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DU’s recruitment process seems frozen in time, bogged down by outdated practices that stifle progress.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 13, 2019
March 13, 2019

1 hospitalised as hunger strike for Ducsu re-polls continues

One of the six students who began a fast unto death demanding fresh election to the Dhaka University Students’ Union (Ducsu) is hospitalised after he fell unconscious.

March 13, 2019
March 13, 2019

Chaos, agitations take centre stage

The pre-dawn announcement of Ducsu polls results led to daylong chaos, agitation and drama on Dhaka University campus yesterday with the vice president-elect and BCL shifting their stances.

March 13, 2019
March 13, 2019

In a first, pro-govt students sweep Ducsu polls

For the first time since independence, the panel from the pro-ruling party student organisation has won majority of the Ducsu posts.

March 12, 2019
March 12, 2019

VP-elect Nur now demands fresh Ducsu polls

Newly elected Ducsu VP Nurul Haque Nur once again demands a fresh election to the Dhaka University central students’ boy bringing allegations of vote rigging and ballot stuffing.

March 12, 2019
March 12, 2019

‘BCL activists’ pounce on boycotters, target Nur

Alleged activists of Chhatra League have assaulted opposition activists at Dhaka University, especially targeting Ducsu’s VP-elect Nurul Haque Nur.

March 12, 2019
March 12, 2019

Ducsu code to be followed: VC

In purview of protests and demands of re-election to Dhaka Unviersity Central Students’ Union (Ducsu), the university’s vice chancellor says that the code will be followed now.

March 12, 2019
March 12, 2019

Ducsu polls: Boycotters demo for VC’s removal

The major panels which pulled out of election to Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) are demonstrating for removal of the university’s vice-chancellor.

March 12, 2019
March 12, 2019

Classes boycotted at DU during strike

Classes are boycotted at Dhaka University after yesterday’s strike call by major panels who pulled out of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) election.

March 12, 2019
March 12, 2019

A glimpse of Ducsu polls result

The results of hall unions of Dhaka University Central Students' Union elections.

March 12, 2019
March 12, 2019

Chief returning officer regrets 'untoward incidents'

Chief Returning Officer of Dhaka University Central Students' Union (Ducsu) SM Mahfuzur Rahman expressed regret over any untoward incidents during yesterday's election.