Dhaka University

Understanding the university ranking mismatch

We need to change our mindset and up our game to improve our universities’ standing.

The sorry state of washrooms at Dhaka University

If the upkeep of a washroom, a basic and essential facility, is too much to ask of our universities, what does that signal about the priorities of those in charge?

Electric shuttle service introduced on DU campus

As an initiation of the ‘on-campus job’ opportunity for Dhaka University students, Green Future Foundation Bangladesh launched an electric shuttle bus service in affiliation with the university

Dhaka University: Faculty hiring in its early years

The faculty hiring process at Dhaka University has received intense scrutiny and has been criticised for its lack of focus on merit.

Universities make last-minute preparations for Pahela Baishakh

Universities make last-minute preparations for Pahela Baishakh

DU declares one-day closure in honour of Arefin Siddique

The decision aligned with the university's tradition of paying respect to former vice-chancellors and faculty members

'Pakhider Bidhansobha': Sufi-inspired play to premiere at Shilpakala

The Department of Theatre and Performance Studies at Dhaka University is set to stage a new play, "Pakhider Bidhansobha” (The Parliament of Birds), from February 7 to 10 at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).

Restricting Dhaka University: When safety meets public outrage

The restriction has forced many passengers to walk from the metro rail station or take a second ride to move through the campus.

13th Sanjeeb Festival set for December 25

The 13th Sanjeeb Festival, celebrating the birth anniversary of legendary lyricist and musician Sanjeeb Choudhury, will take place on December 25 at 3pm at Sanjeeb Chattar on the TSC premises of Dhaka University.

June 19, 2023
June 19, 2023

Why such disinterest in research?

The national rhetoric of prioritising high-quality education seems to be going nowhere.

June 15, 2023
June 15, 2023

Criminology dept at DU: Dogged by irregularities

The Criminology Department of Dhaka University is apparently plagued by so many irregularities that students wrote to the vice-chancellor and even pleaded before the High Court for remedy

May 25, 2023
May 25, 2023

‘Women, Gender and Development': Rocky ride along the evolutionary scale

Nazmunnessa Mahtab has written a quite all-encompassing book on women and gender issues.    

May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023

What it takes to get into DU “Cha” unit

Exam strategies are open to change every year, so the applicants must stay updated about that.

May 7, 2023
May 7, 2023

Cluster Admission Tests: 22 univs lag behind, have vacant seats

Twenty-two public universities, who held cluster admission tests for the 2021-22 academic year, could not start classes on time due to lengthy migration of freshers.

April 18, 2023
April 18, 2023

What it takes to get into DU C Unit

To answer the original question of what it takes to get into DU C unit, the answer is that it takes passion, motivation, practice, knowledge, calmness, and luck.

April 11, 2023
April 11, 2023

What it takes to get into DU B unit

Staying positive and executing the plans one sets down on the path to success is vital.

April 4, 2023
April 4, 2023

What it takes to get into DU A unit

Dhaka University’s A unit is the path that leads to studying engineering, pure science, life science, etc.

March 28, 2023
March 28, 2023

Keeping students' faces, ears uncovered: DU Bangla dept's move stayed for 6 months

The court also issued a rule asking the authorities concerned to explain in four weeks why the department's decision should not be declared illegal.

March 26, 2023
March 26, 2023

QS Ranking: Buet, DU top subject categories in Bangladesh

Buet ranked 335 in the world in the Engineering and Technology category.