Dhaka University (DU) students staged a protest on Thursday night in front of the Vice-Chancellor's residence after Prof Shishir Bhattacharya of the Institute of Modern Languages posted comments on Facebook that were deemed insulting to Islam and the martyrs of the July-August uprising. During the protest, students chanted slogans such as "Break the syndicate of the killers, crush them," "Religious insult will not be tolerated," "Shishir, where are you?" "Insulting the Prophet, we Muslims will not tolerate," and "Boycott the teacher’s association, boycott!" among others. The protesters presented a three-point demand to the Vice-Chancellor, insisting on the dismissal of Shishir and his prosecution for insulting religion, dismantling the current illegal syndicate to form a lawful one, and removing fascist teacher’s associates while taking legal action against them. Dhaka University teachers, staff bring out victory procession Mossadek Ali, a student from the Bangla department, said, “If our three-point demands are not met soon, we will launch a more intense movement. Over the next two days, we will carry out public outreach to garner support for our cause.” Another student, A B Zubayer, said, “When any teacher insults religion, we no longer consider them a teacher but a scoundrel. Shishir Bhattacharya has dared to do this. We demand his resignation and punishment.” He also criticised the teacher’s association, claiming, “The association is trying to rehabilitate fascist forces by electing the Nil Dal. Many fascist allies still hold positions within the teacher’s association. This attempt by the Nil Dal to bring back fascism must be stopped.” Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Niaz Ahmed Khan joined the protest and assured the students that their demands would be considered legally. Dhaka University lifts ban on Pakistani students Addressing the allegations against Shihir, the VC said, “Any form of religious insult is a despicable act. We cannot tolerate such behaviour. The martyrs of the 24th are revered heroes, and insulting them is a vile act. Legal action will be taken against anyone who engages in such behaviour.” Regarding the syndicate issues, the Niaz said, “Many members of the university’s syndicate have already been removed through legal processes, and the remaining issues will also be resolved in the same manner.” Chhatra Dal activists demonstrate at Dhaka University

Some students of Dhaka University have burst into protest after Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal's (JCD), student wing of BNP, put up posters on the campus to mark the National Revolution and Solidarity Day. Students from Bijoy Ekattor Hall first brought out a protest rally at 9:30 pm on Wednesday and they were later joined by students from Muktijoddha Ziaur Rahman Hall, Kobi Jasimuddin Hall, Haji Muhammad Mohsin Hall and other dormitories. They marched across the campus protesting what they said JCD's political campaign in violation of a recent ban on student politics in the university. During the protests, students chanted slogans such as "Posters on walls, misfortune ahead," "Student politics has no place here," and "2024, no more student politics." The students stated that they would continue their protest until the university administration removed the posters put up by Chhatra Dal from the walls of halls. Protester Mir Muhammad Asif said, "Despite the campus ban on student politics, Chhatra Dal has put up posters here. They are attempting to bring back student politics in the halls. We will continue our movement to prevent this." Read: Hidden hardships students from lower middle-income families endure in public universities

Students of Dhaka University belonging to the families of 'tea-workers' staged a candle-procession at the campus demanding to raise the wage of tea workers. The procession was formed at the foot of anti-terrorist Raju monument of the Dhaka University around 7:45 pm on Sunday. During the procession they demanded to increase the daily wage of tea workers to Tk 300 from Tk 120. "Today, we, the children of tea workers, came here for our rights. It is very inhuman that tea garden owners pay only Tk 120 to the tea workers. The wage is too low to meet our urgent needs and must be increased to taka 300," one of the protesters said. Later they marched toward Central Shaheed Minar with candles and concluded the procession there.

