BRACU

David Dowland on BRACU’s first PhD and the significance of equitable exchange

Campus sat down with Dr David Dowland, the Registrar of BRACU, to get his insight into the possible challenges that the university could face in offering such a programme, the state of academia in Bangladesh, and what pursuing a doctorate really entails. 

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.

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.

BRACU students stage protest in solidarity with KUET students

Expressing their support for the students of KUET, the general students of BRACU staged a protest in front of their campus in Merul Badda.

Project involving 3 BRAC University students wins international pitch competition

A plastic recycling project of a multinational student team, whose three members are from BRAC University, has been awarded the first prize of USD 1,500 at the international pitch competition, “Launch a Different World 2024”.

NASA chief astronaut delivers an inspirational talk at BRAC University

BRAC University recently hosted an inspirational talk by veteran astronaut Joseph M Acaba, chief of NASA’s Astronaut Office, at its Merul Badda campus on December 15.

Bangladesh women’s national team footballers join “Healthier in Motion” campaign at BRAC University

The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka was joined by Bangladesh national women’s football team captain Sabina Khatun and players Maria Manda, Ritu Porna Chakma, and Masura Parvin for an event to promote the USAID “Healthier in Motion” wellness campaign at the BRAC University campus on December 9.

BRAC University alumna receives fellowship for master’s at University of Oxford

Fatema Shorna, an alumna of BRAC University, has started pursuing an MSc in Radiobiology at the University of Oxford.

BRAC University turning into Hogwarts

BRAC University is set to organise “Harry Potter Fest 2024” on its campus in Merul Badda from December 7 to 9.

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.

January 2, 2024
January 2, 2024

BracU student receives $2000 grant from National Geographic Society

Hasibul Hasan Ahmed, a final-year Computer Science and Engineering student at Brac University, received a $2000 seed grant for his research externship on 'Community and Conservation' from the National Geographic Society and The Nature Conservancy.

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.

November 23, 2023
November 23, 2023

BRAC University's move to Merul Badda: Students reflect on Mohakhali memories

As BRAC University (BRACU) begins shifting to its new campus in Merul Badda, students reflect upon their time at Mohakhali – the university’s home for over two decades.

November 9, 2023
November 9, 2023

South Asia university ranking, 2024: DU ranked 19th, Buet 29th

The 2024 QS Asia University Rankings: Southern Asia includes 280 universities from the Southern Asia region. 

August 27, 2023
August 27, 2023

BRAC University celebrates BRACU Duburi’s grand success at “Robosub 2023”

BRAC University organised an event to celebrate BRACU Duburi’s grand success at “Robosub 2023” on August 27 at BRAC University auditorium.

March 26, 2023
March 26, 2023

QS Ranking: Buet, DU top subject categories in Bangladesh

Buet ranked 335 in the world in the Engineering and Technology category.

December 7, 2022
December 7, 2022

AIUB, BRACU, and IUT qualify for International Rover Challenge finals

Three teams from Bangladesh have qualified for the IRC 2023 finals.

November 16, 2022
November 16, 2022

Academia-industry partnerships can only mean good things for universities

Recently BRAC University (BRACU) announced the renaming of its engineering school.

October 20, 2022
October 20, 2022

Hackers breach NSU registrar’s email to expose security issues

A hacker community from BRACU reportedly broke into NSU registrar’s email.