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.

November 19, 2022
November 19, 2022

DU in festive mood as 53rd convocation begins

Dhaka University wore a festive look as the 53rd convocation of the country’s oldest university began at 12:00pm today.

November 16, 2022
November 16, 2022

‘50 Years of Friendship’: EMK Center celebrates Bangladesh-US relationship

In order to commemorate the 50 years of friendship between Bangladesh and the US, EMK Center recently organised a print exhibition—showcasing the artworks of Bangladeshi and American artists—appropriately named “50 Years of Friendship”.

November 3, 2022
November 3, 2022

The strange exclusivity of Dhaka University Central Library

It’s not allowed for the students to physically browse bookshelves in the Dhaka University Library.

November 1, 2022
November 1, 2022

DU BCL activist accused of slapping pvt univ female student

An activist of the Dhaka University Bangladesh Chhatra League unit has been accused of eve-teasing and slapping a female student of a private university at TSC. Besides, a shop employee of Hakim Chattar has also accused the same BCL activist of snatching his money and phone.

October 27, 2022
October 27, 2022

DU and BUET only Bangladeshi unis in QS Sustainability Rankings

This ranking is being published for the first time this year.

September 26, 2022
September 26, 2022

Teachers and their obsession with respect

Perhaps it is a point of pride for teachers that their students revere, or even fear, them.

August 25, 2022
August 25, 2022

Why would anyone commit fraud to study at DU?

For Sazed-ul-Kabir, not going to DU was an option he wasn’t willing to entertain.

August 18, 2022
August 18, 2022

BCL leader enters female washroom in DU, makes obscene gestures

A student of Dhaka University has filed a complaint alleging that a Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leader made obscene gestures at her after entering the female washroom at Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) yesterday (August 17, 2022).

August 10, 2022
August 10, 2022

Is harassing students a disciplinary method at universities now?

The apathy towards ending sexual harassment on campus is a symptom of wider institutional control.

July 28, 2022
July 28, 2022

Remaking the Universities in Bangladesh: The Case of Trash Journals

It is far too easy to explain away the crisis in Bangladeshi universities saying there’s a lack of money to fund research, books, laboratories and salary.