Dhaka University (DU)
DU students denounce JCD's poster campaign on campus
Removing the posters would undermine the dignity of individuals, says proctor
A new public university in Dhaka makes little sense
We shouldn't rush through such critical decisions
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.
Dhaka University must reclaim its unutilised land
Resolving accommodation issues, implementing masterplan urgent
Shibir now out into the open at DU
After around three and a half decades, Islami Chhatra Shibir has come out on Dhaka University campus by revealing the identities of its two top leaders, touching off public debate online and offline.
Mob killing in DU hall: Students protest outside proctor's office
Blame proctor for ‘appeasing mobocracy’
Man beaten to death in DU hall
He was suspected to have stolen students' mobile phones
DU denies granting approval for ‘mass wedding’ at dormitories
Dhaka University (DU) authorities denied giving approval for a proposed "mass wedding" event at its dormitories
A battleground of change: Role of DU in social movements
The pulsating energy of Dhaka University campus works as a catalyst to inspire students and shape their conscience.
US News and World Report rankings: DU highest ranked univ in Bangladesh
Dhaka University (DU) was the highest-ranked university in Bangladesh, according to the 2024-2025 Best Global Universities Rankings by US News and World Report
5 popular eateries in and around DU campus
On July 1, 2024, Dhaka University celebrated its 103rd anniversary. University life is an experience in itself. Besides the education and the bonds of friendship people share, a notable aspect that shines in every person’s heart is campus food.
Mama Hotel: A staple for DU students
It all started at the hands of one Kasim Uddin, who used to sell “khichuri” on a van at the gate of Shahid Sergeant Zahurul Huq Hall in the ‘90s.
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.
Mind the gap in centralised university admissions
The practical implementation of this method has revealed significant shortcomings.
The terror of Dhaka University’s guest room culture
The administrations’ tacit compliance is deeply concerning.
‘Women, Gender and Development': Rocky ride along the evolutionary scale
Nazmunnessa Mahtab has written a quite all-encompassing book on women and gender issues.
Can ideology win over desire?
Set in 1990s Dhaka against the backdrop of the military occupation, the novella follows the lives of a young university professor, his wife, and their house help, Phulbanu. The story is narrated entirely from Phulbanu’s perspective.
DU regular master’s now open for all
From now on, students who have completed their bachelor’s from Bangladeshi universities will be able to enrol into the regular master’s programmes of Dhaka University.
Where did Bangladeshi universities rank in different global university rankings in 2022?
In 2022, Bangladeshi universities featured in three major university rankings.