Dhaka University
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
Empowering women beyond protests
To ensure that contributions from individuals like Nusrat, Prapti, and Dipty are not isolated, we must take concrete steps to empower the next generation of women
27 September 2024, 05:00 AM
DU student creates 1971 Liberation War time-lapse map from military perspective
Abrar Fahyaz, a Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) student at Dhaka University (DU), created a war time-lapse showcasing the 1971 Liberation War from a military perspective.
25 September 2024, 12:02 PM
What does banning campus politics mean?
A ban on campus politics seems to be an easy answer. But what does it mean and how will it work?
23 September 2024, 02:00 AM
Murder at DU and JU: Must we emulate what we dismantled?
Destroying a regime is one thing; ensuring that its legacy doesn't infect the future is another.
19 September 2024, 16:47 PM
Mass wedding in academia: A new kind of ‘taboo-breaking’
An institutionalised mass wedding will replace one form of social regulation with another.
14 September 2024, 04:00 AM
Our expectations from Dhaka University
Partisan politics of both students and teachers has proven to be damaging for academic excellence.
13 September 2024, 04:00 AM
Authorities decide to abolish Gono rooms at DU
Classes to resume from September 22
10 September 2024, 05:55 AM
‘Joruri Shongjog’ concert raises Tk 21 lakh and 20 truckloads of relief for flood victims
On Friday, August 23, a concert titled “Joruri Shongjog” was held at the base of the Raju Memorial Sculpture at Dhaka University to raise funds for flood victims. The event commenced in the afternoon where a large gathering came forward to contribute to the cause.
24 August 2024, 10:41 AM
Kiko and friends: Unlikely heroes of Dhaka University’s student movement
The energetic happy canines of the campus tag along with the students’ procession or any congregation and go beyond their known territory.
14 August 2024, 09:58 AM
My beloved country cannot be bloodied like this: Shakib Khan
Following violent clashes between student protesters and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists at different public universities around the country, celebrities have voiced their support for the quota reform movement. The July 15 incident left approximately 300 people injured, including female students and BCL members. As of July 17 (3:00pm), six fatalities have been reported due to the ongoing unrest.
17 July 2024, 09:36 AM
The first 3 residential halls of Dhaka University
Splendid in appearance as they are, the three halls also hold a lot of history.
30 June 2024, 09:56 AM