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.

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.

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