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.

July 31, 2019
July 31, 2019

RU journalism students go on hunger strike for exam-results

Hundreds of students of Mass Communication and Journalism (MCJ) Department of Rajshahi University go on a hunger strike demanding the publication of their year-final results as soon as possible.

July 25, 2019
July 25, 2019

Sayedee, 103 others charged for RU student Faruk murder

Jamaat-e-Islami leader Delwar Hossain Sayedee, who was awarded imprisonment until death for crimes against humanity, has been charged in a court for abetting the murder of Rajshahi University student Faruk Hossain in 2010.

July 24, 2019
July 24, 2019

RU admission test Oct 20-22

Admission test for honours programme of Rajshahi University (RU) under 2019-20 academic session will be held from October 20 to October 22 this year.

July 11, 2019
July 11, 2019

RU teachers, students demand justice for rape victims

Students and teachers of Mass Communication and Journalism department of Rajshahi University have formed a human chain protesting the rising incidents of rape across the country.

June 30, 2019
June 30, 2019

Sexual harassment: RU students demand teacher's punishment

Around 100 students of Rajshahi University's Institute of Education and Research (IER) department form a human chain today demanding punishment to the teacher who allegedly sexually harassed two students of the institution.

May 8, 2019
May 8, 2019

2 RU BCL activists beaten by litchi guards

Guards of litchi orchard said to have beaten two students of Rajshahi University who are top leaders of the campus’ Bangladesh Chhatra League unit.

April 23, 2019
April 23, 2019

Prof Rezaul Murder: Speedy execution of verdict demanded

Students and teachers of Rajshahi University demonstrates at campus demanding speedy execution of the verdict delivered in the murder case of English department professor AFM Rezaul Karim Siddiquee.

April 7, 2019
April 7, 2019

2 RU students die of ‘alcohol poisoning’

Two students of Rajshahi University die of “alcohol poisoning” in the city.

March 21, 2019
March 21, 2019

Demo for safer roads at RU, CU

Rajshahi University and Chittagong University students have demonstrated in solidarity with the protest for safer roads in Dhaka.

March 9, 2019
March 9, 2019

6 teams develop ideas in DW-RU media tech bootcamp on day 2

Six teams of challengers are finalising separate prototypes of their projects in the second day of the Media Tech Challenge Bootcamp 2019 at Rajshahi University.