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DU’s recruitment process seems frozen in time, bogged down by outdated practices that stifle progress.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 11, 2019
March 11, 2019

Girls find stashed ballots at Rokeya Hall

Rokeya Hall students have found hidden stash of ballots during Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) elections.

March 11, 2019
March 11, 2019

Quota reform panel leader Nur assaulted by BCL, claims victim

Panel leader for Dhaka Unviersity Central Students’ Union (Ducsu), Nurul Huq Nur has been assaulted allegedly by Chhatra League activists.

March 11, 2019
March 11, 2019

Left panel leader claims attempted attack by BCL

A vice president aspirant of ongoing Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) election has claimed of attempted attack on him at Mohsin Hall.

March 11, 2019
March 11, 2019

BCL activists hinder voting by making queue longer, blame general students

Voters in Dhaka University Central Students Union (Ducsu) election allege that BCL activists created a long queue artificially to hinder the voting.

March 11, 2019
March 11, 2019

Provost relieved after rigging at Kuwait Maitree

The provost of Kuwait Maitree Hall is relieved after evidence of rigging during Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) election.

March 11, 2019
March 11, 2019

Ducsu polls: Demo for fresh polls, VC’s removal tomorrow

Mass protests roll out to the streets of campus after the opposition panels boycott the Ducsu election alleging irregularities and vote rigging.

March 11, 2019
March 11, 2019

Ex-Ducsu leaders pin hope on polls

Some former Ducsu leaders hope that today's election and the leadership it will create will play a positive role in bringing about a qualitative change in the future national politics.

March 11, 2019
March 11, 2019

Doubt reigns as DU votes today

The much-awaited elections to Ducsu and hall unions will be held today amid dominance of Bangladesh Chhatra League and questionable roles of the university authorities.

March 10, 2019
March 10, 2019

Students wary of ‘fear tactics’

With the Ducsu election just a day away, many general students and rival candidates allege that they are being intimidated by some Chhatra League men.

March 4, 2019
March 4, 2019

DU firm to hold participatory Ducsu election

Dhaka University (DU) authorities are determined to hold a participatory and acceptable election to Dhaka University Central Students' Union (Ducsu), DU Vice Chancellor Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman says.