Jahangirnagar University
PM shocked at Prof Dr Alauddin Ahmed’s death
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday expressed shock and sorrow at the death of her former adviser, former vice chancellor of Jahangirnagar University and valiant freedom fighter Prof Dr Alauddin Ahmed.
In a condolence message, she said people of the country will remember his contribution in education and politics with gratitude.
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She prayed for the eternal salvation of the departed soul and expressed sympathy to the bereaved family.
Commuters suffer as JU BCL blocks Dhaka-Aricha highway
The Jahangirnagar University unit of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) on Friday blocked the Dhaka-Aricha highway, protesting the anarchy unleashed by BNP in the capital's Nayapaltan on Wednesday.
It caused immense sufferings to the people who attempted to reach or leave the capital city. The BCL action came ahead of the BNP's Dhaka rally on Saturday,
The BCL brought out a procession at 4:00pm and blocked the highway for about one hour.
Akhteruzzaman Sohel, president of JU BCL unit said, "We are in the street to protest against the attack on law enforcement agencies by BNP leaders and activists at Nayapaltan".
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"However, we are keeping an eye on the smooth journey of emergency vehicles including ambulances", he added.
Mohammad Roni Hossain, assistant proctor of Jahangirnagar University, said the JU BCL unit took to the street to protest against the BNP's ongoing terrorism and anarchy.
But emergency services remained normal despite the blockade, he said.
JU student dies falling off dorm roof
A student of Jahangirnagar University died after falling off the roof of a dormitory building in the university during the rain on Tuesday.
The deceased was identified as Amit Kumar Biswas, a student of the 2015-16 session of Department of Botany.
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Professor Dr Sohel Ahmed, provost of Shaheed Rafiq-Jabbar Hall, said Amit slipped off the roof of the five-storey Shaheed Rafiq-Jabbar Hall building while bathing in the rain around 2pm.
Later, students rushed him to University medical centre and then to Enam Medical College and Hospital for better treatment.
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However, Amit succumbed to his injuries at the hospital around 5pm, said Prof Sohel.
He also said Amit suffered a cardiac arrest after hospitalisation and was later shifted to the ICU.
Prof Nurul Alam made JU VC on temporary term
Prof Md Nurul Alam, pro-vice chancellor of Jahangirnagar University, has been appointed its VC, an education ministry notice said on Sunday.
The notification has been signed by Deputy Secretary of the ministry Md Masum Ahmed.
According to the notification, President Md Abdul Hamid, also the Chancellor of the university, made the appointment as per the Jahangirnagar University Act.
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The president can cancel the appointment at any time, said the notification
Nurul Alam is also professor of the Department of Physics of the university.
Earlier on March 1, he was appointed as the VC on an interim basis for the administrative needs of the University, in addition to his responsibilities as Pro-VC.
The current VC Prof Dr Farzana Islam’s tenure expired on March 2.
JU follows suit as Covid bites education once again
The Jahangirnagar University authorities on Friday announced suspension of all offline activities till February 6, in light of the latest surge in Covid-19 cases across the country.
However, online classes will be held and the dormitories will remain open during this period.
The decision came from an administrative meeting of the university.
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All educational activities like classes, tutorial, assignment and presentation will continue through online till further order but the final examinations will remain postponed.
Fresh dates will be communicated later on for those who have routine exams.
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If the situation does not become normal by this period, the final exams will be completed by applying online policy, it added.
Playwright Selim Al Deen’s death anniversary observed at JU
Playwright Selim Al Deen was fondly remembered by his colleagues and admirers on the occasion of the 14th anniversary of his death on Friday. He died on 14 January 2008 at a private hospital in Dhaka. He was buried near the Central Mosque on the campus of Jahangirnagar University. Due to the prevalence of coronavirus, the death anniversary of the playwright, who was awarded various medals, was observed with limited events complying with pandemic protocols.
