Dhaka University

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.

DU’s Annual Theatre Festival to honour Islam Uddin Palakar with Natyajon Shommanona 2024

The Department of Theatre and Performance Studies at Dhaka University is set to honour renowned Bangladeshi playwright Islam Uddin Palakar with the prestigious Natyajon Shommanona 2024 for his lifelong contribution to the nation’s indigenous theatre. 

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.

September 27, 2024
September 27, 2024

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

September 25, 2024
September 25, 2024

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. 

September 23, 2024
September 23, 2024

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?

September 19, 2024
September 19, 2024

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.

September 14, 2024
September 14, 2024

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

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

September 13, 2024
September 13, 2024

Our expectations from Dhaka University

Partisan politics of both students and teachers has proven to be damaging for academic excellence.

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.