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.

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.

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.