Jahangirnagar University

Corruption in public universities / Era of complacency must come to an end

Taxpayer funds, earmarked for the advancement of knowledge and the betterment of society, must not be squandered on corrupt practices.

Voices in captivity

To justify the restrictions, governments run a fear factory.

IIT Bhubaneswar signs MoUs with BUET and Jahangirnagar University

The MoUs were signed by Prof. Prasant Kumar Sahu of IIT Bhubaneswar, Prof. Md. Jarez Miah, of BUET, and Prof. M. Shamim Kaiser of Jahangirnagar University. 

EVENT REPORT / Discussion on Munier Chowdhury held at Jahangirnagar University

In his discussion on Munier Chowdhury and his writings, Professor Mashrur Shahid Hossain hailed Munier Chowdhury as the “pioneer writer” of comparative literature in Bangladesh.

Nodi Rocks JU

Students of Jahangirnagar University painted a beautiful mural of a river on the entrance of the stage where the "Nodi Rocks" concert took place.

Does JU need another admin building, that too worth Tk 138cr?

The first admin building of Jahangirnagar University was built in the 90s. The second admin building had been opened without its completion in 2016. And despite these two buildings, construction of another administrative building has been ordered at a cost of about Tk 138 crores.

Is harassing students a disciplinary method at universities now?

The apathy towards ending sexual harassment on campus is a symptom of wider institutional control.

Indomitable Balayet suffers injury before JU admission test 

Fifty-five-year-old Balayet Sheikh, who made positive news when he decided to sit for Dhaka University admission test, sustained injuries while he was going to Jahangirnagar University on a bus today (July 30, 2022) to take part in the admission test.

JU holds admission tests in shifts despite disparity in results

One entrance exam. Multiple shifts, with different sets of question papers.

March 29, 2024
March 29, 2024

Era of complacency must come to an end

Taxpayer funds, earmarked for the advancement of knowledge and the betterment of society, must not be squandered on corrupt practices.

February 24, 2024
February 24, 2024

Voices in captivity

To justify the restrictions, governments run a fear factory.

January 10, 2024
January 10, 2024

IIT Bhubaneswar signs MoUs with BUET and Jahangirnagar University

The MoUs were signed by Prof. Prasant Kumar Sahu of IIT Bhubaneswar, Prof. Md. Jarez Miah, of BUET, and Prof. M. Shamim Kaiser of Jahangirnagar University. 

December 13, 2023
December 13, 2023

Discussion on Munier Chowdhury held at Jahangirnagar University

In his discussion on Munier Chowdhury and his writings, Professor Mashrur Shahid Hossain hailed Munier Chowdhury as the “pioneer writer” of comparative literature in Bangladesh.

December 18, 2022
December 18, 2022

Nodi Rocks JU

Students of Jahangirnagar University painted a beautiful mural of a river on the entrance of the stage where the "Nodi Rocks" concert took place.

August 12, 2022
August 12, 2022

Does JU need another admin building, that too worth Tk 138cr?

The first admin building of Jahangirnagar University was built in the 90s. The second admin building had been opened without its completion in 2016. And despite these two buildings, construction of another administrative building has been ordered at a cost of about Tk 138 crores.

August 10, 2022
August 10, 2022

Is harassing students a disciplinary method at universities now?

The apathy towards ending sexual harassment on campus is a symptom of wider institutional control.

July 30, 2022
July 30, 2022

Indomitable Balayet suffers injury before JU admission test 

Fifty-five-year-old Balayet Sheikh, who made positive news when he decided to sit for Dhaka University admission test, sustained injuries while he was going to Jahangirnagar University on a bus today (July 30, 2022) to take part in the admission test.

May 28, 2022
May 28, 2022

JU holds admission tests in shifts despite disparity in results

One entrance exam. Multiple shifts, with different sets of question papers.

February 25, 2020
February 25, 2020

JU decides not to go for uniform admission test

After four top public universities, the authorities of Jahangirnagar University (JU) have decided not to adopt uniform admission test proposed by the governing commission last December.

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