Overcrowding, pollution, food stalls: Suhrawardy Udyan under threat
As far as the eye can see, food stalls crowd every nook and corner, offering everything from “bhaja puras” to Chinese dishes. Tea vendors jostle for space alongside hawkers selling women’s ornaments at bargain prices.
5d ago
DU would welcome the decision
Dhaka University would support the government’s decision to remove the seven colleges from DU’s affiliation, said pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic) Dr Mamun Ahmed in a recent interview with The Daily Star.
1w ago
DU Affiliated 7 Colleges: A rocky relationship heading for separation
The seven colleges’ journey with Dhaka University may soon come to an end, with both parties aiming for a fresh start -- separately.
1w ago
Politics at DU: Old guard to give way to young blood
The rules of Dhaka University stipulate that a student remains a regular one for eight years -- six years for graduation and two for post-graduation degrees.
3w ago
Buet authorities’ notice: Students cannot join any political party, other orgs
Buet authorities have announced that students cannot be members of any political organisation, be it on campus or outside.
1m ago
DU comes back to life
The Dhaka University campus was full of energy and life yesterday as students returned to classes after over three months.
2m ago
Tofazzal’s death in mob lynching: DU, hall officials failed to take swift action
Tofazzal Hossain, who was beaten to death by a mob, had been held captive at the Dhaka University’s Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall for over three hours, starting at 7:45pm on Wednesday.
2m ago
September 9, 2024
Anti-discrimination student movement: Citizens’ platform launched to help achieve goals
A 55-member Jatiya Nagorik Committee was formed yesterday to work towards fulfilling the goals of the Anti-discrimination Student Movement that toppled the Awami League-led government.
August 29, 2024
Star interview: Campus politics should focus on education
The focus of student politics should be issues relating to academia, said Professor Niaz Ahmed Khan, the new vice-chancellor of Dhaka University.
August 25, 2024
From TSC to flood zones
Sacks and sacks of relief materials are being lined up inside the TSC complex of Dhaka University. They are then sorted, packaged and loaded on trucks, to be carried to flood affected areas.
August 24, 2024
‘Not sure if they are alive or dead’
“I am not sure whether my sick mother and pregnant wife are alive or dead,” said Abdul Kaiyum, a private job holder in Dhaka, while still in shock.
August 21, 2024
Students, teachers call for non-partisan VC
With growing calls for reform across various sectors, a section of Dhaka University students is advocating for a vice-chancellor who is professional, academically distinguished, visionary, and has no direct affiliation with any political parties.
July 26, 2024
Quota reform protesters to pray for the dead today
Quota reform protesters yesterday said they would pray at mosques and temples for those killed in recent violence.
July 17, 2024
BCL leaders beaten up, forced out of most DU halls overnight
Students make hall provosts sign notices banning politics in the halls
June 12, 2024
Freshers suffer as DU admission process remains manual
An excited Imran Hossain reached Dhaka University from Chattogram earlier this week to secure his admission to the prestigious institution.
May 10, 2024
A house of representatives!
With his son’s victory in Wednesday’s upazila chairman polls in Subarnachar, local Awami League lawmaker Ekramul Karim Chowdhury have further consolidated his grip on politics, said party insiders.
May 8, 2024
An unusual contest in Subarnachar
The upazila chairman election in Noakhali’s Subarnachar today is going to be a battle of ballots between a veteran Awami League leader and a young one.
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