Rajshahi University (RU) has planned to hold admission tests in all eight divisional cities for the first time. As part of this, Barishal has been proposed to be added as a new regional centre for the 2026-27 academic session admission tests.
The Islami Chhatra Shibir unit at Rajshahi University (RU) has distanced itself from RUCSU General Secretary Salahuddin Ammar, saying the organisation will not accept responsibility for his actions or financial dealings.
A 16-member fact-finding committee was formed at Rajshahi University (RU) to investigate allegations of corruption and irregularities in infrastructure construction, maintenance and development projects since 2009, irregularities in recruitment and promotions, and torture and harassment during the July 2024 uprising. However, even after 16 months of the committee's formation, the investigation report has not been submitted. This has raised questions among teachers and students regarding the committee's activities and the publication of its report.
Two victim students have raised allegations of assault, harassment and framing in cases by tagging the banned Chhatra League against RUCSU general secretary GS Salahuddin Ammar and Shibir leaders at Rajshahi University. They alleged that false allegations of involvement with Chhatra League were raised against them in various incidents leading to attacks and cases.
Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (RUCSU) General Secretary (GS) Salauddin Ammar has withdrawn Tk 2.388 million from the union’s fund, but has yet to submit bills and vouchers accounting for Tk 1.839 million of the amount. So far, he has submitted expenditure documents for only Tk 549,000.
Around Tk6.15 million in expenses remain unaccounted for in the Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU) despite more than Tk10 million being allocated from the union's funds, according to documents reviewed by the RUCSU treasurer's office.