Dhaka University: A Bangla cinematic experience in real life

What does a Bengali cinema usually consist of? It has a dramatic plot, a proud protagonist (emphasis on pride), a selfish villain, a romance arc with more immature drama than its worth, fights, clashes, and law-enforcing characters that serve no purpose. A mix that makes you say, "Oh! It could never happen like this in real life." To burst your reality-enthused bubble, from cinematic fights to betrayals, romance, and comic relief, this place will give you everything and more. Welcome to the Oxford of the East or The University of Dhaka.  

Often crowned as the best public University, DU possesses a unique set of traits that sets it apart from others. For instance, being a public university means that students should always consider public opinion before making decisions, from arranging student-only programs to deciding how they should live. Everyone has the right to have an opinion about the internal happenings of the University because it is a public University. 

The public aspect also translates to the public being entitled to the University premises, as proven during festivals and weekends. Besides functioning somewhat as an educational institution, the University is the most popular tourist spot inside the capital city, one of the few places with trees. 

With pride, glory, and photogenicness (and trees) packed into a single package, the place is not only a favourite to idealists, content creators, and people who don't have anything better to do but also an idealized dating spot for couples around the city.

The Carzon Hall, an architectural marvel from the British era, is a fan favourite all year round, especially to share-lovers, photographers and people who identify with labels such as 'Aesthetic' and 'Posh' who gravitate to TSC and Charukola. 

The tourist attraction rises to its full glory during the public holidays. There's a crowd so thick students cannot but honour them with the best possible hospitality, making space for them by leaving the campus. 

Another uniqueness of the University is its cuisine. Panipuri is a speciality (the speciality is that it is from here), and the Cha-Chop-Somucha is unmatched. 

Everybody knows that tea from TSC is aesthetic, khichuri from Charukola, and Halim from Hakim Chottor is aesthetic. The food from Hakim Chottor is so tasty, nutritious, and inexpensive that a canteen nearby is optional. 

The Science faculty students, too, have such easy and available meal options that non-pretentious bhaiyas of An Udvash admission coaching frequently give speeches about them to motivate them. 

If your taste differs from the ordinary and you crave something that would keep you coming back for more, the Uddyan adjacent is just the right place for you, with its diverse pool of street foods in one place (what else did you think we were talking about?) 

The students and Hall residents vehemently disagree with the food romanticists, but when do their opinions matter? 

Being a student here has added benefits. You can enjoy uninterrupted music and revolutionary speeches that make your blood hum without the toil of being present in the programs and get a few mundane tasks done, such as studying and exams, with background music, just like in cinemas and TV shows. 

The needs of the students are valued above everything else, as proven by the monument built in a once greenery-filled open space. The students needed that for a better-quality education.

As the oldest University in the country, DU has no shortage of reasons for glory. For example, it is the only University in Bangladesh with a Metro Station named after it. 

Students from here, too, develop extraordinary patience and the ability to deal with anything life throws at them. The University provides hands-on practice in leadership, social service, and oiling skills. For example, serving on a 'Laal Bus' committee during student life can add extra colour to your resume and your Facebook profile as they mention 'President' of Laal Bus.  

Travelling by the red buses is also a dream come true, bringing justice to the romanticization it receives. Nowhere else will you have a more comfortable transport experience? With adequate seats, proper ventilation, and high-quality vehicles, travelling by these buses is like travelling through heaven. 

Want to experience it or criticize it? The Dhabians proudly say, "Aage chance peye dekhan," meaning "You have to get a chance" first." 

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