Jagannath University (JnU)

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.

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

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.

7 injured in clash between JnU students, locals in Dholaikhal

At least seven people were injured in a clash between Jagannath University (JnU) students and locals in Dholaikhal area of old Dhaka last night

Time to fix Jagannath University’s infrastructure shortcomings

Proper academic, residential facilities vital for students’ welfare

JnU students gather at Secretariat to press demands

Authorities closed all entry and exit points of the Secretariat

DSA case: Tithy Sarker gets 5 years with probation

A Dhaka tribunal today sentenced Tithy Sarker, a suspended student of Jagannath University (JnU), to five years' imprisonment in a DSA case filed for making derogatory comments about religion on Facebook

No reason for DSA to exist

A JnU student is the latest victim of this anti-people law

Missing JnU student faked her abduction: CID

Jagannath University student Tithy Sarkar went into hiding and faked her own abduction in order to create diversion from the allegation of her “hurting religious sentiment”, Criminal Investigation Department (CID) said during a press briefing at its headquarters in Malibagh.

May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024

DSA case: Tithy Sarker gets 5 years with probation

A Dhaka tribunal today sentenced Tithy Sarker, a suspended student of Jagannath University (JnU), to five years' imprisonment in a DSA case filed for making derogatory comments about religion on Facebook

September 19, 2022
September 19, 2022

No reason for DSA to exist

A JnU student is the latest victim of this anti-people law

November 12, 2020
November 12, 2020

Missing JnU student faked her abduction: CID

Jagannath University student Tithy Sarkar went into hiding and faked her own abduction in order to create diversion from the allegation of her “hurting religious sentiment”, Criminal Investigation Department (CID) said during a press briefing at its headquarters in Malibagh.

April 8, 2020
April 8, 2020

Jagannath University student tests positive for coronavirus

A female student of Jagannath University (JnU), who lives in Dhaka’s Uttara with her family, tests positive for Covid-19.

March 9, 2020
March 9, 2020

One held for sexually harassing JnU student

Police arrest one person in a case filed over sexually harassing a female student of Jagannath University (JnU) near Victoria Park in Old Dhaka on March 6.

January 6, 2020
January 6, 2020

4 JnU students suspended for harassing female student

The authorities of Jagannath University (JnU) suspends four students for harassing a female student on the campus recently.

January 2, 2020
January 2, 2020

JnU to expel students involved in ragging

Jagannath University issues a notice saying that the authorities will expel the students who will involve in ragging on the campus.

December 12, 2019
December 12, 2019

JnU halts new enrolment for evening courses

Jagannath University (JnU) asks all of its departments to halt new enrolment for the evening courses until further order.

December 8, 2019
December 8, 2019

JnU student allowed to participate in academic activities on condition

A Jagannath University (JnU) student, Mahmudul Hasan Mishu, who was forced out of the examination hall on November 17, can take part in the university’s all academic activities on condition.

October 20, 2019
October 20, 2019

JnU celebrates 14th anniversary

Jagannath University authorities are celebrating its 14th founding anniversary amid festivity and fanfare.