Dhaka University (DU)

4 held over fraudulence in DU ‘Kha’ unit tests

A student of the Dhaka University (DU) has been suspended following plagiarism during the university’s “Kha” unit admission tests.
22 September 2017, 10:03 AM

Dhaka University admission tests begin September 15

The honours first-year admission tests for the 2017-18 academic session of Dhaka University (DU) are to begin from September 15.
14 September 2017, 07:21 AM

Ex-DU VC Prof Arefin rejoins MCJ dept

Prof AAMS Arefin Siddique resumes his academic duties at Department of Mass Communication and Journalism in Dhaka University today after completing his duties as vice-chancellor of the university for eight and a half years.
10 September 2017, 12:47 PM

New DU VC Prof Akhtaruzzaman joins office

Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman joined his office today as acting vice-chancellor of Dhaka University replacing Prof AAMS Arefin Siddique at the end of his tenure.
6 September 2017, 12:12 PM

Prof Akhtaruzzaman made Dhaka University acting Vice Chancellor

Dhaka University pro-vice chancellor Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman has been made acting vice chancellor of the university. The circular comes as the tenure of Prof AAMS Arefin Siddique ends, according to a circular of the education ministry.
4 September 2017, 11:34 AM

Sharp weapons recovered from BCL man’s room at DU hall

The authorities of Dhaka University’s Bijoy Ekattor Hall have recovered four sharp weapons from the room of a Bangladesh Chhatra League leader.
16 August 2017, 15:15 PM

4 BCL men among 11 DU students held for tearing Nat’l Mourning Day posters

Dhaka University authorities hand over 11 students, including four activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League, to police for allegedly tearing posters on the National Mourning Day at Bijoy Ekattor Hall.
15 August 2017, 15:09 PM

Masters’ exams of DU affiliated colleges from Sept 10

Final examinations for masters’ students of seven colleges that were affiliated with Dhaka University will begin on September 10.
13 August 2017, 16:04 PM

DU staff protest ‘propaganda’ against VC

Dhaka University (DU) staff members form a human chain on the campus demanding an end to “propaganda” against Vice Chancellor Prof AAMS Arefin Siddique.
10 August 2017, 07:07 AM

Sexual harassment: HC asks DU to reinstate teacher

The High Court asks the Dhaka University authorities to reinstate its Prof Md Shahdat Hossain, who was dismissed on charge of sexually harassing two students, terming the dismissal decision “illegal”.
8 August 2017, 08:11 AM

‘DU teachers not being appointed as per its tradition’

Dhaka University has a tradition, but its teachers are not being appointed in line with the tradition, Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha observes.
3 August 2017, 14:15 PM

DU teacher’s appointment illegal, SC rules

The Supreme Court upholds a High Court verdict that declared the appointment of a philosophy department teacher of Dhaka University illegal.
3 August 2017, 06:53 AM

DU vs NU: Students caught in the crossfire

Siddiqur Rahman, while protesting, was injured in his eyes by a tear gas canister in yet another case of police brutality. One eye will never see again, another one is damaged.
28 July 2017, 18:00 PM

DU white panel teachers to boycott tomorrow’s VC panel polls

Dhaka University’s white panel teachers will boycott the special senate session for electing a three-member panel to appoint its new vice-chancellor scheduled for tomorrow. Prof Akhter Hossain Khan, convener of the pro-BNP-Jamaat backed panel, makes the announcement in a press conference.
28 July 2017, 09:46 AM

Action for taking bus wrong side: DU proctor

Dhaka University authorities will take steps against those responsible for taking its bus on the wrong side defying warning. DU Proctor Prof Amzad Ali warns of action hours into the university’s Mirpur-bound double-decker bus Chaitali takes the wrong side in Shahbagh area.
26 July 2017, 14:44 PM

Route to be cancelled if buses ply wrong side: DU Proctor

The Dhaka University authorities have decided to cancel a route if university buses are seen plying the wrong side of the road. In an internal meeting recently, the authorities took the decision after their repeated efforts to stop the menace, our DU correspondent reports quoting Proctor Prof AM AMzad Ali.
25 July 2017, 07:40 AM

DU senate meeting for electing VC panel stayed

The High Court stays the process for holding a special general meeting of Dhaka University senate which was scheduled to be held on July 29 for electing a three-member panel for appointing its new vice chancellor.
24 July 2017, 14:05 PM

HC questions legality of DU teacher’s forced leave

The High Court questions the legality of Dhaka University syndicate’s decision to send its teacher Rushad Faridi on forced leave.
24 July 2017, 13:32 PM

Cops thwart demo of govt college students

Police club away a student demonstration at Dhaka’s Shahbagh demanding examination schedules for seven colleges recently affiliated with Dhaka University.
20 July 2017, 06:14 AM

DU wins Facebook anti-extremism campaign contest

Dhaka University wins a Facebook-based anti-extremism campaign in a global competition that saw participation of 160 teams from 70 countries.
20 July 2017, 04:56 AM