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.
6d 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
November 12, 2023
A BCL leader’s controversial rise
Not so long ago, Mostafa Hossain Helal used to run a small mobile recharge shop in Moddho Badda area in the capital.
November 11, 2023
Eden Mohila College: 150 years of history and glory
The Eden Mohila College is noted not only for its academic excellence and its pioneering role in promoting women’s education in erstwhile British Bengal and present-day Bangladesh, but also for its glorious past and major contributions in shaping the nation’s history.
November 3, 2023
VC appointment: Clause 11(2), a bane for DU autonomy
Since the country’s independence, successive governments have dishonoured a clause of the law regarding the appointment of vice-chancellors at Dhaka University, ultimately undermining the institution’s autonomy.
October 22, 2023
DU teacher on viva board despite his ban for irregularities
Despite being barred from taking part in any exam-related activities, a Dhaka University professor will sit as a member of a recruitment board tomorrow, sparking controversy and resentment among his peers.
October 17, 2023
DU brought under CCTV surveillance
Dhaka University campus has been brought under closed-circuit television surveillance.
October 16, 2023
DU campus brought under CCTV surveillance
University authorities say 58 cameras set up on campus to ensure students' safety
October 14, 2023
‘High price, low quality’
Many students of Dhaka University are facing difficulties as meal prices in the dorm canteens have increased by up to 25 percent since the pandemic.
October 13, 2023
Students struggling with rising food prices at DU dorm canteens
Many students of Dhaka University are facing difficulties as meal prices in the dorm canteens have increased by up to 25 percent since the pandemic
September 23, 2023
DU-Affiliated Colleges: Session jam leaves goal of better education unfulfilled
Seven and a half years into the affiliation of seven colleges with Dhaka University, students feel they are faced with new problems, most notably session jam and delayed publication of results, in addition to existing ones relating to poor infrastructure.
August 26, 2023
Homemaker answers DU emergency calls!
Imagine if you are a student of Dhaka University. It is the night before your application deadline, and you are confused about how to complete the online examination form. You call the designated helpline numbers from the DU website and to your surprise a housemaker living in Sunamganj, who has no idea what you are talking about, greets you.
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