Dhaka University campus

Dhaka University’s clean-up paradox

At the heart of the capital stands the University of Dhaka, a place that often evokes the nation’s consciousness and shapes its identity.

The de-escalation deficit in our campuses

Our campuses are becoming increasingly unrestful, with a decline in civic patience and a growing culture of direct action.

DU beset with gang crimes

Two more student gangs -- “Nishachor” and “Bhai Brothers” -- had been carrying out criminal activities on Dhaka University campus for several years, say students.

DU’s BCL-JCD activists clash near High Court; gunshots heard

Activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) and Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) clashed near the High Court, adjacent to Dhaka University campus, this afternoon.

9-year-old, abducted from Dhaka University campus, rescued

Nine year-old Zinia, who used to sell flowers at Dhaka University’s TSC area and was abducted a week ago from the campus, was rescued from Narayanganj last night.

JCD wants peaceful coexistence on DU campus

A day after being declared as persona non grata on the campus and beaten by Chhatra League men, Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) leaders today entered Dhaka University campus and passed some time peacefully.

The challenges they take on

As campaigns and preparations for the upcoming Ducsu polls are in full swing on Dhaka University campus, differently abled students are not lagging far behind.

BCL chases JCD men at DU

Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) men chase Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) activists on Dhaka University campus, leaving a JCD man injured.

BCL men chase JCD at Dhaka University

Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) men chase Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) activists on Dhaka University campus, leaving a JCD man injured.

March 6, 2019
March 6, 2019

The challenges they take on

As campaigns and preparations for the upcoming Ducsu polls are in full swing on Dhaka University campus, differently abled students are not lagging far behind.

August 10, 2017
August 10, 2017

BCL chases JCD men at DU

Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) men chase Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) activists on Dhaka University campus, leaving a JCD man injured.

August 10, 2017
August 10, 2017

BCL men chase JCD at Dhaka University

Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) men chase Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) activists on Dhaka University campus, leaving a JCD man injured.

May 13, 2016
May 13, 2016

Nature Quest: Delicate Dulichampa

I have heard about Dulichampa many times from Prof Dwijen Sharma. But the chance to see its picture came in April 2008. The

April 5, 2016
April 5, 2016

DU buildings declared smoking-free zone

Dhaka University authorities declare its administrative buildings and others important places on the campus as a smoking-free zone.

April 4, 2016
April 4, 2016

No mask on Pahela Baishakh

The celebration of Pahela Baishakh this year will see a major change as the government has slapped a ban on wearing masks in "Mongol Shovajatra" on Dhaka University campus.

February 21, 2016
February 21, 2016

Nation salutes the language heroes

The nation is paying glowing tributes to the Language Movement martyrs, who laid down their lives for the recognition of Bangla as a state language on this day 64 years ago. Humming "Amar Bhaiyer Rokte Rangano Ekushey February...", thousands of Bangalis thronged the Central Shaheed Minar in the capital and elsewhere in the early hours today to pay homage to the language heroes.

December 30, 2015
December 30, 2015

Are police willing to arrest culprits?

Police failure to bring the sex offenders of the Pahela Baishakh incident to book gives a worrying message about law

September 28, 2015
September 28, 2015

TIB for probe into medical question leak as protests continue

Anti-graft watchdog Transparency International voices support for protestors and urged for a neutral probe in the recently-held medical admission tests.

April 20, 2015
April 20, 2015

Protest erupts at DU over sexual assault

Teachers and students form a human chain on Dhaka University campus demanding immediate punishment to the perpetrators responsible for the sexual assault on women during the Pahela Baishakh.