Dhaka University (DU)

Buet gets new VC, DU new Pro VC

Prof Satya Prasad Majumder has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) while Prof ASM Maksud Kamal has been appointed as the Pro Vice-Chancellor (education) of Dhaka University, replacing Prof Nasreen Ahmad.
DU student found dead at husband’s house in Natore, 2 arrested in connection

A Dhaka University (DU) student was found dead on Sunday night in Natore, allegedly murdered by her husband’s family, and two people -- including her mother-in-law -- has been arrested in this connection last night.
Ducsu meant to be dissolved today; Nur for extension, Rabbani and Saddam want to step down

The incumbent committee of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) is supposed to be dissolved as their extended 90-day tenure ends today but its vice president has asked for further extension.
2 DU professors appointed as new BSEC commissioners

The government has appointed Prof Mizanur Rahman and Prof Shaikh Shamsuddin Ahmed of Dhaka University as new commissioners of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission.
Dhaka University not starting online classes before Eid

The Dhaka University authorities have decided not to go for online classes before Eid-ul-Fitr as a large number of students have no or limited internet access.
DU, JnU, SUST classes, exams suspended until further notice

Authorities of Dhaka University have made an announcement saying that all classes and examinations will remain suspended until further notice due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Dhaka University closes Nilkhet, Udayan School entry points

Dhaka University authorities have limited public and transport movement on the campus to prevent spread of coronavirus.
DU asks students to leave halls by tomorrow evening

Dhaka University authorities ask its resident students to leave their dormitories by tomorrow evening amid coronavirus fears.
Coronavirus fears: DU, CU, Buet, 4 other universities suspend academic activities

Authorities of seven top public universities have suspended all academic activities aiming to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Coronavirus fears: DU students demand suspension of academic activities

Students of Dhaka University and Rajshahi University are demanding suspension of academic activities, fearing potential coronavirus (COVID-19) spread.
DU student rape: Court asks police for probe report by March 16

A Dhaka court asks the Detective Branch (DB) of police to submit the probe report of a case filed over the rape of a Dhaka University student by March 16.
DU student rape: DNA test confirms Majnu’s involvement

Investigators have confirmed the involvement of 30yr old Majnu in the rape case of a Dhaka University student following the result of a DNA test.
DU students protest torture on fellows

Students of the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management at Dhaka University protest the torture of four students on campus by Chhatra League activists.
4 DU students beaten up by BCL men

Four students of Dhaka University are beaten up on campus allegedly by Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists.
3 DU teachers express solidarity with students on hunger strike

Three Dhaka University teachers expresses solidarity with the students, who are on hunger strike since Thursday, demanding deferral of Dhaka north and south city corporation elections as January 30 coincides with Saraswati Puja.
March towards EC: Cops stop DU protesters at Shahbagh

A group of Dhaka University students continue their demonstration for the second day demanding deferment of Dhaka north and south city corporation polls scheduled for January 30 as it coincides with Saraswati Puja.
DU expels 67 students on different charges

The Dhaka University (DU) authorities expel 67 students for their involvement in admission test forgery, drug abuse and possessing illegal arms.
'Ensure capital punishment for DU student rapist'

Students of Dhaka University have formed a human chain on the campus demanding capital punishment for the person who allegedly raped and tortured one of their fellows on Sunday night.
Majnu placed on 7-day remand

Majnu who was arrested in connection with the rape of a Dhaka University student is placed on a seven-day remand by a Dhaka court.
Missing teeth, an important clue in Maznu's arrest

Maznu, the arrestee who raped the Dhaka University student on January 5, had lost two front teeth after he fell from a moving train around 12 years back.
DU student rape: Rab says suspect is a 'serial rapist'

The man who was arrested for raping a Dhaka University (DU) student claimed to be a serial rapist, Rapid Action Battalion says.
DU teachers, students demand speedy trial for rapist

Teachers and students of Dhaka University have demanded speedy trial and capital punishment for the person who raped and tortured a second-year student of the university in Dhaka’s Kurmitola on Sunday night.
DU rape victim identified rapist after his arrest: Rab

The Dhaka University student who was raped and tortured in Dhaka’s Kurmitola area on the night of January 5 has identified the rapist after his arrest.
Justice must be ensured for DU rape victim: Nur

Dhaka University Central Students Union (Ducsu) President Nurul Haque Nur threatens to continue their movement until justice is ensured over the rape of a Dhaka University student in Kurmitola on Airport Road Sunday night.
Student's rape: DU teachers to form human chain tomorrow

Dhaka University Teachers’ Association (Duta) will form a human chain programme on the campus tomorrow protesting the rape of their student in the capital’s Kurmitola area on Airport Road Sunday night.
‘Hang the rapist’, DU protesters shout slogan

Students of Dhaka University have been continuing their demonstration for the second consecutive day protesting the rape of one of their fellow students in Kurmitola on Airport Road Sunday night.
DU house tutor assaulted by ‘BCL women’

A house tutor of Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall in Dhaka University is assaulted when she was trying to stop two clashing groups of Chhatra League women on the campus.
DU students give 48hr ultimatum to arrest ‘rapist’

Santrash Birodhi Chhatra Oikya, a new alliance of 12 student organisations of Dhaka University, blocks Shahbagh intersection for an hour protesting alleged rape of a university student in the capital’s Kurmitola area last night.
Crude bomb blast at DU again

Three crude bombs have blasted near Kalabhaban (Arts buildings) at Dhaka University (DU).
One hurt in crude bomb blast at DU

Crude bomb explosion is reported from near the Dhaka University's Madhur Canteen area for a second consecutive day today.