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Discover Public Health · October 15, 2026
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Abstract Background Suicide has become a public health concern among university students in Bangladesh. However, there is a lack of systematic evidence because of the lack of national surveillance on suicide. Objectives This study aimed to analyze the epidemiology, methods, socio-demographic risk factors, and temporal trends of university student’s suicide in Bangladesh using a retrospective content analysis of online news reports. Methods A retrospective observational study was used. From January 2015 to May 2026, a total of 100 student suicides were found in 10 online news portals (5 English-language and 5 Bangla-language outlets) in Bangladesh. Gender, age, academic level, type of institution, location of the institution, suicide method, psychosocial risk factors, suicide notes, social media activity, mental health diagnosis, and other key classifications were included as variables. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively using SPSS 25.0 and Microsoft Excel. Results Among the 100 included cases, 63% were male, with the mean age being around 23.1 years (range 18–31) among the 45 cases (45.0%) for which age was reported. The students of public universities experienced the highest number of suicide cases, mainly from the University of Dhaka, which contributed 27% of the incidents. There was a marked rise in cases from 2022 onward, with the highest number of cases in 2023 ( n = 17). The most common method was hanging (80%), primarily by ceiling fans in private, indoor locations (84%). Depression (17%), relationship problems (16%), and academic stress or failure (14%) were the most common psychosocial risk factors. Only 19% of cases had a confirmed mental health diagnosis. In 16% of cases, a suicide note was reported, and in 9% of cases, there was a pre-mortem communication via social media. Conclusions Male students at public universities are at the greatest risk of suicide due to various risk factors and mental health issues. Given that a confirmed mental health diagnosis was documented in only 19% of cases, alongside the prominence of relationship distress, academic pressure, and familial or financial stress as reported precipitants, this study recommends improving mental health services on university campuses in Bangladesh as one of several complementary measures. Additionally, it also highlights the need for resilience workshops, training programs, and stronger public awareness through digital media.