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BRAC University partners with SOAS, UK on joint PhD in global development

BRAC University and SOAS University of London have jointly launched a collaborative PhD programme.

Inside BRACU’s Mongol Tori rover: Hypersonic

Mongol Tori Hypersonic emerged as the 8th best rover globally and 2nd in Asia.

UIU 6th, BRACU 8th at University Rover Challenge 2025

UIU Mars Rover from United International University (UIU) and BRACU Mongol-Tori from BRAC University (BRACU) secured the 6th and 8th positions respectively at the University Rover Challenge (URC) 2025 finals.

BRAC University hosts seminar on “Changing Pharmaceutical Landscape of Bangladesh: Shaping Future Leaders”

The School of Pharmacy of BRAC University hosted a seminar titled “Changing Pharmaceutical Landscape of Bangladesh: Shaping Future Leaders” at the university’s Merul Badda campus.

Celebrating Sir Fazle Hasan Abed’s life, legacy, and values on his 89th birthday

BRAC University celebrated the 89th birthday of its founder, Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, at its Merul Badda campus in Dhaka on April 27 through a number of events reflecting on his life, legacy, and values.

BRAC University hosts seminar on transformative language policies

A seminar titled “Transformative Language Policies for Linguistic and Cultural Diversity, and Social Justice and Equity in Bangladesh” was recently organised at BRAC University by BIL.

Consultation meeting held on Rx-RET project explores decarbonisation in Bangladesh's pharmaceutical industry

The School of Pharmacy, BRAC University, in collaboration with BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development, and the BSRM School of Engineering, recently hosted a consultation meeting titled “Exploring Bangladesh’s Green Transition: Decarbonization in the Pharmaceutical Industry” at BRAC University.

BRAC University holds its 16th Convocation

BRAC University organised its 16th Convocation on February 25, 2025 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center in Purbachal, Dhaka

BRAC University students protest against rape, rising crime in the country

The protest began at 11:30am in front of the university's main gate and continued until 3:00pm

July 14, 2024
July 14, 2024

BRAC University's Centre for Entrepreneurship Development wins “Global Impact Award” at ICSB World Congress

BRACU CED has won the Global Impact Award at the 2024 ICSB World Congress in Germany.

May 15, 2024
May 15, 2024

Young University Rankings 2024: NSU first, BRACU second in Bangladesh

North South University (NSU) has secured the top position among all universities in Bangladesh in the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2024. NSU ranked in the 301-350 bracket in the rankings. BRAC University was placed in the 351-400 bracket, ranking second in Bangladesh.

May 6, 2024
May 6, 2024

Mongol-Tori Phoenix: BRAC University’s next-generation Mars rover

Mongol-Tori’s Phoenix, a next-generation Mars rover from BRAC University (BRACU), has secured a spot in the finals of the University Rover Challenge (URC) 2024.

April 4, 2024
April 4, 2024

Team from BracU qualifies for final round of RoboCup Rescue 2024

BRACU ALTER, a rescue rover team from LaSSET (Laboratory of Space System Engineering and Technology) at BSRM School of Engineering of Brac University, has qualified for the final round of RoboCup Rescue Robot League 2024, an international robotics competition.

March 11, 2024
March 11, 2024

79% female commuters in Dhaka experience sexual harassment on public transport: research says

Recent research led by BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University has shown study which indicates nearly 79% female commuters in Dhaka experience sexual harassment on public transport. Among which about 60% feel traumatised and 12% are unable to overcome the experience. The data consisted of 1030 respondents among which 60% were female and 40% were male. Analysis of the study titled ‘Transportation accessibility and Safety in Dhaka City: A Gender Based Assessment’ reveals that one in every six female commuters faces daily sexual harassment. 

February 19, 2024
February 19, 2024

Falgun and Puja celebrations at BRAC University

BRAC university's new campus awakened to the joyful harmony of Falgun and Saraswati Puja.

February 18, 2024
February 18, 2024

Two BRAC University students serving affordable, homemade khichuri near campus

Mehrian Mohsin Adrita and Estiak Ahmed Saikat, two sixth-semester students from BRAC Business School took the initiative to provide healthy food to fellow students and founded SavoryKitchen.

January 29, 2024
January 29, 2024

Asif Mahtab not offered teaching contract for 'vandalism': BRAC University

BRAC University respects and fully complies with the country's constitution and laws on all matters. Accordingly, it does not promote homosexuality as has been alleged by some quarters in various social media content. However, the university believes in equal rights and opportunities for every single human being to realize their potential.

January 18, 2024
January 18, 2024

Paid on-campus parking at BRAC University: Students unhappy

Many BRACU students are upset with the parking fees. Several of them have taken to social media to express their anger.

December 28, 2023
December 28, 2023

How to get to BRAC University’s new campus by bus

Buses to take to get to BRACU's new campus.