Dhaka University (DU)

DU’s faculty hiring policy is a relic from the past

DU’s recruitment process seems frozen in time, bogged down by outdated practices that stifle progress.

Separation of seven colleges from DU was long overdue

But the transition must be handled with utmost care and foresight

Body of a man found hanging from a tree in Dhaka University

Locals identified the man as a vagabond

Hasina's defaced image painted over in DU late at night

Students immediately protested the repainting, demanding proctor's resignation

Post-August 5: DU halls no longer students’ nightmare

Molla Taimur Rahman was enrolled at Dhaka University in 2022 and had  landed himself a seat in Sir AF Rahman Hall as a residential student.

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

March 19, 2019
March 19, 2019

Executive meet of new Ducsu on March 23

Amid continued agitations for fresh elections to Ducsu and hall unions, the authorities yesterday fixed March 23 for the first executive meeting of newly elected student representatives of the Dhaka University.

March 18, 2019
March 18, 2019

DU agitating students to continue demo for Ducsu re-polls

The agitating students are to continue their demonstration on Dhaka University campus until their demand for re-election to Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) is met.

March 16, 2019
March 16, 2019

DU rejects allegations of irregularities in Ducsu polls

The Dhaka University authorities reject the allegations of vote rigging and irregularities in the recently-held elections to Dhaka University Central Students' Union (Ducsu).

March 16, 2019
March 16, 2019

PM asks DUCSU leaders to maintain peaceful atmosphere on campus

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asks the newly-elected DUCSU leaders to maintain peaceful atmosphere on the campus, saying that her government wants to further develop the country by utilizing the talents of the youths.

March 14, 2019
March 14, 2019

‘Provost has no authority to arrange Ducsu hall unit re-election’

Professor Dr Zeenat Huda, provost of DU’s Ruqayyah Hall, today said she has no authority to arrange re-election to Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) elections for Ruqayyah Hall unit.

March 14, 2019
March 14, 2019

Nur expresses solidarity with Ruqayyah Hall girls

Nurul Haque Nur, the VP-elect of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu), expresses solidarity with the Ruqayyah Hall students who are on hunger strike.

March 14, 2019
March 14, 2019

Criminals threaten quota reformist Rashed to gun down if leads other movement

Quota reform leader Rashed Khan claims that unidentified criminals threatened him to gun down if he leads any other movements.

March 14, 2019
March 14, 2019

Girls allege BCL teasing during hunger strike

On hunger strike for re-election to hall unions, the five Ruqayyah Hall girls claim that they have been teased by ruling party’s front Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists.

March 13, 2019
March 13, 2019

Ducsu polls: Nur demands re-election to all posts by March 31

Newly-elected Vice President of Dhaka University Central Students' Union (Ducsu) Nurul Haque Nur has demanded re-election to all posts by March 31.

March 13, 2019
March 13, 2019

VC rejects demand, threatens lawsuit: Liton

Dhaka University’s Vice Chancellor Prof Md Akhteruzzaman has shut the door on the face of activists demanding a fresh schedule to Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu). The five demonstrating panels, however, demand fresh schedule to Ducsu elections in three days.