In the recently concluded Central Student Union elections at Savar Gono University, Yasin Al Mridul Dewan has been elected as Vice President (VP), while Md. Raihan Khan secured the position of General Secretary (GS). Samiul Hasan Shovon emerged victorious for the Assistant General Secretary (AGS) post.

Voting took place from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM across 19 designated centers. Although the vote count was displayed live on LED screens, candidates raised concerns over transparency. A total of 63 candidates contested for 11 positions, with 4,761 registered voters participating in the election.

After officials, teachers at Rajshahi University have also withdrawn their ongoing shutdown program.

The decision came Thursday afternoon following verbal assurances from the vice-chancellor. Teachers stated they want to restore academic activities and prepare for a proper RUCSU election. However, they demanded exemplary punishment for those involved in recent incidents of harassment.

A day earlier, RU Officers’ Association also suspended their strike for seven working days based on administrative assurances, warning of stricter programs if demands remain unmet.

After a seven-year wait, student union (GUCSU) elections are being held at Savar’s People’s University. Voting inside campus polling stations has been festive, but signs of unrest are visible off campus. Reports say crowds of outsiders have gathered near the main gate and surrounding areas, raising concerns about public order.

University rules restrict entry to teachers, staff, voters, candidates and accredited journalists, yet some former students and unfamiliar faces have been seen on campus. Authorities have deployed 350 security personnel on site. AGS candidate Md. Zahid Hasan said that despite police presence, various unfamiliar and external faces are visible inside the campus and urged the administration to take swift action. Election Commission member Dr. Md. Ali Azam Khan said voting inside the campus is proceeding peacefully and that they have not been officially alerted to disturbances outside; he added that if such incidents are confirmed, legal steps will be taken.

Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) is set to begin regular medical camp services on campus. As part of the initiative, a “Medical Series Camp” will be held once a month.

The first camp will take place Thursday at Jagannath Hall and Shamsunnahar Hall, running from 10 AM to 4 PM. Specialists in medicine, gynecology, and dermatology will provide free consultations. Students will also receive prescribed doses of essential medicines at no cost.

The program is supported by Ibn Sina Trust. DUCSU General Secretary S. M. Farhad confirmed that only students with valid DU ID cards will be eligible for services, adding that the monthly initiative aims to make healthcare more accessible to students.

Students from Dhaka University’s seven affiliated colleges have voiced strong opposition to the draft Dhaka Central University Ordinance 2025, demanding unconditional inclusion of all current honors batches under the new university.
In a statement, they expressed anger and disappointment, calling the draft a “betrayal of their struggle” against session jams, neglect, and identity crises under DU’s affiliation. Their three-point demand includes:

All current students must be absorbed into Dhaka Central University without conditions.

The government must finalize and gazette the ordinance within 15 working days.

A full administration must be appointed and functional within one month of gazette publication.

Officials of the BCS Education Cadre have strongly opposed the government’s proposal to transform Dhaka’s seven colleges into faculties or schools of a proposed Central University.

They warned that changing the name or structure of these institutions would harm the interests of students, teachers, and staff, and undermine the colleges’ long-standing traditions at the higher secondary level.

“The Central University plan is attempting to swallow the seven colleges,” they said in a statement, vowing not to accept any decision that compromises students’ rights or erases the colleges’ historic identity.

A faction of Rajshahi University’s teachers, officers, and employees has withdrawn their shutdown program after receiving assurances from the university administration.

Treasurer Masud Rana confirmed that on September 23, a bilateral meeting was held between the university administration and the Officers’ Association. Based on the administration’s promise to implement their demands swiftly, the ongoing shutdown was suspended as of 1:00 p.m. Wednesday.

The association warned, however, that if the demands are not fulfilled within the next seven days, a larger movement will be launched with wider participation.

Excitement is building as Bangladesh faces India in a crucial Asia Cup showdown tonight. With a win, Bangladesh’s path to the final would become clearer.
To mark the occasion, the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) has announced a giant-screen live screening at the Haji Muhammad Mohsin Hall ground at 8:30 PM Wednesday.
In its statement, DUCSU said: “Students will have separate spaces to watch the match in a festive atmosphere as Dhaka University celebrates cricket with passion.”

