Dhaka University

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. 
15 February 2023, 18:00 PM

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.
25 January 2023, 04:55 AM

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.
27 December 2022, 16:26 PM

Call for a safe DU campus

We have murdered our humanity and left it to rot at the sanctuary of democracy.
4 December 2022, 14:45 PM

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.
1 December 2022, 02:36 AM

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.
20 November 2022, 15:55 PM

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.
19 November 2022, 06:42 AM

‘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”.
16 November 2022, 13:11 PM

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