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DU’s recruitment process seems frozen in time, bogged down by outdated practices that stifle progress.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

August 13, 2017
August 13, 2017

Masters’ exams of DU affiliated colleges from Sept 10

Final examinations for masters’ students of seven colleges that were affiliated with Dhaka University will begin on September 10.

August 10, 2017
August 10, 2017

DU staff protest ‘propaganda’ against VC

Dhaka University (DU) staff members form a human chain on the campus demanding an end to “propaganda” against Vice Chancellor Prof AAMS Arefin Siddique.

August 8, 2017
August 8, 2017

Sexual harassment: HC asks DU to reinstate teacher

The High Court asks the Dhaka University authorities to reinstate its Prof Md Shahdat Hossain, who was dismissed on charge of sexually harassing two students, terming the dismissal decision “illegal”.

August 3, 2017
August 3, 2017

‘DU teachers not being appointed as per its tradition’

Dhaka University has a tradition, but its teachers are not being appointed in line with the tradition, Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha observes.

August 3, 2017
August 3, 2017

DU teacher’s appointment illegal, SC rules

The Supreme Court upholds a High Court verdict that declared the appointment of a philosophy department teacher of Dhaka University illegal.

July 29, 2017
July 29, 2017

DU vs NU: Students caught in the crossfire

Siddiqur Rahman, while protesting, was injured in his eyes by a tear gas canister in yet another case of police brutality. One eye will never see again, another one is damaged.

July 28, 2017
July 28, 2017

DU white panel teachers to boycott tomorrow’s VC panel polls

Dhaka University’s white panel teachers will boycott the special senate session for electing a three-member panel to appoint its new vice-chancellor scheduled for tomorrow. Prof Akhter Hossain Khan, convener of the pro-BNP-Jamaat backed panel, makes the announcement in a press conference.

July 26, 2017
July 26, 2017

Action for taking bus wrong side: DU proctor

Dhaka University authorities will take steps against those responsible for taking its bus on the wrong side defying warning. DU Proctor Prof Amzad Ali warns of action hours into the university’s Mirpur-bound double-decker bus Chaitali takes the wrong side in Shahbagh area.

July 25, 2017
July 25, 2017

Route to be cancelled if buses ply wrong side: DU Proctor

The Dhaka University authorities have decided to cancel a route if university buses are seen plying the wrong side of the road. In an internal meeting recently, the authorities took the decision after their repeated efforts to stop the menace, our DU correspondent reports quoting Proctor Prof AM AMzad Ali.

July 24, 2017
July 24, 2017

DU senate meeting for electing VC panel stayed

The High Court stays the process for holding a special general meeting of Dhaka University senate which was scheduled to be held on July 29 for electing a three-member panel for appointing its new vice chancellor.