Three athletes from the Islamic University in Kushtia won gold and bronze medals in Bangabandhu 9th Bangladesh Games held in the capital on Monday (April 05, 2021). Jafrin Akhter won a gold medal in the discus throw event. Anika Rahman Tamanna won three gold in 100m hurdles, 100m relay and 400m relay. Rinki Khatun won bronze in long jump. Also read: IU holds seminar on changing trends of Bauls All three are students of Islamic History and Culture. IU physical education department Deputy Director M Asadur Rahman said the students’ success was a matter of pride for the university.   “Our players are bringing glory to the university at home and abroad. I hope this will continue,” Asad said. Also read: IU set to observe Martyred Intellectual Day, Victory Day Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) organised the event on the occasion of the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the golden jubilee of the country's independence. A total of 5,300 athletes are competing for 1,271 medals in 378 events of 31 disciplines across seven divisional cities and the capital. Also read: Discussion on ‘bacillary dysentery’ held at IU

The students of Islamic University staged demonstrations for the 3rd consecutive days on Tuesday and gave a 5-day ultimatum to the authorities for reopening of the campus and the residential halls of the university.

A group of students of Islamic University demonstrated on the campus in Kushtia on Sunday demanding reopening of residential halls.

Some students of Islamic University formed a human chain on the campus in Kushtia for the second consecutive day on Saturday demanding punishment of the killers of their fellow Ulfat Ara Tinni.

A total of eight students from different faculties of Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia will get the Prime Minister Gold Medal for their outstanding academic results on Wednesday.