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DU’s recruitment process seems frozen in time, bogged down by outdated practices that stifle progress.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

November 21, 2017
November 21, 2017

8 DU students among 9 held for ‘admission test forgery’

Detectives arrest nine students, including eight of Dhaka University, in connection with their alleged involvement in admission test forgery.

October 18, 2017
October 18, 2017

Dhaka University ‘Ka’, ‘Cha’ unit results published

Dhaka University authorities publish the first year honours admission test results of ‘Ka’ unit, under science group and ‘Cha’ unit under the Fine Arts faculty for the academic session 2017-2018.

September 28, 2017
September 28, 2017

DU bus, cop fined for plying wrong side on Dhaka roads

On the fifth day of special drive against traffic rule violators, traffic police penalise 23 vehicles including a Dhaka University bus for taking wrong road on Dhaka’s Hair Road.

September 22, 2017
September 22, 2017

4 held over fraudulence in DU ‘Kha’ unit tests

A student of the Dhaka University (DU) has been suspended following plagiarism during the university’s “Kha” unit admission tests.

September 14, 2017
September 14, 2017

Dhaka University admission tests begin September 15

The honours first-year admission tests for the 2017-18 academic session of Dhaka University (DU) are to begin from September 15.

September 10, 2017
September 10, 2017

Ex-DU VC Prof Arefin rejoins MCJ dept

Prof AAMS Arefin Siddique resumes his academic duties at Department of Mass Communication and Journalism in Dhaka University today after completing his duties as vice-chancellor of the university for eight and a half years.

September 6, 2017
September 6, 2017

New DU VC Prof Akhtaruzzaman joins office

Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman joined his office today as acting vice-chancellor of Dhaka University replacing Prof AAMS Arefin Siddique at the end of his tenure.

September 4, 2017
September 4, 2017

Prof Akhtaruzzaman made Dhaka University acting Vice Chancellor

Dhaka University pro-vice chancellor Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman has been made acting vice chancellor of the university. The circular comes as the tenure of Prof AAMS Arefin Siddique ends, according to a circular of the education ministry.

August 16, 2017
August 16, 2017

Sharp weapons recovered from BCL man’s room at DU hall

The authorities of Dhaka University’s Bijoy Ekattor Hall have recovered four sharp weapons from the room of a Bangladesh Chhatra League leader.

August 15, 2017
August 15, 2017

4 BCL men among 11 DU students held for tearing Nat’l Mourning Day posters

Dhaka University authorities hand over 11 students, including four activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League, to police for allegedly tearing posters on the National Mourning Day at Bijoy Ekattor Hall.