At the gate of Dhaka University's Fine Arts, the Madhabilata tree stretches its branches over the adjoining boundary wall. From dawn to dusk, this spot is alive with chirping birds and scurrying squirrels. By noon, the chatter of the birds grows louder as though they're anxiously waiting for someth
A humble teashop at Dhaka University's (DU) Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) has become a symbolic journey towards autonomy and reinvention for Priya Khan, the first transgender woman to helm a tea stall on the campus.Her stall is among the 11, which received permission from the authorities to continue
Dhaka University (DU) has witnessed some remarkable changes since the new administration has taken over charge, following its appointment by the interim government after the deposition of the Awami League regime. After the appointment of the new administration, a series of major changes or reforms
Some students are against the ban on student politics in higher education institutions- a demand that came to the surface after the fall of the Awami League (AL) regime-but they support an embargo on student politics affiliated with parties that contest for forming the government. To realise the p
After the Eid and summer vacation, the teachers of various universities including Dhaka University started observing a half-day work abstention demanding cancellation of the newly introduced universal pension scheme. DU teachers observed a half-day work abstention on Tuesday and also would observe
After the Eid-ul-Azha and summer vacation, the teachers of various universities, including Dhaka University, started observing a half-day work abstention demanding the cancellation of the newly introduced universal pension scheme. DU teachers observed a half-day work abstention on Tuesday an
The University Grants Commission approved a budget of Tk 11690 crore for 55 public universities for FY2024–25. An allocation of Tk 188.65 crore was also approved for research support in FY2024–25, a slight increase from the previous FY2023–24 allocation of Tk 174 crore. Dhaka Un
The students have taken an oath to keep the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) free from all political and banned organisations. However, BUET Vice-Chancellor Satya Prasad Majumder has stirred a debate by indicating the potential reintroduction of student politics within th
