Like the rest of the country, Dhaka University will observe Victory Day on Monday, (December 16), with various programmes. The University’s public relations office confirmed this on Sunday. The day’s activities will include the hoisting of the national flag at 6:20 AM at the Vice-Chancellor's office and other significant university buildings. At 6:30 AM, a gathering will take place at the "Smriti Chironton" adjacent to the Vice-Chancellor’s office, followed by a procession at 6:35 AM, led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmad Khan. University teachers, students, staff, and employees will proceed to the National Martyrs’ Memorial in Savar to lay a wreath. Chief Adviser unveils commemorative postage stamp on Victory Day Additionally, at 5:45 PM, a cultural programme will be held at the Teacher-Student Center (TSC) Auditorium, organized jointly by the university's Departments of Music, Dance, and Theatre & Performance Studies. The program will feature musical, dance, and theatrical performances. On this day, special prayers will be offered after the Zohar prayer at the central mosque of the university, Masjidul Jamia, as well as at various hall and residential area mosques, to pray for the forgiveness of the martyrs' souls and for the prosperity and progress of the country. Special prayers will also be held at other places of worship for the peace of the martyrs' souls. In addition, the university will illuminate key buildings such as the Arts Building, Curzon Hall, TSC and Smriti Chironton in honour of the day.  

The Dhaka University Metro Rail Station will remain closed on December 16, 25, 31, and January 1 for security reasons, said DU Proctor Professor Saifuddin Ahmed. “I attended a meeting with the Home Affairs Advisor regarding the country’s law and order situation. At the meeting, I recommended closing the Dhaka University Metro Station for these four days to maintain the overall security of the campus. This proposal has been accepted, and the metro rail authorities will be formally notified soon,” he said at a press briefing held at the Proctor's Office on Sunday. Mirpur-10 metro station reopens after nearly 3 months The proctor said that while the university has six entry points that can be shut down if necessary, the metro station provides unrestricted access to outsiders. “Even if we close the university’s entry points, people can still enter through the metro station. Therefore, we suggested closing the station, and the recommendation has been approved,” he said. Mirpur-10 metro station to reopen Tuesday The metro rail authorities are expected to release an official statement soon regarding the operational changes during the specified dates.  

In an effort to address the nature and scope of political activities on campus, Dhaka University has taken a proactive approach by inviting feedback. A suggestion box has been placed in front of the Vice-Chancellor's office, and a dedicated email address, [email protected], has been created to collect opinions. The initiative follows recommendations by a Special Committee formed to review political practices at the university. The committee aims to ensure that campus politics remain constructive and conducive to academic excellence. Month-long cultural festival starts at Shilpakala Academy Students, faculty, and other stakeholders are encouraged to share their thoughtful suggestions on how political activities should be structured and conducted. The feedback will play a critical role in shaping the future guidelines for political engagement at Dhaka University.  

On the occasion of the International Solidarity day with Palestine, a 'March for Palestine' rally was organized at Raju Sculpture of Dhaka University this afternoon. People and students from various corners of the city and institutions attended the rally. The rally marched on Dhaka University campus going through TSC, VC square, Fuller Road and Shaheed Minar. During the rally, several slogans are heard such as 'Free free Palestinian,' ‘From the river to the sea, Palestinian will be free,' ‘Two zero two four, zionism no more, child killing no more, women killing no more,' 'Stop genocide, must stop,' 'Beeak down Israel's black hand' among others. Additionally, a cultural program was set to be held at TSC today, said Abu Baker Mojumder, a convener of Anti-discrimination Student Movement. He said, "During the July uprising the Palestinian struggle inspired us. Now we want freedom of Palestine.”  

A meeting among Dhaka University (DU), University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh and World Bank was held on Sunday. The meeting took place at the Vice-Chancellor's Lounge, where Chairman of Bangladesh University Grants Commission Prof. Dr. SMA Faiz, Vice-Chancellor of DU  Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic) Prof. Dr. Mamun Ahmed, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration) Prof. Dr. Sayema Haque Bidisha, Treasurer Prof. Dr. M Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, UGC Members- Prof. Dr. Mohammad Tanzimuddin Khan and Prof. Dr. Mohammad Anwar Hossen, World Bank Senior Education Specialist TM Asaduzzaman, Senior Education Advisor Dr. Md Mahamud Ul Hoque and Project Director Prof. Dr. Asaduzzaman were present. During the meeting they discussed various issues including implementation of different development projects at DU with the financial assistance from the World Bank. The meeting also discussed the construction of a residential hall for DU female students, formation of a special fund for providing scholarship among financially challenged students, improving Wi-Fi network at DU, development of DU Medical Centre and undertaking joint research and training programs.

At least 2,000 students from Dhaka University staged a protest today (June 09, 2024) against the High Court’s decision to reinstate the quota system in government jobs. The procession began at 11 am from the front gate of the Central Library and concluded at the Raju Sculpture on the Dhaka University campus. Marching through the campus, the protesters shouted slogans demanding the repeal of the quota system in government jobs. DU students protest High Court order on restoration of quota system in govt jobs Fahim, an English department student, expressed his frustration, saying, "The decision to reintroduce the quota system in government jobs has destroyed the hopes and dreams of students who aspire to advance the country with their talent." He urged continuous protests until their demands are met.

