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DU’s recruitment process seems frozen in time, bogged down by outdated practices that stifle progress.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

July 15, 2018
July 15, 2018

Quota: Legal notices issued to DU, RU on inactions against BCL

Legal notices have been issued to Dhaka University and Rajshahi University authorities seeking answers to what actions have been taken against Chhatra League men over attack on quota reformists.

July 15, 2018
July 15, 2018

ASK condemns BCL attack at DU

Rights group Ain O Salish Kendra (ASK) condemns Bangladesh Chhatra League’s attacks on Dhaka University teachers and students today.

July 12, 2018
July 12, 2018

DU running too many evening programmes

What began in 2001 as an evening course under Dhaka University's business studies faculty for developing skills of professionals witnesses an exponential growth over the past 17 years.

July 11, 2018
July 11, 2018

DU social science dept students demand Moshiur's unconditional release from jail

A section of Dhaka University students demand the unconditional release of their fellow Moshiur Rahman, one of the leaders of quota reform movement, from jail.

July 11, 2018
July 11, 2018

Checkpoints at DU entrances soon: VC

Amid public outcry over Dhaka University's decision to ban outsiders on the campus, Vice Chancellor Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman yesterday said they would set up checkpoints at all the entrances to implement the decision.

July 10, 2018
July 10, 2018

SCBA slams DU VC over campus entry bar

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) comes down heavily upon Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Akhtaruzzaman and demands his resignation over restricting outsiders to enter the university campus.

July 10, 2018
July 10, 2018

DU Bangla dept protests attack on fellow quota reformist student

Dhaka University’s Bangla department have staged protest at campus demanding justice over attack on one of its students during the quota reform agitation.

May 9, 2018
May 9, 2018

DU convocation October 6

Dhaka University’s 51st convocation will be held on October 6 this year.

May 9, 2018
May 9, 2018

'BCL men' beat up student at DU

A student was beaten allegedly by several Bangladesh Chhatra League activists for “unknown reasons” at Dhaka University early yesterday.

April 22, 2018
April 22, 2018

Sufia Kamal Hall: It's institutional harassment, says DU human chain

Terming the incident of Kabi Sufia Kamal Hall an “institutional harassment”, speakers at a human chain urge the authorities concerned to ensure safety and preserve dignity of both the students and teachers on Dhaka University campus.