Dhaka University
10.39% students pass DU ‘Ka’ unit entry test
The results of the ‘Ka’ unit admission test under Science Faculty of Dhaka University for session 2021-2022 session have been published with a pass rate of 10.39 %.
DU vice Chancellor prof. Mohammad Akhtaruzzaman unveiled the results at Abdul Motin Chowdhury virtual classroom around 12:30 pm on Monday.
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A total of 11,466 out of 11,0374 students passed the exam against a total of 1,781 seats.
Asir Anjum Khan topped the list of successful candidates scoring 115 out of 120. He also stood 1st in Buet admission test.
Khalid Hasan Tuhin secured 2nd position while Zarifa Tabassum got the 3rd place with the same score in the test.
Top three students scored the same but their serial number was fixed considering the HSC and SSC exams results.
By providing information, candidates can check their results at admission.eis.du.ac.bd or use the short message service (SMS) available on any mobile operator, said a press release.
For SMS notification of the results, candidates have to type DU KHA [exam roll] in message (sms) option and send it to 16321.
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Successful students have to fill the 'Subject Choice Form' online and submit it between 3 pm of July 6 to 3 pm of July 21.
Students can apply for rechecking the answer script from July 6 till July 21 at the dean office of pharmacy faculty of Dhaka University by paying Tk 1000.
The result of Gha unit will be published on Tuesday at 1 pm.
DUTA protests humiliation, killing of teacher
Dhaka University Teachers Association (DUTA) has issued an official press release protesting and condemning the killing and humiliating teachers.
"Recently, two different incidents of teacher torture have come to the notice of the Dhaka University Teachers' Association. Swapan Kumar Biswas, principal of Mirzapur United College in Narail Sadar Upazila, has been accused of harboring so-called blasphemers in an incident on June 18," the press release reads.
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"In another incident, Utpal Kumar Sarkar, a college teacher in Ashulia, Savar, died on June 26 while undergoing treatment at the ICU after being beaten by his students."
"In both cases there is a complete breakdown of social tolerance. In recent times, the indifference of a class of people towards religion has been hurting the non-communal consciousness and values of the country. We believe that religious intolerance is being perpetrated as part of a misguided attempt to confuse the common people for hindering the development and progress of the state," the press release says.
DUTA also demanded a quick response to the administration to provide exemplary punishment for those who are involved in such heinous and illegal activities.
Concert for flood-hit people at DU begins Monday
A two-day concert for helping the flood-hit people of northeastern districts of the country will begin at Dhaka University's (DU)Teacher Student Center (TSC) premises on Monday.
The concert has been arranged by teachers and students of the university under an initiative named 'All Cultural and Social Organizations of Dhaka University are with the flood-hit people'.
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Former DU senate member Golam Quddus is the convener of the event, while Mass Communication and Journalism department Professor Robayet Ferdaus and General Secretary of Dhaka University Teacher’s Association (DUTA) Professor Nijamul Hoque Bhuiyan have been made the member secretary and adviser of the event respectively.
A press conference was held around 1:30pm on Sunday at Dhaka University Journalists’ Association (DUJA) to invite people to come forward to help the flood-hit people by attending the concert.
Member Secretary of the initiative Professor Robayet Ferdaus said that the word ‘relief’ is not appropriate as the country belongs to all the citizens of this land.
“People provide taxes for the betterment of the country and it's the legal right of the people to get the help," he said.
Robayet added that DU is a public university which runs with the funding based on taxes paid by people. So it’s DU’s responsibility to give a hand to the flood-hit people.
He hoped that everyone from the DU family will take part in this initiative.
"Since the early days, DU has been contributing for the wellbeing of the country’s people and this time we’ve stood together once again to help the flood-hit people of the country,” said Acting Director of TSC Ali Akbar.
Renowned bands like Warfaze, Ark, Ashes, Viking, Sonar Bangla Circus and Sohojia will perform.
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"Most of the country’s popular bands have agreed to join us," said Quddus.
The entry fee of the concert has been fixed at Tk 300 and the entire amount will go to the flood-hit people.
The concert has been scheduled to be held from 2:00 pm to 10:00pm.
