The authorities of Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST) on Saturday suspended a student as he allegedly posted negative remarks about idols of Hindu religion.

 The administrative  building of Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST) will be put under lockdown from August 27 as some employees of the university were diagnosed with Covid-19.

Thirty samples found to be positive in tests conducted in Jashore and Kushtia turned out to be negative in further tests carried out in Dhaka, raising serious concerns over the capability of labs set up at the district level.

Six people, including a nurse of the Sadar Hospital, were diagnosed with coronavirus in Chuadanga, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the district to eight.