Rakib Madber

Jagannath University at 20: Steeped in history, strained by struggles

Jagannath University (JnU), one of Bangladesh’s oldest and historic institutions of higher learning, marks 20 years as a full-fledged public university today.

1w ago

Four JnU buildings risky, yet in use

In 2023, the Rajuk declared four of the eight buildings at Jagannath University unsafe and ordered their evacuation.

1w ago

Campus abuzz ahead of Jagannath Univ student union polls

Elections scheduled for Nov 27

2w ago

Major reshuffle in JnU registrar’s office without VC’s consent

Acting registrar defends move as 'internal redistribution' of duties

1m ago

Six years on, project still stuck in first phase

Despite repeated student protests, government intervention, and even army involvement, the long-awaited second campus of Jagannath University (JnU) in Keraniganj has seen little progress, six years after land acquisition began.

1m ago

Clay, colour, and devotion transform Old Dhaka’s lanes ahead of Durga Puja

In Shakhari Bazar and Tanti Bazar, artisans busy shaping idols

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In a first, university body approves constitution for JnUCSU

The special Syndicate meeting, held from 5:00pm to 8:40pm yesterday, finalised the draft constitution

2m ago

Sadarghat launch terminal: Once a thriving riverport now barely afloat

With the rise of modern highways and faster road travel, the once-bustling river port is witnessing a sharp drop in passenger traffic

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October 20, 2025
October 20, 2025

Jagannath University at 20: Steeped in history, strained by struggles

Jagannath University (JnU), one of Bangladesh’s oldest and historic institutions of higher learning, marks 20 years as a full-fledged public university today.

October 17, 2025
October 17, 2025

Four JnU buildings risky, yet in use

In 2023, the Rajuk declared four of the eight buildings at Jagannath University unsafe and ordered their evacuation.

October 11, 2025
October 11, 2025
September 24, 2025
September 24, 2025

Major reshuffle in JnU registrar’s office without VC’s consent

Acting registrar defends move as 'internal redistribution' of duties

September 18, 2025
September 18, 2025

Six years on, project still stuck in first phase

Despite repeated student protests, government intervention, and even army involvement, the long-awaited second campus of Jagannath University (JnU) in Keraniganj has seen little progress, six years after land acquisition began.

September 17, 2025
September 17, 2025

Clay, colour, and devotion transform Old Dhaka’s lanes ahead of Durga Puja

In Shakhari Bazar and Tanti Bazar, artisans busy shaping idols

August 27, 2025
August 27, 2025

In a first, university body approves constitution for JnUCSU

The special Syndicate meeting, held from 5:00pm to 8:40pm yesterday, finalised the draft constitution

August 9, 2025
August 9, 2025

Sadarghat launch terminal: Once a thriving riverport now barely afloat

With the rise of modern highways and faster road travel, the once-bustling river port is witnessing a sharp drop in passenger traffic

July 29, 2025
July 29, 2025

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

June 2, 2025
June 2, 2025

JnU students targeted in scholarship scam using ‘leaked’ personal data

Several students lose money after receiving OTP phishing calls using personal details