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Source: BDPolicyLab Watch record and cited public sourcesAs of 2026-07-05
The university is currently navigating a leadership transition under its new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr. Yearul Kabir, while simultaneously addressing internal disciplinary challenges, including recent allegations of sexual harassment that have prompted administrative investigations.
Professor Dr. Yearul Kabir appointed as the fifth Vice-Chancellor of JUST.
Professor Dr. Yearul Kabir officially joined as the Vice-Chancellor.
Notice issued regarding student re-admission.
Clinical trial study protocol involving Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation researchers published in PLOS One.
Admission notice issued for the MS program (2024-2025 session).
student_count 8,286 from Wikipedia (6,800 UG + 1,200 PG + 86 doctoral + 200 other); this reflects post-2023 integration of Jhenaidah Government Veterinary College as Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (integrated at 88th Board of Regents meeting, 7 March 2023). uniRank reports 4,000-4,999 range (likely pre-integration or undergraduate-only count; Wikipedia figure preferred as more recent and comprehensive). faculty_count 313 from Wikipedia academic staff figure. campus_count 2: main campus in Jashore (45 acres) and Jhenaidah campus (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, formerly Jhenaidah Government Veterinary College). annual_budget_bdt null: no verified primary source found for JUST budget. vc_since is formal joining date (2026-04-15); appointment notification was 2026-04-13. pro_vice_chancellor null: no verified current holder found. Treasurer (Prof. Dr. Hossain Al Mamun) and Registrar (Kazi Md. Jalaluddin) confirmed from The Daily Morning Glory joining-ceremony report (2026-04-15). JUST was NOT included in the March 16, 2026 batch (7 universities: DU, CU, RU, BOU, KUET, JnU, Dhaka Central) nor the May 14, 2026 batch (11 universities: BUET, Islamic University, Comilla, Barisal, Bhashani, Nazrul, Noakhali ST, DUET, Rangamati ST, Pabna ST, Jamalpur ST). Legal basis uses the original Act name with old district spelling 'Jessore'; the city was officially renamed Jashore in 2018 but the Act predates the rename. Bangla name verified via Wikipedia.
Admission notices issued for MS in Mathematics and results for MA in English.
Notice issued regarding the list of eligible candidates for MS admission.
Admission notice issued for the MS program in the GEBT department.
Lecturer withdrawn from duties following sexual harassment allegations and investigation committee formed.
Seminar on sustainable research and scientific writing skills organized by the ACS chapter.
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