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DU’s recruitment process seems frozen in time, bogged down by outdated practices that stifle progress.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

October 7, 2018
October 7, 2018

Leave politics to politicians

resident Abdul Hamid yesterday urged all political parties to promote those who have an early orientation in politics, as it is not right to become a politician overnight, reports UNB.

October 4, 2018
October 4, 2018

13pc pass DU 'Ka' unit admission test

Only 13.04 percent students secured pass mark of 48, in the 'Ka' unit (science group) admission test of Dhaka University for 2018-19 academic session.

September 26, 2018
September 26, 2018

14pc pass admission test of DU 'Kha' unit

The admission test result of “Kha” (B) unit under the arts faculty of Dhaka University for 2018-19 session was published yesterday with 14 percent of candidates passing the test. Vice Chancellor Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman announced the results.

September 18, 2018
September 18, 2018

Ducsu Polls: HC refuses to hear contempt petition

The High Court refused to continue the hearing on a contempt petition, filed against DU authorities regarding Ducsu election, following an argument between the lawyers in the court yesterday.

September 17, 2018
September 17, 2018

10% pass in DU ‘Ga’ unit admission test

Result for admission test of Dhaka University’s ‘Ga’ unit under business faculty has been published with a pass rate of 10.98 per cent, authorities say.

September 13, 2018
September 13, 2018

'Movement will continue'

A day after the government issued circular for 40th BCS examination, quota reformists yesterday demonstrated on the Dhaka University campus in protest.

September 2, 2018
September 2, 2018

Anarchy by students of public univs unacceptable

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said any anarchic activity by public university students is not acceptable at all as they are availing of the education facility with public money.

August 6, 2018
August 6, 2018

DU, RU students protest attacks on students

Students of both Dhaka University (DU) and Rajshahi University (RU) stages demonstration on their respective campuses condemning the recent attack on students during the safe road demonstration in Dhaka.

July 16, 2018
July 16, 2018

Online application for DU admission begins July 31

The online application process for admission into first year honours programmes in Dhaka University (DU) under 2018-2019 academic session will begin on July 31.

July 15, 2018
July 15, 2018

DU suspends 3 students over assaulting seniors

Dhaka University suspends three students over yesterday’s assault on two senior students at campus and launched a probe into the incident.