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Sakib Hasan Sajib

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Sakib Hasan Sajib, DU Correspondent
Mixed reactions among student groups over age limit removal for DUCSU candidacy
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Mixed reactions among student groups over age limit removal for DUCSU candidacy

Student organizations at the University of Dhaka have shown mixed reactions to the recent announcement by the DUCSU (Dhaka University Central Students' Union) Election Commission, which removed the age limit for candidacy in the upcoming student union election. According to the new directive, students can contest or vote in the DUCSU election even if they are 40 years old or older, provided they are officially enrolled—especially in MPhil or Master's programs.

Student records scattered across DU offices: Alarming threat to data security
Student records scattered across DU offices: Alarming threat to data security
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Student records scattered across DU offices: Alarming threat to data security

At the University of Dhaka (DU), student records—both academic and personal—are being stored haphazardly across office verandas and corridors of the administrative building, raising serious concerns about data security and student privacy at the country’s premier higher education institution.

DU students endure risks, hardship commuting in 35-yrs-old buses
DU students endure risks, hardship commuting in 35-yrs-old buses
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DU students endure risks, hardship commuting in 35-yrs-old buses

Dhaka University (DU), the country’s leading educational institution, is facing a severe transport crisis as students and staff are forced to travel daily in buses over 35 years old, many of which are banned and unsafe. These outdated vehicles operate without valid fitness certificates and fail to meet emission standards, contributing to environmental pollution while putting commuters at serious risk of accidents and discomfort.

Vendors at Suhrawardy Udyan suffer losses of Tk 15 lakh in a week
Vendors at Suhrawardy Udyan suffer losses of Tk 15 lakh in a week
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Vendors at Suhrawardy Udyan suffer losses of Tk 15 lakh in a week

Suhrawardy Udyan, located next to the TSC in the heart of Dhaka, has long served as a lifeline for hundreds of small vendors. Over the years, a micro-economy developed around the park — revolving around the sale of fuchka, water, ice cream, chotpoti, khichuri, and various food carts. Many families relied on this ecosystem for their daily sustenance. But that fragile stability was shattered on the night of May 13 following the killing of Shahriar Alam Samyo, a brilliant student of Dhaka University and the Literary and Publication Secretary of the student wing of BNP at Sir AF Rahman Hall.

Lax security measures at DU even after Shammo murder
Lax security measures at DU even after Shammo murder
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Lax security measures at DU even after Shammo murder

A week has passed since the murder of Dhaka University (DU) student Shahriar Alam Shammo, but no visible steps have been taken to ensure security along nearly 600-meter-long stretch from TSC to Doel Chattar. There are no CCTV cameras, adequate lighting or regular security patrols in this area, which creates additional risks for students and ordinary pedestrians.

Frustration grows among DU communication disorder department students
Frustration grows among DU communication disorder department students
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Frustration grows among DU communication disorder department students

Students of the Department of Communication Disorder under the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Dhaka (DU) are increasingly falling into a state of despair, according to Assistant Professor Sharmin Ahmed, Chairperson of the department. She attributes this situation to complications within the legal framework.