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DU’s recruitment process seems frozen in time, bogged down by outdated practices that stifle progress.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 4, 2019
November 4, 2019

Dhaka University VC Prof Akhtaruzzaman joins office

Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman joins office as the new vice-chancellor of Dhaka University for the next four years.

November 3, 2019
November 3, 2019

DU VC reappointed; CU, BU get new VC

Dhaka University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman has been reappointed while Prof Shireen Akhter and Prof Dr Md Sadequl Arefin (Matin) have been made new VCs of Chittagong University and Barishal University respectively.

October 30, 2019
October 30, 2019

Sharp weapons found at DU Mohsin Hall roof

A packet containing 12 sharp weapons have been recovered from the roof of Dhaka University’s Haji Muhammad Mohsin Hall.

October 29, 2019
October 29, 2019

DU ‘Gha’ unit result published; pass rate 13.26%

The result of ‘Gha’ unit of the Dhaka University (DU) was published with a pass rate of 13.26 per cent.

October 29, 2019
October 29, 2019

Accommodation crisis at DU: Students attempt to move in VC’s residence as their ultimatum ends

A section of Dhaka University students attempt to move into the vice chancellor’s residence as per their earlier decision to move into the VC’s house if the authorities fail to solve the accommodation crisis by mid October.

October 28, 2019
October 28, 2019

DU ‘Gha unit’ entry test results to be published tomorrow

The results of 'Gha' unit admission test of Dhaka University (DU) for the academic session 2019-2020 will be published tomorrow.

October 20, 2019
October 20, 2019

13.05% pass ‘Ka’ unit DU entry test; 2.5% qualified in ‘Cha’ unit

A total of 13.05 per cent candidates pass the ‘Ka’ unit admission test of Dhaka University for the academic session 2019-2020 while only 2.5 per cent qualify in the entry test of ‘Cha’ unit.

October 19, 2019
October 19, 2019

DU admission test results of ‘Ka’ and ‘Cha’ units tomorrow

The admission test results of Dhaka University (DU) 'Ka-unit' under Science Faculty and ‘Cha-unit’ under Faculty of Fine Arts for the academic session 2019-2020 is to be published on Sunday, October 20, 2019.

October 12, 2019
October 12, 2019

Admission test results of DU ‘Kha-unit’ tomorrow

The results of the admission test for Dhaka University (DU) 'Kha-unit' under the academic session 2019-2020 will be published tomorrow.

October 11, 2019
October 11, 2019

Leave halls in 15 days after final exams

Dhaka University students will have to leave their dormitories within 15 days of completing their Master’s degree examinations, the university authorities announced on Wednesday night.