Rajshahi University students on Thursday staged demonstrations demanding continuation of examinations under its different departments.

Police on Thursday foiled an attempt by some students of the National University to block Shahbagh intersection in the city in protest against the government's decision to postpone examinations.

Amid demonstrations by the students of seven colleges affiliated with Dhaka University (DU) protesting the postponement of their ongoing examinations, the Education Ministry on Wednesday announced that their examinations will continue maintaining the Covid-19 health guidelines.

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.