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In a heart-wrenching incident, a student of Dhaka University (DU) ended his life by jumping from the rooftop of his dormitory early Monday morning, leaving behind a final note filled with regret and sorrow on social media. The deceased, Sanju Baraik, was a resident of Jagannath Hall and a student of the Anthropology Department under the 2020–21 academic session. He hailed from Chunarughat upazila in Habiganj district. According to Professor Debashish Pal, Provost of Jagannath Hall, Sanju entered the dormitory through its east gate at 4:01am and took the elevator of Rabindra Bhavan to reach the rooftop. Surveillance footage shows that at approximately 5:30am, he jumped from the building, landing near the pond on the west side. Security guards rushed him to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), where doctors declared him dead upon arrival. SSC examinee dies ‘by suicide’ in Manikganj failing to achieve GPA 5 Roommates said Sanju had been mentally distressed in recent days, reportedly due to emotional turmoil linked to a romantic relationship. He had not been staying at the hall for the past two days. What makes the tragedy even more poignant is a post Sanju made on Facebook shortly before the incident. In the message, he wrote: "I have realised my mistakes. I disturbed someone day after day, and it was completely wrong of me to blame others. I apologise to everyone. If my actions have caused any harm to anyone, that responsibility is entirely mine and I am asking for forgiveness." The post, heavy with guilt and emotional exhaustion, is now being widely shared by fellow students, many expressing shock and sorrow over the untimely loss. Officer-in-Charge of Shahbagh Police Station Khalid Munsur confirmed that initial evidence points to suicide. “We are reviewing CCTV footage and speaking to those close to him to understand the full circumstances behind this tragic act,” he said. Expatriate ‘dies by suicide’ after ‘killing’ ex-wife in M’singh Sanju's death has cast a pall of grief over the university community, reigniting discussions on the importance of mental health support for students struggling in silence.

Dhaka University Zoom Literary and Cultural society, an organisation of indigenous students, celebrated Fulbiju at university's Jagannath hall today. A rally was also brought out from Jagannath hall under the leadership of DU VC Prof. Akhtaruzzaman in this regard. Fulbiju marks the start of three days of celebration and rituals through which the indigenous peoples of Bangladesh say goodbye to the outgoing year and usher in a new one.  Prof. Akhtaruzzman was present in the celebration programme as the chief guest while Jagannath Hall provost Dr. Mihir Lal Saha,   Zoom Literary and Cultural society president  Ratul Tangchangya and general secretary Nukhowai Marma were present along with other members of the organisation. Besides, a colorful procession led by the Vice-Chancellor was taken out from Jagannath Hall on the occasion. READ: Festival for all: Durga Puja at Jagannath Hall of DU Prof.  Akhtaruzzaman said in order to achieve the goal of sustainable development, the culture of each and every community shall must be preserved and practiced. Marking the traditional cultures as universal, the Vice-Chancellor said that respective authorities shall come forward to  preserve the cultural festivals and heritage. Wishing the well-being of all citizens of the country,  he said, "Every festival has a humanitarian appeal and I hope these cultural festivals will play an important role in establishing inter-relationships between people."

On October 15, 1985, the roof of Dhaka University's residential Jagannath Hall collapsed. The tragedy claimed the lives of as many as 40 people, including 26 students and 14 guests. Since then, October 15 is observed as a day of mourning for the university.

Students of Dhaka University (DU) on Monday invited Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to join the Saraswati Puja celebrations on the premises of Jagannath Hall of the university on January 30.

A group of Dhaka University students went on hunger strike on Thursday afternoon demanding deferment of the polls to the two Dhaka city corporations slated for January 30.