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DU’s recruitment process seems frozen in time, bogged down by outdated practices that stifle progress.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 21, 2016
August 21, 2016

DU online admission process begins tomorrow

The online admission process for the first year honours admission tests for 2016-17 academic sessions of Dhaka University (DU) is scheduled to begin on August 22 and will continue till September 7.

June 22, 2016
June 22, 2016

DU admission test begins Sep 23

The first-year honours admission test for 2016-17 academic session of Dhaka University (DU) will begin from September 23, says a press release.

April 5, 2016
April 5, 2016

DU buildings declared smoking-free zone

Dhaka University authorities declare its administrative buildings and others important places on the campus as a smoking-free zone.

March 23, 2016
March 23, 2016

March 1971: The Killing of Jyotirmoy Guhathakurta

On March 25, 1971, armed with tanks, mortars and armoured vehicles a Pakistani military convoy picked up Professor Jyotirmoy Guhathakurta, the then provost of Jagannath Hall, after cordoning off the entire Dhaka University campus with tanks, mortars and armed vehicles.

February 13, 2016
February 13, 2016

Pahela Falgun welcomed adorned in colours

Men and women adorning the bright basanti (yellow) colour are swarming Dhaka University campus, Ramna Park and the streets of Dhaka interlaced with the music of Rabindranath’s songs and the sound of drums to receive the arrival of Basanta.

January 14, 2016
January 14, 2016

University teachers’ strike continues for 4th day

Teachers of all 37 public universities observe the fourth day of their indefinite strike protesting the “government inaction” on addressing their demand for removing the “pay disparity” with bureaucrats.

December 14, 2015
December 14, 2015

DU cuts academic ties with Pakistan

Dhaka University syndicate severs all academic ties with Pakistan.

December 12, 2015
December 12, 2015

DU and Chhayanaut to jointly celebrate Victory Day

Dhaka University (DU) and cultural lighthouse organisation Chhayanaut are celebrating this year's Victory Day jointly.

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