Charukola celebrates the birth centenary of Shilpaguru Safiuddin Ahmed in style
The Faculty of Fine Art (FFA), Dhaka University observed the birth centenary of Shilapaguru Safiuddin Ahmed, the pioneer of Printmaking in Bangladesh, through various events on Friday and Thursday at the FFA campus in the capital.
The two-day commemorative fest featured the ceremony of 'Shilpaguru Safiuddin Ahmed Sammanna-2022,' commemorative seminars, the inauguration of a special exhibition, cultural events and a rendezvous of artists from different artistic backgrounds.
As part of the birth centenary celebration of Shilpaguru Safiuddin Ahmed, the 'Shilpaguru Safiuddin Ahmed Sammanna-2022' was awarded on Friday to seven eminent Bangladeshi artists by the Faculty of Fine Arts and Printmaking Department of Dhaka University.
Eminent Printmaker Kalidas Karmakar (posthumous), artist Professor Mohammad Kibria (posthumous), legendary cartoonist Professor Rafiqun Nabi, Bangladeshi-Spanish artist Monirul Islam, artist Professor Mahmudul Haque (posthumous), artist Shahid Kabir and artist Professor Abul Barq Alvi received this prestigious award, presented by Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor in charge and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Professor Muhammad Samad on Friday at the Bakultala of the Faculty of Fine Arts.
The crests were received on behalf of the late artists by Mohammad Kibria's son Nashrid Kibria, Mahmudul Haque's wife Shikha Mahmud, Kalidas Karmakar's sister Sanchita Karmakar, and Shahid Kabir's niece Maliha Masud.
Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts Prof Nisar Hossain, artist and son of the Shilpaguru Ahmed Nazir, Chairman of Durjoy Foundation Durjoy Rahman Joy, Convener of Shilpaguru Safiuddin Ahmed Birth Centenary Celebration Council Professor Rokeya Sultana and Member-Secretary Professor Anisuzzaman spoke at the ceremony, which was presided over by the Printmaking Department Chairman Sheikh Mohammad Rokonuzzaman.
Earlier on Thursday, different departments of the FFA including Printmaking, Drawing and Painting, Graphic Design, Oriental Art, Craft, History of Art, Sculpture, and Ceramics, alongside several art organizations including the Bengal Foundation, Gallery Chitrak, Gallery Cosmos, Safiuddin Shilpalay and Fine Arts department of Jagannath University, among others, paid tribute to the artist by placing floral wreaths at his grave.
A commemorative seminar was held after that at the Osman Jamal Auditorium of the FFA, joined by eminent artist and cartoonist Professor Rafiqun Nabi as the chief guest.
Shilpaguru’s son artist Ahmed Nazir, Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin’s son engineer Moinul Abedin, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Fine Arts Department Director Syeda Mahbuba Karim, DU FFA Dean Professor Nisar Hossain were present as special guests at the seminar, while Dhaka University Bangla department chairman Syed Azizul Huq was present as discussant, who shed light on the Shilpaguru as a journeyman, fostering Bangladeshi art.
Following the seminar, an exhibition titled "Paramparay Chhapchitra" was inaugurated at the Zainul Gallery I and II and at the artwork collection room, featuring artworks created by 170 eminent and aspiring artists such as Somnath Hore, Quamrul Hassan, Mohammad Kibria, Aminul Islam, Murtaja Baseer, Bijan Choudhury, Devdas Chakraborty, Hamiduzzaman Khan, Rokeya Sultana, and Nisar Hossain.
Several artworks of the Shilpaguru have been featured in the artwork collection area, including an oil on canvas piece titled Portrait of Hamidur Rahman and wood engraving works titled ‘Santal Women,’ ‘On Way to the Fair,’ among others.The exhibition will welcome art admirers till June 30.
Another DU student 'assaulted by BCL leader'
Another student of Dhaka University's Jagannath Hall has been allegedly assaulted by a Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leader.
Utshab Roy, a student of Pali and Buddhist studies for the 2017-18 academic session, was reportedly beaten up by Satyajit Debnath, the former BCL science and technology secretary of Jagannath Hall, Wednesday.
Utshab submitted a written complaint, accusing 25 students involved in the attack, to the hall provost and the proctor.
The incident took place in room 7012 of the Santosh Chandra Bhattacharya Building.
Utshab was taken to Dhaka University Medical Centre for primary treatment after the attack.
