More than 1,000 students have been admitted beyond the officially approved undergraduate seat capacity at the University of Dhaka (DU) over the past three academic sessions, placing increasing pressure on classrooms, laboratories, university halls and administrative services, according to an analys

The Ekushey Boimela (Book Fair) offers a vibrant celebration of literature, drawing readers of all ages and tastes with its vast collection of titles across a number of stalls. Yet amid the festivity and abundance, a sense of incompleteness lingers, particularly near the Bangla Academy's exit gate,

Publishers, participating in the Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026, are not only competing in book sales but also in exploring creativity. Through artistic design, architectural flair, and thematic presentation, they are striving to captivate readers. "Our highest-selling books are by a publicity-shy no

The much-anticipated Amar Ekushey Boimela (Book Fair) began at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital on Thursday in an unprepared state, with most stalls still under construction and a noticeably thin presence of visitors. Traditionally held throughout February, commemorating the 1952 Language Movement,

For the past several months, Shahbagh police have been conducting regular drives to curb anti-social activities, including illicit cannabis peddling, in Suhrawardy Udyan, one of Dhaka's most prominent public places. In the past month alone, police carried out five separate operations, arresting 28

All are set for transition-time crucial election to Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) and hall unions today amid hope for a smooth sailing. The voting for student union at the apex seat of learning in Bangladesh is seen as a litmus test ahead of national elections set for transition

In the history of Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU), women's leadership has been rare--only two ever elected vice president (VP) - Begum Jahanara Akhter in 1960-61 and Mahfuza Khanam in 1966-67. Since then, female representation at the union's top tier has been absent. But in the po

The long-awaited Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election is knocking at the door, and excitement is running high among students. For most of them, it will be their first experience participating in election to DUCSU, often dubbed the "second parliament" of the country. Leaders a