Read: Selim Al Deen Utsab ‘19 begins at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy The Department of Drama and Drama Theory of Jahangirnagar University, where he taught, organized various programmess with the slogan 'This face is your face, one and the same' Natyacharya, the promoter of a new genre in Bengali drama. Going against the colonial literary trend, Selim Al Deen brought the drama back to the dynamic style of traditional Bangla. He was the dreamer of Bangladesh Village Theater. He is also the lifeblood of Dhaka Theater.
Butterfly fair held at JU
A day-long butterfly fair was held on the Jahangirnagar University (JU) campus on Friday to raise awareness among people about the need to conserve butterflies.
The event was held on the premises of the Zahir Raihan auditorium.
Treasurer Prof Dr. Rasheda Akhtar inaugurated the fair as the chief guest at 10 am.
In her inaugural speech, Professor Rasheda Akhtar said that in order to protect insects and biodiversity, nature, human beings and the social environment must be protected. "Everyone should be aware of this".
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The day-long fair featured a drawing competition for children, a photography exhibition, a butterfly exhibition, a butterfly identification competition, a debate and a documentary on butterflies and their habitat.
JU to hold butterfly fair on Friday
A day-long butterfly fair will be held on Jahangirnagar University (JU) campus on Friday.
The convener of Butterfly Fair 2021, Prof Md Monwar Hossain, said the event will be held at Zahir Raihan Auditorium to raise awareness among people about the need to conserve butterflies.
JU Vice-Chancellor Prof Farzana Islam will inaugurate the fair as the chief guest.
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The day-long fair will feature a drawing competition for children, a photography exhibition, a butterfly exhibition, a butterfly identification competition, a debate and a documentary on butterflies and their habitat.
This year, Md Hasmot Ali, a preservationist from Sirajganj, will be get the ‘Butterfly Award-2021’ for his contribution towards conserving butterflies.
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Besides, the 'Butterfly Young Enthusiast-2021 Award' will be given to Ashikur Rahman Sami, a student of the Zoology department.
The Zoology department of JU, in association with Cute Ltd, Prokriti O Jibon Foundation and Channel I, has been organisung the fair since 2010.
PM shocked at death of former JU Pro-VC Prof Dr Afsar
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of former pro vice-chancellor and professor of Drama and Dramatics Department of Jahangirnagar University Professor Dr Afsar Ahmed.
In a condolence message, the Prime Minister said Dr Afsar Ahmed will be remembered forever for his unique contribution in Bangla drama.
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She prayed for the eternal salvation of the departed soul and expressed sympathy to the bereaved family.
Dr Afsar breathed his last at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases around 1:45 pm on Saturday at the age of 60.
Ex-JU VC Mustahidur Rahman laid to rest
Professor Khandaker Mustahidur Rahman, a former vice-chancellor of Jahangirnagar University (JU) and a renowned economist who died of Covid-19, was laid to rest on Saturday.
He was buried at Banani Graveyard around 2pm after his second namaz-e-janaza on JU campus, said his daughter Tasmina Rahman, a Pharmacy department Professor of the same university.
The ex-JU VC’s first namaz-e-janaza was held on the premises of Aminbag Jam-e-Mosque in the city’s Shantinagar area after Esha prayers on Friday.
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Mustahidur breathed his last around 3:30pm while undergoing treatment at Islami Bank General Hospital in the capital on Friday.
He left behind his wife, a son, two daughters and a host of relatives to mourn his death.
The ex-JU VC was admitted to the hospital on August 4 as he tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Prof Mustahidur Rahman joined JU as a lecturer at the Economics department in 1971. He worked as the VC of the same university from 2004 to 2008.
He was a member of pro-BNP professionals body Sammilita Peshajibi Parishad.
Meanwhile, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir expressed deep shock at the death of Prof Mustahidur.
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In a condolence message, he prayed for the salvation of the departed soul and conveyed his sympathy to the bereaved family members.
JU Vice-Chancellor Prof Farzana Islam also condoled his death and prayed for the eternal peace of his departed soul.
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