Dhaka University (DU)

DU admission test begins with ‘Ga’ unit

The admission test of Dhaka University (DU) for 2021-2022 academic session began with “Ga” (C) unit, under business studies faculty, across the country yesterday.
3 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Dhaka University Ga unit admission test held

The admission test to 'Ga' (C) unit under Business Studies Faculty of Dhaka University for the academic session 2021-2022 was held in all divisional cities across the country today.
3 June 2022, 04:37 AM

After attacks, cases stalk BNP activists

Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal leaders and activists have come under repeated attacks by the armed members of Bangladesh Chhatra League since Tuesday while trying to hold programmes in Dhaka University areas and some other parts of the country.
28 May 2022, 02:00 AM

Journalist says beaten up by BCL men while covering clash

A journalist says he was beaten up while covering the clash between activists of Chhatra League and Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal on High Court premises near Dhaka University (DU) area today.
26 May 2022, 11:14 AM

Suspension of in-person classes at DU extended

The suspension of in-person classes at Dhaka University (DU) has been extended till February 21.
5 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Durga Puja violence: DU teachers, students withdraw Shahbagh blockade

A section of teachers and students of Dhaka University withdrew their blockade at Shahbagh intersection in the capital this afternoon -- after two and a half hours.
18 October 2021, 07:10 AM

Dhaka University residential halls now open for all students

The Dhaka University authorities today opened all residential halls for all students of the university -- five days after allowing only students of 4th year honours and masters programmes.
10 October 2021, 11:38 AM

In-person classes to resume at DU from Oct 17

The authorities of Dhaka University (DU) have decided to resume academic activities including in-person classes from October 17.
7 October 2021, 13:56 PM

DU students reunite after 18 months

Saimun Islam, a student of Arabic at Dhaka University, was in the line to enter his dormitory -- Shaheed Sergeant Zahurul Haq Hall -- yesterday morning. Saimun, of Noakhali, was eagerly waiting for this day. He had left his dorm around 18 months ago.
5 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Reflections on University of Dhaka convocation speeches: Part II

The second volume of Dhaka University: The Convocation Speeches, 1948-1970 (Dhaka University Publications, 1989), assembled assiduously by Emeritus Professor Serajul Islam Choudhury, is an important publication like the first one for anyone trying to understand Dhaka University’s extraordinary role in the genesis and identity formation of Bangladesh.
28 July 2021, 18:00 PM

DU decides on in-person final exams from July 1 if Covid-19 situation remains same

The Dhaka University authorities have decided to hold in-person final examinations of all academic years from July 1 by maintaining Covid-19 health guidelines. This decision will remain in action if the Covid-19 situation in the country remains the same as it is now.
1 June 2021, 15:07 PM

DU students demonstrate for reopening educational institutions

Some students of Dhaka University this morning held a protest at the base of Raju Sculpture -- demanding reopening of educational institutions and dormitories.
30 May 2021, 10:52 AM

DU professor terminated for ‘distorting history, defaming Bangabandhu’

The authorities of Dhaka University have terminated a professor from his job on charges of distorting the country’s history and defaming Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
9 September 2020, 15:18 PM

DU rape case: hearing deferred to September 20

A tribunal in Dhaka today deferred to September 20 the hearing of a case filed against Md Majnu over rape of a Dhaka University student in the capital's Kurmitola area.
9 September 2020, 06:38 AM

Buet gets new VC, DU new Pro VC

Prof Satya Prasad Majumder has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) while Prof ASM Maksud Kamal has been appointed as the Pro Vice-Chancellor (education) of Dhaka University, replacing Prof Nasreen Ahmad.
25 June 2020, 12:37 PM

DU student found dead at husband’s house in Natore, 2 arrested in connection

A Dhaka University (DU) student was found dead on Sunday night in Natore, allegedly murdered by her husband’s family, and two people -- including her mother-in-law -- has been arrested in this connection last night.
23 June 2020, 11:07 AM

Ducsu meant to be dissolved today; Nur for extension, Rabbani and Saddam want to step down

The incumbent committee of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) is supposed to be dissolved as their extended 90-day tenure ends today but its vice president has asked for further extension.
22 June 2020, 12:58 PM

2 DU professors appointed as new BSEC commissioners

The government has appointed Prof Mizanur Rahman and Prof Shaikh Shamsuddin Ahmed of Dhaka University as new commissioners of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission.
20 May 2020, 14:33 PM

Dhaka University not starting online classes before Eid

The Dhaka University authorities have decided not to go for online classes before Eid-ul-Fitr as a large number of students have no or limited internet access.
11 May 2020, 14:51 PM

DU, JnU, SUST classes, exams suspended until further notice

Authorities of Dhaka University have made an announcement saying that all classes and examinations will remain suspended until further notice due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
9 April 2020, 07:09 AM