University of Dhaka
Encyclopedia
The University of Dhaka is the oldest university
in Bangladesh
. It is a multi-disciplinary research university and is among the top universities in the region. Established on July 21, 1921, as per the Government of India
Act, 1920, it was modelled on the Universities in England
and soon gained prominence. Students and teachers of this university have played a major part in shaping the history of Bangladesh.
From its inception, the University of Dhaka has been a place for many great scholars and scientists. From 1926 - 1945 the renowned physicist
Satyendranath Bose served as a professor. It was during this period that he published his famous papers in collaboration with Albert Einstein
, most notably defining Bose-Einstein condensate. After independence from the British Empire
in 1947 it gained prominence as the leading university in East Pakistan
.
The university was witness to another historical event, as it was in the campus of Dhaka University that the original flag of Bangladesh
was unfurled for the first time, at a time of national crisis with the Bangladesh Liberation War
looming closer.
Currently, it is the largest public university
in Bangladesh, with more than 30,000 students and nearly 1,300 teaching staff. It is the only university in Bangladesh to have been listed in AsiaWeek
’s listing of top 100 Universities in Asia
(64th). http://www.asiaweek.com/asiaweek/features/universities2000/multi/64.html.
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The university has 52 departments under 10 faculties. The faculties are:
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
in Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
. It is a multi-disciplinary research university and is among the top universities in the region. Established on July 21, 1921, as per the Government of India
Government of India
The Government of India, officially known as the Union Government, and also known as the Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of the union of 28 states and seven union territories, collectively called the Republic of India...
Act, 1920, it was modelled on the Universities in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
and soon gained prominence. Students and teachers of this university have played a major part in shaping the history of Bangladesh.
From its inception, the University of Dhaka has been a place for many great scholars and scientists. From 1926 - 1945 the renowned physicist
Physicist
A physicist is a scientist who studies or practices physics. Physicists study a wide range of physical phenomena in many branches of physics spanning all length scales: from sub-atomic particles of which all ordinary matter is made to the behavior of the material Universe as a whole...
Satyendranath Bose served as a professor. It was during this period that he published his famous papers in collaboration with Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of general relativity, effecting a revolution in physics. For this achievement, Einstein is often regarded as the father of modern physics and one of the most prolific intellects in human history...
, most notably defining Bose-Einstein condensate. After independence from the British Empire
British Empire
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height, it was the...
in 1947 it gained prominence as the leading university in East Pakistan
East Pakistan
East Pakistan was a provincial state of Pakistan established in 14 August 1947. The provincial state existed until its declaration of independence on 26 March 1971 as the independent nation of Bangladesh. Pakistan recognized the new nation on 16 December 1971. East Pakistan was created from Bengal...
.
The university was witness to another historical event, as it was in the campus of Dhaka University that the original flag of Bangladesh
Flag of Bangladesh
The national flag of Bangladesh was adopted officially on 17 January 1972. It is based on a similar flag used during the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971. The map was later deleted from the flag by the order of General Abul Manzur, most likely to simplify the design...
was unfurled for the first time, at a time of national crisis with the Bangladesh Liberation War
Bangladesh Liberation War
The Bangladesh Liberation War was an armed conflict pitting East Pakistan and India against West Pakistan. The war resulted in the secession of East Pakistan, which became the independent nation of Bangladesh....
looming closer.
Currently, it is the largest public university
Public university
A public university is a university that is predominantly funded by public means through a national or subnational government, as opposed to private universities. A national university may or may not be considered a public university, depending on regions...
in Bangladesh, with more than 30,000 students and nearly 1,300 teaching staff. It is the only university in Bangladesh to have been listed in AsiaWeek
Asiaweek
Asiaweek, the English edition, was a news magazine focusing on Asia, published weekly by Asiaweek Limited, a subsidiary of Time Inc. Based in Hong Kong, it was established in 1975, and ceased publication with its December 7, 2001 issue due to a "downturn in the advertising market," according to...
