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.

March 21, 2023
March 21, 2023

How getting rid of D unit in Dhaka University is affecting admission candidates

The new structure has created a lot of confusion among students and tutors alike. 

March 20, 2023
March 20, 2023

How Dhaka University feels without street vendors

This decision has altered the campus experience for students.

March 16, 2023
March 16, 2023

Can ideology win over desire?

Set in 1990s Dhaka against the backdrop of the military occupation, the novella follows the lives of a young university professor, his wife, and their house help, Phulbanu. The story is narrated entirely from Phulbanu’s perspective. 

February 19, 2023
February 19, 2023

Rabindranath returns

The arrival, “forced” disappearance, and reappearance of a Rabindranath Tagore sculpture at Dhaka University has recently been the talk of the town

February 16, 2023
February 16, 2023

Feeling and doing for homeless children

Rubaiya Murshed’s Nobody's Children is a genre of its kind—it employs both stark facts and literary elements at the same time. The book is focused on the issue of children who are living on the streets without proper care or support from their families. 

January 25, 2023
January 25, 2023

Master’s at DU: Will the CGPA 3.25 requirement be a barrier to entry?

While students were happy with Dhaka University's decision to allow graduates from other institutions to enrol in its master's degree courses, they expressed dissatisfaction over the university setting a CGPA of 3.25 as minimum requirement for giving admission tests.

December 27, 2022
December 27, 2022

Sixth non-fiction book fair underway at DU

This fair is organised annually with a goal of raising awareness about books related to business, economy and real-world phenomena. The organisers believe there has been a growing popularity of these books, and initiatives like this can go a long way in promoting readership.

December 4, 2022
December 4, 2022

Call for a safe DU campus

We have murdered our humanity and left it to rot at the sanctuary of democracy.

December 1, 2022
December 1, 2022

Thousands celebrate Argentina victory at Dhaka University

As Argentina claimed its decisive 2-0 World Cup victory over Poland, thousands of fans were erupting in celebration on a grassy field in Bangladesh early Thursday.

November 20, 2022
November 20, 2022

2 Bangladeshi universities included in 2022-23 US News Best Global Universities rankings

DU and BUET have been included in the 2022-23 Best Global Universities rankings.