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DU’s recruitment process seems frozen in time, bogged down by outdated practices that stifle progress.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

May 20, 2020
May 20, 2020

2 DU professors appointed as new BSEC commissioners

The government has appointed Prof Mizanur Rahman and Prof Shaikh Shamsuddin Ahmed of Dhaka University as new commissioners of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission.

May 11, 2020
May 11, 2020

Dhaka University not starting online classes before Eid

The Dhaka University authorities have decided not to go for online classes before Eid-ul-Fitr as a large number of students have no or limited internet access.

April 9, 2020
April 9, 2020

DU, JnU, SUST classes, exams suspended until further notice

Authorities of Dhaka University have made an announcement saying that all classes and examinations will remain suspended until further notice due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

March 24, 2020
March 24, 2020

Dhaka University closes Nilkhet, Udayan School entry points

Dhaka University authorities have limited public and transport movement on the campus to prevent spread of coronavirus.

March 19, 2020
March 19, 2020

DU asks students to leave halls by tomorrow evening

Dhaka University authorities ask its resident students to leave their dormitories by tomorrow evening amid coronavirus fears.

March 16, 2020
March 16, 2020

Coronavirus fears: DU, CU, Buet, 4 other universities suspend academic activities

Authorities of seven top public universities have suspended all academic activities aiming to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

March 15, 2020
March 15, 2020

Coronavirus fears: DU students demand suspension of academic activities

Students of Dhaka University and Rajshahi University are demanding suspension of academic activities, fearing potential coronavirus (COVID-19) spread.

February 23, 2020
February 23, 2020

DU student rape: Court asks police for probe report by March 16

A Dhaka court asks the Detective Branch (DB) of police to submit the probe report of a case filed over the rape of a Dhaka University student by March 16.

January 26, 2020
January 26, 2020

DU student rape: DNA test confirms Majnu’s involvement

Investigators have confirmed the involvement of 30yr old Majnu in the rape case of a Dhaka University student following the result of a DNA test.

January 23, 2020
January 23, 2020

DU students protest torture on fellows

Students of the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management at Dhaka University protest the torture of four students on campus by Chhatra League activists.