The Chittagong University Election Commission has announced that the CUCSU elections will be delayed by three days, with voting now scheduled for October 15 instead of October 12.

The rescheduling followed requests from several candidates. On Monday, the commission had published a preliminary candidate list, rejecting 19 nominations, including two for VP and one for GS positions.

A total of 1,162 nomination forms were collected, of which 931 were submitted. The VP race has 25 candidates, while both GS and AGS posts saw 22 submissions each.

Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) has strongly condemned the attack on Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus’ delegation in New York, allegedly carried out by banned “Awami terrorists” linked to the July massacre.

In a statement, Daksu said the assault on former Social Welfare Secretary and prominent anti-fascist activist Akhtar Hossain was not only a blatant attack on democratic values and human rights but also a warning sign for anti-fascist forces.

The organization criticized the government’s failure to deliver justice for past atrocities, warning that such incidents tarnish Bangladesh’s global image and create unrest in the expatriate community. DUCSU demanded immediate punishment for the perpetrators and urged both the Bangladesh government and U.S. authorities to take effective measures to prevent future attacks.

A section of teachers, officials, and staff at Rajshahi University continued their third consecutive day of complete shutdown, demanding punishment for students who assaulted a teacher and reinstatement of the ‘offspring quota.’

All classes, exams, and administrative activities remain suspended. Protesters have demanded the expulsion of the involved students and legal action against them. They also called for restoring quota privileges for staff children.

Meanwhile, Jamaat-affiliated teachers withdrew from the shutdown yesterday. Amid the unrest and mounting pressure from different groups, the university election commission has decided to postpone the long-awaited RUCSU polls.

Five students of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) have been expelled for their involvement in a campus clash and the assault of a faculty member. Another 32 students have been issued warnings.

Among the punished, MSc student Salim Sadman has been expelled for one year. Four others—Omar Bin Hossain (Leather Engineering, Batch 23), Shanto Islam (Textile Engineering, Batch 21), Md. Ridoy (Textile Engineering, Batch 21), and Safwan Ahmed Ifaz (Electronics & Communication, Batch 22)—have been suspended for six months.

The decision followed a thorough review of investigation reports, video footage, and student testimonies by the university’s disciplinary committee after the February 18 incident.

Thirty-five teachers and researchers from Dhaka University have earned a spot on the 2025 list of the world’s top 2% scientists, compiled by Stanford University and Dutch publisher Elsevier.

Last year, only 10 DU scholars made the list, but this year the number jumped by 250%. The ranking is based on published research, citations, H-index, consistency, and co-authorship influence. Congratulating the achievers, DU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan said, “This recognition not only highlights the remarkable achievements of our teachers and researchers but also reflects the university’s commitment to nurturing academic excellence despite various challenges.”

The much-anticipated Rokeya University Central Students’ Union (RUCSU) election has been rescheduled for October 16, following Durga Puja, after heated slogan battles between Bangladesh Chhatra Dal and Islami Chhatra Shibir supporters.

Earlier, the two rival groups staged counter-demonstrations in front of the Roksu treasurer’s office. While Shibir-backed candidates and supporters demanded elections on September 25, left-aligned and independent candidates opposed a “voter-less” process. Amid mounting tensions, five student panels, including Chhatra Dal, declared that the environment was not conducive to a fair election and called for a level playing field. However, Shibir’s university unit president and VP candidate, Mostakur Rahman Zahid, insisted that the September 25 election date must be upheld.

Rajshahi University (RU) teachers and staff have enforced a “complete shutdown” of all academic activities following a violent scuffle between students and faculty over the controversial “offspring quota” policy.

Speakers at the protest alleged that a group of students carried out a planned and organized attack on teachers—an incident they described as unprecedented in the university’s history.

The demonstrators issued three demands:

Permanent expulsion of the identified attackers.

Cancellation of certificates for those whose studentship has ended.

Cancellation of candidacy for those contesting in the RUCSU elections.

They vowed to continue the movement until visible punishment is delivered.