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The '''University of Dhaka''' ({{lang-bn|ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়}}), commonly known as '''Dhaka University''' or '''DU''', is the oldest university in [[Bangladesh]]. It was established on 1 July 1921 during the British colonial period and has been a key center for education, research, and cultural development in the region.<ref>{{cite web |title=University of Dhaka |url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/University-of-Dhaka |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref> | The '''University of Dhaka''' ({{lang-bn|ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়}}), commonly known as '''Dhaka University''' or '''DU''', is the oldest university in [[Bangladesh]]. It was established on 1 July 1921 during the British colonial period and has been a key center for education, research, and cultural development in the region.<ref>{{cite web |title=University of Dhaka |url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/University-of-Dhaka |access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref> | ||
Revision as of 13:11, 15 December 2024
| University of Dhaka | |
|---|---|
| Motto | সত্যের জয় সুনিশ্চিত (Truth Shall Prevail) |
| Established | 1 July 1921 |
| Type | Public |
| Students | 37,018 |
| Campus | Urban, 243 acres (0.98 km²) |
| Website | https://www.du.ac.bd |
The University of Dhaka (Bengali: ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়), commonly known as Dhaka University or DU, is the oldest university in Bangladesh. It was established on 1 July 1921 during the British colonial period and has been a key center for education, research, and cultural development in the region.[1]
History
The University of Dhaka was founded to promote higher education and intellectual advancement in Bengal.[2] It played a pivotal role in Bangladesh's political and cultural movements, including the Bengali Language Movement and the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971.[3]
Campus
The University of Dhaka is located in the heart of Dhaka city, covering an area of 243 acres.[4] Its campus includes academic buildings, libraries, laboratories, and residential halls. Notable landmarks include:
- Curzon Hall – a historic building and the home of the Faculty of Science.[5]
- Aparajeyo Bangla – a famous sculpture symbolizing resilience and freedom.[6]
Academics
The University of Dhaka offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in a wide range of disciplines. It has 13 faculties and 83 departments.[7] Key faculties include:
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Business Studies
- Faculty of Law
Research and Innovation
The university is renowned for its research contributions in science, technology, social sciences, and humanities.[8] It has partnerships with international institutions and hosts various research centers, such as the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) and the Center for Advanced Research in Sciences (CARS).[9]
Alumni
The University of Dhaka boasts a distinguished alumni network, including:
- Sheikh Mujibur Rahman – Founding Father of Bangladesh
- Muhammad Yunus – Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
- Satyendra Nath Bose – Renowned physicist
Importance
Known as the "Oxford of the East," the University of Dhaka has played a central role in shaping the educational, cultural, and political landscape of Bangladesh.[10]
See also
References
- ↑ University of Dhaka Accessed: December 15, 2024.
- ↑ Founding of Dhaka University Accessed: December 15, 2024.
- ↑ Role of Dhaka University in Bangladesh's History Accessed: December 15, 2024.
- ↑ Dhaka University Campus Accessed: December 15, 2024.
- ↑ Curzon Hall Accessed: December 15, 2024.
- ↑ Aparajeyo Bangla Accessed: December 15, 2024.
- ↑ Faculties and Departments Accessed: December 15, 2024.
- ↑ Research at Dhaka University Accessed: December 15, 2024.
- ↑ Institute of Business Administration Accessed: December 15, 2024.
- ↑ Dhaka University: The Oxford of the East Accessed: December 15, 2024.