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.

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.

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.