Dhaka University

Student protests must respect public welfare

Disruptions, violence by Titumir College students unacceptable

Meeting of minds: How Dhaka University became a part of Bose-Einstein legacy

There are lessons to be learnt from the way Dhaka became part of the intellectual map of the world.

Seven colleges, one crisis: Dhaka University’s affiliation nightmare

Disenchanted students are now demanding the creation of a “Dhaka Central University” comprising the seven colleges.

DU to probe incident of hijab being placed on Raju sculpture

The hijab was placed on the sculpture but quickly removed by a group of students who noticed it

Empowering women beyond protests

To ensure that contributions from individuals like Nusrat, Prapti, and Dipty are not isolated, we must take concrete steps to empower the next generation of women

DU student creates 1971 Liberation War time-lapse map from military perspective

Abrar Fahyaz, a Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) student at Dhaka University (DU), created a war time-lapse showcasing the 1971 Liberation War from a military perspective. 

What does banning campus politics mean?

A ban on campus politics seems to be an easy answer. But what does it mean and how will it work?

Murder at DU and JU: Must we emulate what we dismantled?

Destroying a regime is one thing; ensuring that its legacy doesn't infect the future is another.

Mass wedding in academia: A new kind of ‘taboo-breaking’

An institutionalised mass wedding will replace one form of social regulation with another.

September 10, 2024
September 10, 2024

Authorities decide to abolish Gono rooms at DU

Classes to resume from September 22

August 24, 2024
August 24, 2024

‘Joruri Shongjog’ concert raises Tk 21 lakh and 20 truckloads of relief for flood victims

On Friday, August 23, a concert titled “Joruri Shongjog” was held at the base of the Raju Memorial Sculpture at Dhaka University to raise funds for flood victims. The event commenced in the afternoon where a large gathering came forward to contribute to the cause.

August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024

Kiko and friends: Unlikely heroes of Dhaka University’s student movement

The energetic happy canines of the campus tag along with the students’ procession or any congregation and go beyond their known territory.

July 17, 2024
July 17, 2024

My beloved country cannot be bloodied like this: Shakib Khan

Following violent clashes between student protesters and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists at different public universities around the country, celebrities have voiced their support for the quota reform movement. The July 15 incident left approximately 300 people injured, including female students and BCL members. As of July 17 (3:00pm), six fatalities have been reported due to the ongoing unrest.

June 30, 2024
June 30, 2024

The first 3 residential halls of Dhaka University

Splendid in appearance as they are, the three halls also hold a lot of history.

June 8, 2024
June 8, 2024

Our love-hate relationship with university rankings

A prestigious ranking system naming Dhaka University as the top university in Bangladesh makes us revisit that love-hate stance.

June 5, 2024
June 5, 2024

Dhaka University best in Bangladesh: QS Rankings

DU secured the 554th rank globally.

April 4, 2024
April 4, 2024

Starting your journey at a public university: What you should know

There are certain things you can prepare for, in order to make your transition into university life a little easier.

March 29, 2024
March 29, 2024

Era of complacency must come to an end

Taxpayer funds, earmarked for the advancement of knowledge and the betterment of society, must not be squandered on corrupt practices.

March 27, 2024
March 27, 2024

How to get the DU admission test results tomorrow

Admission test results of all units of Dhaka University's undergraduate progamme of the academic year 2023-2024 will be published at 3:30pm tomorrow