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DU’s recruitment process seems frozen in time, bogged down by outdated practices that stifle progress.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

February 24, 2019
February 24, 2019

DU student seeks stay on Ducsu polls

A Dhaka University student files a writ petition with the High Court seeking a stay on the process for holding election to Dhaka University Central Students' Union (Ducsu) slated for March 11.

January 8, 2019
January 8, 2019

DU student stabbed by 'muggers'

A Dhaka University student was stabbed by muggers on campus on Sunday night.

December 26, 2018
December 26, 2018

70 years of FFA celebrated in grandeur

To celebrate the glorious 70 years of the Faculty of Fine Art (FFA), University of Dhaka FFA, coupled with the Zainul Utshab 2018, along with hundreds of artists, teachers, students and

December 23, 2018
December 23, 2018

'BCL men’ attack quota reformists at DU, 5 hurt

At least five leaders of the quota reform movement are injured during an onslaught on their demonstration on Dhaka University campus.

October 24, 2018
October 24, 2018

'Gha' Unit Exam: DU finds proof of question leak

The Dhaka University authorities yesterday decided to retake tests of around 18,500 students who cleared the “Gha” unit admission tests, citing they found proof that the questions were leaked.

October 22, 2018
October 22, 2018

Students continue demo, DU says it will review results

A section of Dhaka University students yesterday demonstrated on the campus demanding cancellation of "Gha" unit admission test, as the university authorities said it would review the results and take actions if necessary.

October 18, 2018
October 18, 2018

Akhtar Hossen unmoved

A student of Dhaka University is continuing for the second day a solitary hunger strike demanding retake of 'Gha' unit admission test, the result of which has been published.

October 17, 2018
October 17, 2018

Authorities admit 'digital forgery', publish results

Dhaka University (DU) authorities yesterday admitted that the question paper of “Gha” Unit admission test was leaked via “digital forgery”, but published the result anyway.

October 16, 2018
October 16, 2018

Admission Test: DU withholds Gha unit results

The Dhaka University authorities yesterday postponed the "Gha" unit admission test results following allegations of question paper leak.

October 8, 2018
October 8, 2018

DU ‘Cha’ unit admission test result published

The first year honours admission test results of 'Cha unit' of Dhaka University (DU) under its Fine arts faculty for 2018-19 academic session is published with 19.45 percent pass rate.