’s listing of top 100 Universities in Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
(64th). http://www.asiaweek.com/asiaweek/features/universities2000/multi/64.html.
Academic Departments
The university has 52 departments under 10 faculties. The faculties are:
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Business Studies
- Faculty of Biological Science
- Faculty of Engineering & Technology
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Fine Arts
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of PGMR
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Social Science
Bureaus and Research Centers
- Bureau of Economic Research
- Bureau of Business Research
- Bose Centre for Advanced Study and Research in
- Natural Sciences
- Centre for Advanced Studies and Research in
- Biological Sciences
- Dev Centre for Philosophical Studies
- Renewable Energy Research Centre
- Centre for Advanced Research in Humanities
- Centre for Advanced Research in Social Sciences
- Semiconductor Technology Research Centre
- Biotechnology Research Centre
- DU Cyber Centre
- Nazrul Research Centre
- Nazmul Karim Study Centre
- Disaster Research Training and Management Centre
- Dr. Sirajul Haque Islamic Research Centre
- Centre for Biomedical Research
- Bangladesh-Australia Centre for Environmental Research
- Delta Research Centre
- Centre for Advanced Research in Physical, Chemical,
- Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences - The Centre of Excellence
- Centre for Advanced Research in Arts and Social
- Sciences - The Centre of Excellence
- Centre for Corporate Governance and Finance Studies
- Center for Microfinance and Development
- Japan Study Centre
- History Research Centre
- Centre for Development and Policy Research
- University and Industry Alliance
- Professor Dilip Kumar Bhattacharya Research Centre
- Organic Pollutants Research Centre
- Refugee and Migratory Movement Research Unit
- Center for Administrative Research and Innovation-CARI
- Dhaka University Earthquake Observatory
- Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue
- Dhaka University Arboriculture Section
Facilities
Culture and Activities
List of Vice Chancellors
- Sir. P. J. Hartog: 1.12.1920-31.12.1925
- Professor G. H. Langley: 1.1.1926-30.6.1934
- Sir. A. F. Rahman : 1.7.1934-31.12.1936
- Dr. R. C. Majumder : 1.1.1937-30.6.1942
- Dr. Mahmud Hasan : 1.7.1942-21.10.1948
- Dr. S. M. Hossain : 22.10.1948-8.11.1953
- Dr. W. A. Jenkins : 9.11.1953-8.11.1956
- Justice Muhammad Ibrahim : 9.11.1956-27.10.1958
- Justice Hamoodur Rahman : 5.11.1958-14.12.1960
- Dr. Mahmud Husain : 15.12.1960-19.2.1963
- Dr. Md. Osman Ghani : 20.2.1963-1.12.1969
- Justice Abu SyedChaudhury : 2.12.1969-20.1.1972
- Dr. Muzaffar Ahmed Chaudhury : 21.1.1972-12.4.1973
- Dr. Abdul Matin Chaudhury : 13.4.1973-22.9.1975
- Professor Muhammad Shamsul Huq : 23.9.1975-1.2.1976
- Dr. Fazlul Halim Chowdhury : 2.2.1976-20.3.1983
- Dr. A. K. M. Siddiq : 21.3.1983-16.8.1983
- Dr. Md. Shamsul Huq : 17.8.1983-12.1.1986
- Professor Abdul Mannan : 12.1.1986-22.3.1990
- Professor M. Maniruzzaman Miah : 24.3.1990-31.10.1992
- Professor Emajuddin Ahamed : 1.11.1992-31.8.1996
- Professor Shahid Uddin Ahmad : 31.8.1996-29.9.1996
- Professor A. K. Azad Chowdhury : 30.9.1996-12.11.2001
- Professor Anwarullah Chowdhury : 12.11.2001-31.7.2002
- Professor Dr. A.F. M. Yusuf Haider : Aug. 01, 2002 – Sep. 23, 2002.
- Professor S. M. A. Faiz : 23.9.2002-16.1.2009
- Professor A A M S Arefin Siddique
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