"After having my lunch, I went to my room. Then one of my seniors knocked on the door and told me to come outside. And then they started beating me," Utshab said.
"Satyajit hit me on the head. He kicked me out of the hall and told me that if I return, he would kill me. I have not been able to enter the hall yet and I am worried about my life."
However, Satyajit denied the allegations against him, while admitting that Utshab did come under attack.
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"I did not do this. The students of the hall beat him up and threw him out of the hall as there were allegations of committing crimes and taking drugs against him," he said.
Despite several attempts, Jagannath Hall Provost Dr Mihir Lal Saha could not be reached for comments over the phone till the filing of this report.
DU Proctor AKM Golam Rabbani told UNB, "I have received a written complaint from the victim and informed hall administration about it. Hall administration will take measures in this connection."
‘Cha’ unit MCQ test results published
The MCQ test results of ‘Cha’ unit under Fine Arts faculty of Dhaka University have been published on Thursday.
The results are available on university website admission.eis.du.ac.bd or can be collected through short message service (SMS).
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For SMS notification of the results, a candidate will have to type DU CHA [exam roll] and send it to 16321.
This year, a total of 7,440 students applied against 130 seats of 'Cha' unit of which only 1500 students were selected for drawing test scheduled to be held on July 2.
Earlier on June 17, the MCQ test of Cha unit was held in eight divisions of the country.
21 DU students stuck in flood-hit eatery at Sunamganj
Some 21 students of Dhaka University have been trapped by floods in a restaurant on to visit to Tanguar Haor in Sunamganj district.
Running out of water and food on Friday they called out for immediate rescue.
Three days ago the students went to Tanguar Haor in Sunamganj on an excursion.
They took refuse in Pansi restaurant when the flood situation of the district turned serious on Thursday.
Nineteen of the stranded students are from the university's Mass Communication and Journalism department. Of the stranded students seven are female.
Stranded Shoaib Ahmed, a third- year student of Mass Communication and Journalism department sent a SOS saying, "We are in dire need of food and drinking water and there is no toilet facility here. Here, most of our phone is out of battery and not working properly due to poor network.
Speaking on behalf of the group he called for their immediate rescue.
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Another student of the group Usama Rafid, posted on his Facebook timeline 16 hours back that "We all have some stories to tell. From a random tour to survival thriller."
When asked, Dhaka University Proctor AKM Golam Rabbani said, "I am in touch with the local administration. We have asked the cooperation of local administration and local people's representatives in this regard. We strongly urged them to rescue the students by sending trained rescue teams if necessary. "
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"I have talked to the trapped students. They are still well and healthy. I have spoken to the SP and DC and asked them for emergency assistance, food and rescue," he added.
DU syndicate approves Tk 922.48 cr budget
The Dhaka University (DU) syndicate on Sunday approved a budget of Tk 922.48 crore for the fiscal year 2022-23 which was Tk 831.79 crore in the last year.
The syndicate committee of the university has approved the budget at a syndicate meeting held at Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban which was headed by DU Vice-chancellor Professor Md. Akhtaruzzaman.
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"DU Treasurer Professor Mamtaz Uddin Ahmed presented the proposed budget at the meeting which has been approved to be presented at the nest annual session of syndicate meeting which will be held on June 16," a press release issued by DU public relations said.
DU holds 'Ga' unit admission test
Dhaka University (DU) on Friday held the admission test of the 'Ga' unit under the Faculty of Business Studies for the 2021-22 academic session.
The test was held in eight divisions across the country. The test began at 11am for a duration of one-and-a-half hours.
"This year, we decided to hold the exams in all eight divisions of the country to minimise the sufferings of the candidates and their parents," said DU vice-chancellor Prof Akhtaruzzaman.
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DU student drowns in dormitory pond
A student of Dhaka University and a resident of its Sergeant Zahurl Haq hall drowned in a pond of the dormitory on Sunday.
The deceased was identified as Polash Ahmed, 22,a third year student of Department of Anthropology and hailing from Jamalpur.
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Polash’s friends rescued him from the pond and took him to Dhaka Medical college hospital.
He breathed his last at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the hospital around 2:30 pm, said Bacchu Mia, in-charge of DMCH police outpost.
Saidul Kader, a witness, said, “Palash Ahmed drowned in the pond while he was taking bath. Some students of the hall rescued him before the fire service team arrived."