Dhaka University authorities announced that it will hold classes virtually due to the prevailing heat wave condition. DU public relations office issued a press release in this regard on Sunday (April 21, 2024). Schools, colleges to remain closed till Apr 27 due to heat wave "To avoid health risks due to the intense heat wave prevailing across the country, all classes of Dhaka University will be held online until further order and exams will continue as usual," the notice reads. Heatwave: National University-affiliated colleges to remain shut until further notice To lower the health risks, the university authorities also suggested students to wear white or light colour cotton clothes,  to stay under shadows, use cap or umbrellas, carry water and saline while going out and not to drink tea or coffee. 

At least three student organisations have protested the "Chhatra League attack" on a group of students in front of Bangabandhu Tower on Dhaka University campus. Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), Bangladesh Chhatra Odhikar Parishad and Bangladesh Chhatra Federation issued official protest notifications late last night against "BCL’s attack" earlier yesterday, calling it "heinous". DU Law Dept Students say BCL men attacked their discussion JCD’s notification -- signed by its DU unit president Gonsesh Chandra Ray Sahos and general secretary Nahiduzzaman Sipon -- reads, “Awami League’s student wing BCL thinks that everyone must follow the ideals of BCL and no one can oppose their ideology. That’s why they want to eradicate other ideologies by oppressing them. Such behaviour is nothing but a sign of fascism. We are protesting this heinous attack on students.” Central President of Chhatra Odhikar Parishad, Bin Yamin Molla, and General Secretary, Ariful Islam Adeeb, also condemned the attack and issued a notification on behalf of the organisation. “Chhatra League has created a reign of terror in the last 15 years. The latest of which is today's (yesterday) attack on a discussion about Ramadan at DU,” the notification reads. DU students protest SUST, NUST decision to ban Iftar parties Demanding immediate identification of the attackers and legal action against the culprits, they called upon all students across the country to stand against the "violent politics" of Chhatra League and strongly condemn such attacks. Following the attack, students of DU's Law Department staged an immediate protest rally at the base of Raju Bhashkorjo at 5:20 pm on Wednesday as all the attacked students are from the Law department’s 48 batch. Abrar Fahad event row: Protest rally held at Dhaka University

Dhaka University and Bijoy Sarani stations of Dhaka Metro Rail from the capital’s Agargaon to Motijheel segment will open to public on December 13. With this, the number of stations will stand at five out of total seven stations from Agargaon to Motijheel. DU BCL thanks Sheikh Hasina for metro station at TSC The previously opened stations are Farmgate, Secretariat and Motijheel while Shahbagh and Kawran Bazar stations will be opened at the beginning of January.   M.A.N Siddique, director of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited, confirmed the development, saying that they are going to open the two stations within three months of opening the Agargaon-Motijheel part of the metro rail. Dhaka Metro Rail Passes: How to Buy and Recharge He, however, said schedules of metro rail operation wouldn’t be changed after opening the two stations while it will follow the previous schedule. The director informed that Shahbagh and Kawran Bazar stations will be opened subsequently as works of elevators and stairs of the stations are yet to be completed. On November 4, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the metro rail service from Agargaon to Motijheel. Metro Rail to operate special service from 7:10am Wednesday From the following day, metro trains have been running from the capital’s Uttara to Motijheel between 7:30 am and 11:30 am. But, the train movement from Uttara to Agargaon remains in operation from the morning to 8:30 pm following the regular schedule.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Bangladesh on Tuesday (November 28, 2023) signed a $100 million loan agreement to improve computer science, software engineering, and information technology (IT) programs in three universities in Bangladesh. Md. Shahriar Kader Siddiky, Secretary, Economic Relations Division (ERD), and Edimon Ginting, Country Director, ADB, signed the loan agreement on behalf of Bangladesh and ADB, respectively, at a ceremony at ERD in Dhaka. “This project will help accelerate fourth industrial revolution technology adoption, realize the vision of Digital Bangladesh, and enable the country to reap the demographic dividend by creating digitally qualified young human resources and entrepreneurs,” said ADB Country Director Edimon Ginting. “This new initiative builds on ADB’s ongoing skills development support through industry partnerships to increase competitiveness and foster innovation,” he said. Read: ADB to provide $200 million to promote energy efficiency, transition in Bangladesh The Improving Computer and Software Engineering Tertiary Education Project will upgrade the computer science and engineering, software engineering, and information technology degree programs of the leading public universities in Bangladesh. The universities receiving the funding are: Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), University of Dhaka (DU), and Jashore University of Science and Technology. These programs will adopt blended learning techniques and integrate the latest technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and internet of things. These programs will seek international accreditation to ensure that students get updated curricula that adhere to international standards. Read: ADB to lend $336.5 million to Bangladesh to help develop vaccine production ADB will support the establishment of modern classrooms and laboratories, collaboration and start-up spaces, and auxiliary facilities in the three universities. These facilities will incorporate climate- and disaster-resilient designs, energy- and water-saving features, and will include women-friendly amenities and services. The universities will develop capacities of teachers to be proficient in new instructional approaches and emerging digital technologies. The students and teachers from the three and other universities will also work with industry partners to come up with innovative solutions through joint research and development. Mandatory internship opportunities, career counseling, and industry placement will be provided to undergraduate students, particularly for women. Read: ADB provides $90 million for clean water, sanitation services in the Hill Tracts