up one of their fellows at a dormitory.

October 28, 2019
October 28, 2019

RU student ‘commits suicide’

A student of Rajshahi University reportedly commits suicide at a mess located near the university campus.

October 3, 2019
October 3, 2019

RU teachers, students demand removal of VC, pro-VC

Teachers and students of Rajshahi University (RU) form a human chain on the university campus demanding removal of the vice chancellor (VC) and pro-VC on different charges.

October 1, 2019
October 1, 2019

RU pro-VC’s audio on ‘fixing money for teacher recruitment’ leaked

An audio clip of a conversation between Rajshahi University (RU) Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof Choudhury Zakaria and a job seeker's wife goes viral on social media.

August 26, 2019
August 26, 2019

RU 11th convocation on Nov 30

The 11th convocation of Rajshahi University (RU) will be held on November 30 this year.