Dhaka University
How are HSC examinees reacting to university admission tests’ routines?
For the latest batch of HSC examinees, the mental pressure associated with the university admission phase has been exponentially aggravated due to changes in various admission tests’ routines and structures.
20 October 2025, 11:18 AM
My Ducsu voting experience: The good and the bad
The voting process was absolutely seamless.
13 September 2025, 15:00 PM
An election that could return Ducsu to the students
There is a sense of possibility in the air, a rare, almost tangible feeling that something is different.
8 September 2025, 14:00 PM
Why most DU students remain unaware of library resources worth crores
Every year, more than 6000 students enrol at DU, but how many of them know about the orientation programme offered by the DU Central Library, designed to give them access to hundreds of thousands of articles, books and journals from some of the world's leading publishers?
4 September 2025, 10:46 AM
DU Fine Arts organises art exhibition
Students from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Dhaka University (DU) recently organised Syllaবাদ, an art exhibition that extends beyond academic boundaries.
1 September 2025, 13:50 PM
DU law department holds seminar on “Rights of Nature in the Global South”
On July 3, the first lecture of the distinguished Law lecture series titled “Rights of Nature in the Global South” was held at the Department of Law, Dhaka University (DU).
15 July 2025, 11:25 AM
Understanding the university ranking mismatch
We need to change our mindset and up our game to improve our universities’ standing.
21 June 2025, 04:00 AM
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?
19 June 2025, 04:00 AM
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
13 May 2025, 12:10 PM
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.
6 May 2025, 10:00 AM
Universities make last-minute preparations for Pahela Baishakh
Universities make last-minute preparations for Pahela Baishakh
13 April 2025, 12:16 PM
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
15 March 2025, 08:47 AM
'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).
6 February 2025, 10:52 AM
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.
11 January 2025, 06:00 AM
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.
23 December 2024, 11:22 AM
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.
2 December 2024, 11:41 AM
Student protests must respect public welfare
Disruptions, violence by Titumir College students unacceptable
19 November 2024, 13:30 PM
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.
9 November 2024, 04:00 AM
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.
26 October 2024, 02:00 AM
DU to probe incident of hijab being placed on Raju sculpture
The hijab was placed on the sculpture but quickly removed by a group of students who noticed it
21 October 2024, 09:12 AM