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.

February 19, 2024
February 19, 2024

FBS, Dhaka University welcomes the new season with spring melodies

These spring festivities at FBS serve as an escape for students from their daily academic schedules while upholding the rich cultural tradition of DU.

February 2, 2024
February 2, 2024

Taking admission preparation for different majors

Although it may seem safer to take admission preparation for different majors depending on how much they overlap, ultimately it boils down to the individual.

January 16, 2024
January 16, 2024

DU secures top spot among Bangladeshi universities in AD Scientific Index

Dhaka University (DU) has secured the top spot among Bangladeshi universities in the AD Scientific Index University/Institution Rankings 2024. Among all 206 institutions and universities listed in the rankings, DU holds the second position trailing behind the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh. 

January 11, 2024
January 11, 2024

Reviving the art of clay and wood jewellery: Belal Hossain's inspiring journey

Clay and wood jewellery are such jewels, which are imbued with the rich history and cultural heritage of our country. The beauty of these jewellery pieces lies in their simplicity, earthiness, and the traditional craftsmanship that goes into creating each piece. Belal Hossain, an artisan of exceptional skill and passion, has been making clay and wood jewellery since 1984.

January 2, 2024
January 2, 2024

Has DU admin turned into a PR agency for the ruling party?

One can argue that DU has lost its inherent structural identity and characteristics as a democratic and free institution for learning and research

December 6, 2023
December 6, 2023

DU, DIU among top 1000 universities in QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024

The Sustainability Rankings compiled the world’s universities that are leading the way in social and environmental sustainability.

October 18, 2023
October 18, 2023

The need for an admission test

One may wonder why admission tests should be required in place of allowing results-based admission.

October 14, 2023
October 14, 2023

University: Our factory of miseducation

Universities should be about creating the next generation of thinkers, right? Even in terms of skills, haven’t we been failing largely?

October 7, 2023
October 7, 2023

Dhaka University’s ‘game of departments’

Democracy needs its voters; and in the case of Dhaka University, this meant recruiting enough of the right kind of voters

October 1, 2023
October 1, 2023

Dorm-life upgrade: App-based washing machines in public university halls

Your Campus provides accessible vending machines for snacks and beverages as well as convenient washing machines for student use.