Dhaka University

The strange exclusivity of Dhaka University Central Library

It’s not allowed for the students to physically browse bookshelves in the Dhaka University Library.
3 November 2022, 00:00 AM

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.
1 November 2022, 10:26 AM

DU and BUET only Bangladeshi unis in QS Sustainability Rankings

This ranking is being published for the first time this year.
27 October 2022, 17:00 PM

Teachers and their obsession with respect

Perhaps it is a point of pride for teachers that their students revere, or even fear, them.
26 September 2022, 15:06 PM

Why would anyone commit fraud to study at DU?

For Sazed-ul-Kabir, not going to DU was an option he wasn’t willing to entertain.
25 August 2022, 15:00 PM

BCL leader enters female washroom in DU, makes obscene gestures

A student of Dhaka University has filed a complaint alleging that a Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leader made obscene gestures at her after entering the female washroom at Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) yesterday (August 17, 2022).
18 August 2022, 13:48 PM

Is harassing students a disciplinary method at universities now?

The apathy towards ending sexual harassment on campus is a symptom of wider institutional control.
10 August 2022, 14:30 PM

Remaking the Universities in Bangladesh: The Case of Trash Journals

It is far too easy to explain away the crisis in Bangladeshi universities saying there’s a lack of money to fund research, books, laboratories and salary.
28 July 2022, 15:00 PM

21 DU students, stranded in Sunamganj flood, being moved to police lines

A group of 21 students of Dhaka University, who went to Sunamganj on a tour, were stranded there due to the sudden flood.
17 June 2022, 10:14 AM

Centenary monument at DU to cost Tk 21 crore

The government is going to erect a centenary monument at the Mall Chattar on Dhaka University campus at the cost of around Tk 21 crore.
14 June 2022, 11:27 AM

“My torn clothing is your Bangladesh”

A case has been filed against an unidentified man with Shahbagh Police Station in connection with sexually harassing a young woman on the Dhaka University campus last Wednesday (June 8, 2022).
10 June 2022, 08:16 AM

“Ka” unit admission test at DU tomorrow

The “Ka” Unit admission test of Dhaka University for the 2021-22 academic year will be held tomorrow (10 June, 2022).
9 June 2022, 12:19 PM

“Threat to kill” PM, family: DUTA demands punishment for Chhatra Dal

Dhaka University Teachers’ Association (DUTA) has condemned and demanded exemplary punishment for allegedly “threatening to kill” Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family members during slogan by Chhatra Dal leaders a few days ago.
3 June 2022, 13:27 PM

DU student dies falling from building in Adabar

A Dhaka University student died after falling from the rooftop of a building at Japan Garden City in Dhaka’s Adabar area.
1 June 2022, 14:36 PM

DU student drowns in Zahurul Huq Hall pond

A Dhaka University student drowned in the pond of Shaheed Sergeant Zahurul Haq Hall this afternoon.
29 May 2022, 09:16 AM

Student bodies call for meeting to ensure peaceful atmosphere at DU

Condemning the attack on Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal at Dhaka University campus by Bangladesh Chhatra League, top leaders of eight progressive student organisations urged the authorities of Dhaka University (DU) to hold the meeting of Paribesh Parishad immediately to ensure congenial atmosphere on campus for students.
26 May 2022, 17:13 PM

What gives BCL the right to attack anyone?

DU mayhem puts it at odds with PM’s directive
25 May 2022, 11:11 AM

DU VC lauds BCL activists for protesting DUTA president’s ‘inadvertent’ praise of Mushtaque

DU Vice Chancellor Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman has praised Bangladesh Chatra League leaders and activists when they went to submit a memorandum to him – protesting DUTA President Prof Md Rahmat Ullah’s remark, “paying tribute” to Khandaker Mushtaque.
18 April 2022, 09:57 AM

Token Mongol Shobhajatra maintaining health rules at Dhaka University

Dhaka University is celebrating the Pahela Baishakh 1428 with a token programme, on a small scale, due to the current coronavirus situation.
14 April 2021, 06:56 AM

DU sets up Covid-19 testing lab

A coronavirus testing lab has been set up in the Centre for Advance Research of Dhaka University in the social science faculty building.
5 May 2020, 14:03 PM