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DU’s recruitment process seems frozen in time, bogged down by outdated practices that stifle progress.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 24, 2017
July 24, 2017

HC questions legality of DU teacher’s forced leave

The High Court questions the legality of Dhaka University syndicate’s decision to send its teacher Rushad Faridi on forced leave.

July 20, 2017
July 20, 2017

Cops thwart demo of govt college students

Police club away a student demonstration at Dhaka’s Shahbagh demanding examination schedules for seven colleges recently affiliated with Dhaka University.

July 20, 2017
July 20, 2017

DU wins Facebook anti-extremism campaign contest

Dhaka University wins a Facebook-based anti-extremism campaign in a global competition that saw participation of 160 teams from 70 countries.

June 13, 2017
June 13, 2017

Car crashes into Raju Memorial at DU

A car crashes into Raju Memorial sculpture at Dhaka University campus.

May 28, 2017
May 28, 2017

No bar for DU Prof Reazul to join office

Supreme Court upholds a High Court order that has stayed the suspension of Dhaka University Professor Md Reazul Haque, clearing the way for him to discharge his duties.

May 22, 2017
May 22, 2017

Pro-AL panel sweeps DU senate polls

Ruling Awami League-backed ‘Blue panel’ sweeps the senate elections of Dhaka University. Aspirants from the ‘Blue panel’ win 33 seats of teachers’ representatives out of 35 posts while BNP-backed ‘White panel’ bags only two posts.

April 19, 2017
April 19, 2017

Gun-toting man now DU teacher

Dhaka University (DU) authorities have appointed a teacher who allegedly took "training on the operation of the firearm" from Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) men on Islamic University (IU) campus in Kushtia in 2014.

April 5, 2017
April 5, 2017

DU student drowns in campus pond

A Dhaka University student drowns in a pond at Shahidullah Hall on the campus.

March 16, 2017
March 16, 2017

BCL men force fresher to do squats, drive away from DU dorm

Forcing a fresher student to do squats in public, some BCL activists at Shaheed Sergeant Zahurul Haque Hall of Dhaka University drive him out of the dormitory over a trifling matter.

March 16, 2017
March 16, 2017

DU students counter Home Economics girls

As Home Economics College girls besiege Nilkhet for the fourth day, Dhaka University students start protests against the “illogical demand” of the affiliate institute.