A group of 21 students of Dhaka University on a tourist visit to Sylhet is finally heading home (Dhaka) on a coaster bus of the Bangladesh army. The students were left stranded when the flood situation in Sylhet deteriorated rapidly starting Thursday. Talking to UNB, one of the students, Shoaib Ahmed  said: "We all are safe now and heading toward Dhaka via army coaster." “If everything goes well, we will be in the campus by 12 am tonight," he added, meaning their arrival should be imminent More than one hundred students from various educational institutions, including 38 of Dhaka University, have been rescued by Bangladesh Army from a flood-hit area of Sunamganj today morning (Sunday) Of the group, 19 are students of the Mass Communication and Journalism department. Read: 21 DU students stuck in flood-hit eatery at Sunamganj Chairman of MCJ department Professor Abul Mansoor Ahmed said, "As soon as I came to know about the students who were trapped last night, I informed the matter to  the respective administration and rescue team commanders (Army ISPR Zahid Malek, Rescue Commander of Sunamganj Cantonment Brigadier General Sookat, Superintendent of Police (SP)  Md.  Mizanur Rahman) and requested them to rescue students as soon as possible. They sent an army team there this morning and took the students to Sylhet Cantonment." "They are on their way to Dhaka and all are safe and healthy," he added. Earlier, at around 2 pm yesterday (Saturday), more than 100 students, including 38 students from Dhaka University and more than 50 students from other universities, left for Sylhet city in a launch named 'Kopotaksh Anirban Tourism Boat'.  But when the engine of the launch broke down around 8.30 pm, the Launch got stuck with an isle on the bank of Surma river near Doarabazar in Sunamganj. The students were trapped in a local eatery named 'Panshi' at the flood-hit Sunamganj . They were on a trip to Tanguar Haour starting June 16. Later, on the initiative of Sunamganj district administration, they were rescued from Pansi restaurant and taken to the district police lines on Friday afternoon.

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. Also read: Floods in Sylhet, Sunamganj, Netrakona likely to deteriorate further in 24 hours: Forecast 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. " Also read: Worsening floods threaten power supply in Sylhet: officials "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.

Some students of Dhaka University have formed a human chain protesting the remarks by two Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) leaders defaming Prophet Mohammed (pubh). They formed the human chain under the banner of  ‘General Students of Dhaka University’ in front of the university's Anti Terrorist Raju monument at 12 pm. Also read: DU students demand end to bullying, harassment in guestrooms The human chain was formed in front of university's Anti Terrorist Raju monument at 12 pm. They urged the government to issue a statement condemning the heinous act. Masood, a second year student of  Department of Islamic Studies said, "Muslim countries have already called for a boycott of Indian products because of their comments. Though Bangladesh could not boycott the product, it may issue a statement at least condemning the comments." Abu Huzaifa Jabed, a student of the Institute of Social Welfare and Research (ISWR), said, "The BJP leaders' comments on the Prophet and his wives were pre-planned.  It is an attempt to destroy the friendly relations between Hindus and Muslims." Also read:DU students extend support for agitating SUST students India is facing major diplomatic outrage from Muslim countries after top officials in the ruling Hindu nationalist party made derogatory references to Islam and the Prophet, drawing accusations of blasphemy across some Arab nations that have left New Delhi struggling to contain the damaging fallout, reports AP. At least five Arab nations have lodged official protests against India, and Pakistan and Afghanistan also reacted strongly Monday to the comments made by two prominent spokespeople from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party. Anger has poured out on social media, and calls for a boycott of Indian goods have surfaced in some Arab nations.

President Abdul Hamid on Wednesday asked every student to achieve international standards along with academic degrees. "As the number of students in Dhaka University has increased over time, so has the scope of its infrastructure and educational activities," the President said. "Competition has also been internationalised for the benefit of modern science and information technology. So, every student has to obtain international standards along with degrees," he said. President Hamid was addressing the inaugural ceremony of Dhaka University's 16-day programme in celebration of the centenary of its founding. The programme will also mark the golden jubilee of the country’s independence. Read: Bury differences for national unity to build Bangabandhu’s Sonar Bangla: President Hamid Hamid, who virtually attended the inaugural ceremony as the chief guest from his official residence, said that the university authorities also need to consider world standards in determining curriculum and teaching. The President said that parents and guardians send their children to university with high hopes and aspirations. "Besides, the country and the people invest for educating them. The students have to acquire the ability to fulfill the hopes and aspirations of the family, the country and the people," he added. Hamid said that the expansion of infrastructure, faculty members, students, departments and institutes contributes to the development of a university but the quality of education and research is the key indicator. "Higher education institutions, including universities, have to come forward to enhance the quality of education and the capacity of students, taking into account the needs and qualifications of the national and international labour market."

Dhaka University (DU) on Wednesday asked its student to sign up for Covid-19 vaccine registration by March 31. Students can apply for registration through the Dhaka University website. A notice signed by DU Registrar Md Enamuzzaman said, "Students will have to complete their registration through the university's website by 31 March. The university registration number or institutional email ID will be needed to complete registration."

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