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DU to adopt 7 new reforms after student backlash

Niemur Rahman Emon

Dhaka University (DU) plans to introduce seven latest reforms following student criticism. These include reducing transcript fees from US$ 50 to $10, planning an online payment system, enabling digital document submission, listing required documents online, setting up an emergency help desk, providing office task details online, and improving staff behaviour to ensure respectful communication.On Friday ...

DU to announce 7 new reforms over student backlash

Niemur Rahman Emon

Dhaka University (DU) plans to introduce seven latest reforms following student criticism. These include reducing transcript fees from USD 50 to USD 10, planning an online payment system, enabling digital document submission, listing required documents online, setting up an emergency help desk, providing office task details online, and improving staff behavior to ensure respectful communication.On ...

DU students rage over registrar's building tragedy

Niemur Rahman Emon

Dhaka University (DU) students cite registrar's building (administrative building) chaos, including rude staff, long delays in transcript processing, confusing office referrals, unjust fees, lack of digital services, poor communication, and hurdles for international applications. Even urgent tasks take days, and graduates face trouble collecting documents. Many suffer due to inefficiency and outdated systems.On Thursday, April ...

DU is gradually turning into a non-academic institute: DU VC

Niemur Rahman Emon

Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Dhaka University (DU), Professor Niaz Ahmed Khan told that day by day, Dhaka University is turning into a non-academic institute.He made the remark during a special interview with The Daily Observer on Wednesday evening.DU VC said, “Since taking charge as the VC, I’ve been running a salvage operation to restore a dismantled ...

Capital holds festive Chaitra Sankranti amidst new year's rush

Countdown to 1432 begins

Niemur Rahman Emon

Capital holds festive Chaitra Sankranti amidst new year's rush

As the sun of Chaitra, the last month of the Bangla calendar, set in the year 1431, the heart of Dhaka University’s Faculty of Fine Arts stood at the crossroads of celebration and silent protest.The stage was set literally for a vibrant cultural show titled Chaitra Sangkranti 1431. But something felt incomplete. Though the decorations ...

'March for Gaza': Bangladeshis rally en masse for Palestine

Niemur Rahman Emon

Thousands of people from various parts of the country have taken to the Dhaka streets in solidarity with Palestine as part of a massive 'March for Gaza' campaign demanding an end to the ongoing conflict there. Thousands gathered at Suhrawardy Udyan on Saturday for the “March for Gaza,” originally planned as a rally. Starting at 3 ...

Five-member probe body launched

Farooki alleges Hasina's allies of torching 'Face of Fascism'

Niemur Rahman Emon

Cultural Affairs Advisor Mostofa Sarwar Farooki accused Hasina’s allies of burning the “Face of Fascism” at Dhaka University's (DU) Faculty of Fine Arts. He vowed legal action. DU formed five-member probe committee led by Arts faculty Dean Prof. Siddiqur Rahman Khan, confirmed by Proctor Saifuddin Ahmed at 12:30 PM on Saturday."Hasina's associates set fire to the ...

NCP unveils plan to transform BD into 'investment paradise'

Niemur Rahman Emon

At Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025, National Citizen Party (NCP) unveiled plans to transform Bangladesh into an "investment paradise" by 2035, targeting 10 million new jobs, 5 million upskilled workers, and 50 per cent female participation in tech education through comprehensive economic reforms.On Thursday, 10 April, NCP chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary presented "Vision 2035," during a ...

10M jobs, 5M upskilled, 50% female coder increased

NCP reveals 'Investment Paradise' plan-2035

Niemur Rahman Emon

At Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025, National Citizen Party (NCP) unveiled plans to transform Bangladesh into an "investment paradise" by 2035, targeting 10 million new jobs, 5 million upskilled workers and 50% female participation in tech education through comprehensive economic reforms.On Thursday, 10 April, NCP chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary presented "Vision 2035," during a press briefing ...

NCP struggles to meet EC deadline for party registration, seeks 2-month extension

Niemur Rahman Emon

The Election Commission (EC) has set 20 April as the deadline for new political party registrations, but the Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) is facing challenges in meeting this timeframe. The youth-led party, formed in the aftermath of the July uprising, plans to formally request an extension as it works to fulfil the numerous registration requirements.On ...