Dhaka University is considering an important reform: introducing separate Science Unit (Ka unit) question sets for Bangla-medium and English-medium applicants so that each group is assessed in a way that better reflects its curriculum.

My first concern is that Home Economics itself has traditionally been treated as a highly gendered subject.

It was interesting to follow recent discussions surrounding the proposed or likely developments in merging some departments at Dhaka University as well as making traditional humanities departments like Bangla, History, and Philosophy redundant in honours programmes under the National University.

Journalism, TV and film, theatre, music, Sanskrit and Pali among departments under consideration

The University of Dhaka (DU) observes its 105th anniversary on July 1, 2026.

What many students describe is not just security management but behavioural policing.

IBA Gold Medalist Monamee shares the lessons, habits, and mindset that helped her thrive.

Lost in the storm of institutional pride was a more uncomfortable question: was Bobby Hajjaj actually wrong? The short answer is: not substantially.

A guide to accessing and using the the Dhaka University swimming pool.

Dhaka University is set to celebrate the Bengali New Year 1433 on Tuesday with elaborate programmes, as preparations across the campus have been completed in a festive atmosphere.

The 141st edition of the World Film Manifestation Programme (WFMP), organised by the Dhaka University Film Society, began on April 6 at the TSC swimming pool with a theme that carried unmistakable political urgency: “Come and See the Blood in the Streets.” Conceived as a programme on war, repression, and the social consequences of organised violence, this edition sought to bring viewers into direct engagement with films that examine moments of upheaval, alongside the structures of power that make such upheaval possible and recurrent.

The satirical event follows claims that the registrar's office is failing to verify student credentials for foreign universities.

DU graduate's dream of studying in Sweden stalled by an unexpected verification fee demand.

It is unfortunate that Dhaka University is once again poised to get another unelected vice chancellor for the third consecutive term, bypassing the electoral process required by the DU Order, 1973.

A video circulating on social media shows one of the accused holding a bamboo stick and attempting to kick one of the women

Campus security will be tightened at all university entrances

Demonstrators paraded through the campus on a pickup van equipped with high-powered speakers, playing Prince Mahmud’s iconic rock anthem “Shob Razakar Bhaisha Jaibo Bongoposagore” (All Razakars will be washed into the Bay of Bengal).

Plan to elevate 207 assistant registrars and equivalent staff at Dhaka University exceeds annual promotion cap; officials cite past ‘deprivation’ as justification

Will consider remaining in place until next govt takes over, he says

DU syndicate approval follows recommendation from Academic Council