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DU’s recruitment process seems frozen in time, bogged down by outdated practices that stifle progress.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

April 12, 2018
April 12, 2018

DU VC residence attackers are professionals: DMP chief

Those who attacked the Dhaka University vice chancellor’s residence during the Quota-reform demonstration are professionals, DMP Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia says.

April 11, 2018
April 11, 2018

DU pledges support for quota-reform movement

Dhaka University authority pledge support to the quota-reform movement that picked up momentum on April 8 and spread across the country.

April 10, 2018
April 10, 2018

DU VC residence attackers won’t be spared: Obaidul

Terming the attack on Dhaka University vice-chancellor's residence barbaric, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said the attackers will not be spared.

April 9, 2018
April 9, 2018

Attack on VC residence planned: Duta

Terming the attack on Dhaka University Vice Chancellor residence “pre-planned and politically motivated”, Dhaka University Teacher’s Association (Duta) demand proper investigation and quick trial of the perpetrators.

April 9, 2018
April 9, 2018

Attack was intended to kill me, says DU VC

Vice Chancellor of Dhaka University Mohammad Akhteruzzaman today claimed that attack on his residence was with the intention to kill him and has no relation with the anti-quota movement.

March 20, 2018
March 20, 2018

50pc of Ehsan's right eye retina damaged

Dhaka University student Ehsan Rafiq, whose right eye was badly injured in an attack by a band of BCL activists on February 6 over a calculator, returned to his village yesterday after being treated at a hospital in India.

March 9, 2018
March 9, 2018

Protest at DU against ‘rape’ of Tripura girl

Several organisations of the Chittagong Hill Districts stage protest at Dhaka University demanding justice over “rape” of an indigenous girl in Khagrachhari.

February 25, 2018
February 25, 2018

University students seek govt job quota system reform

Students of different universities and colleges stage demonstrations at their respective institutions demanding reformation of existing quota system in BCS (Bangladesh Civil Service) and other government recruitment process.

February 19, 2018
February 19, 2018

Torch march at Dhaka University for Marma sisters

A torch-wielding procession is brought out at Dhaka University demanding justice over the alleged rape of two indigenous sisters in Rangamati last month.

February 18, 2018
February 18, 2018

And the sufferings continue

Ehsan Rafiq, a Dhaka University (DU) student who was mercilessly beaten up by some Bangladesh Chhatra League men on February 6 over a calculator, would be taken to India for better treatment.