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Iconic TSC soon to be erased

Yesterday’s TSC soon to become yesteryear’s... This all-too-familiar sight of the red and white dome is set to disappear as the government begins implementing its plan to replace the old TSC structure with a multistoried building. PHOTO: Prabir Das

In the wake of Dhaka University's birth centenary in 2021, the decision to bulldoze its historical Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) and replace it with a multi-storied structure shocked students, alumni, and residents of Dhaka.

TSC is the work of legend
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DU Faculties of Social Science, Fine Arts: Scrapping of separate entry tests may complicate things

Complications may arise in evaluating subject-based skill and choosing eligible students if Dhaka University authorities approve the Deans' Committee's recent decision to abolish separate admission tests for Social Science and Fine Arts faculties, some academics opined.

It will also act as an impediment for students who want to change academic streams, they observed.

In a meeting, the Deans' Committee of the DU on Sunday decided against arranging separate admission tests for Social Science and
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DU plans life after reopening

As possible ways out of a shutdown-induced session jam, the authorities of Dhaka University are mulling over various measures, including merging two semesters into one, taking extra classes, and cutting public holidays.

Now in its sixth month, the shutdown has already left academic calendars in disarray, prompting the authorities to start thinking of ways to make up for the loss in lessons and delayed exams once the university reopens.

In this regard, a draft instruction for residential studen
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99th Anniversary of DU: Academic quality falls behind amid political influence

Bangladesh's oldest and largest university, one that is closely interconnected with the country's history, its politics and liberation -- University of Dhaka -- turns 99 today.

However, in the present day, there is a question over the quality of education at the university.

The university has slipped 200 places, from 601 bracket to 800-1000 bracket in the QS World University rankings, between 2012 and 2020.

Talking to The Daily Star, Prof Emeritus Serajul Islam Choudhury said, "The standard o
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Fear trumps family ties

Brothers deny cremation of Covid-19 victim in village; wife, children unable to say goodbye

Sudhangshu Kumar Saha, a deputy commissioner of taxes, passed away from Covid-19 recently. Tragically, his cremation could not be completed at his village home, nor did his wife and children bid him farewell.

His brothers objected to have the funeral at their village, fearing contamination.

The officer was serving as a deputy commissioner at Dhaka's Tax Zone-3 and last attended office on May 14, said N
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Looming Session Jam: DU considering holiday cuts

Dhaka University authorities are considering cutting holidays to prevent a looming session jam and make up for academic losses caused by the ongoing indefinite closure of the institution over the coronavirus outbreak.

They are also mulling over arranging additional classes after the resumption of academic activities to compensate for the academic losses.

Keeping these points under consideration, DU Vice-Chancellor Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman will hold a meeting tomorrow with the deans to discuss the
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Iftar gatherings that once were

After all, what more can one do if the countrywide shutdown for coronavirus leads to complete desertion of one of the capital’s most happening iftar spots? A photo from last year, Photo: Collected, Star

What was once one of the most happening, liveliest places in the city, full of youth, life, and culture, now remains almost deserted amid the nationwide shutdown. Dhaka University's Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) would be especially buzzing during Ramadan, as students as well as visitors would gat
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DU yells, ‘Period not a dirty word’

In a country where menstruation still faces myriad social, cultural and religious stigmas, which are big barriers to ensuring menstrual hygiene, a unique and much-needed initiative shines a light of hope for the women -- sanitary napkin vending machines.

Dhaka University students have taken the first step forward by installing these machines on their campus.

Ten vending machines installed at 10 different spots of the university have made menstrual hygiene more accessible and cheaper for around
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DU yells, ‘Period not a dirty word’

In a country where menstruation still faces myriad social, cultural and religious stigmas, which are big barriers to ensuring menstrual hygiene, a unique and much-needed initiative shines a light of hope for the women -- sanitary napkin vending machines.

Dhaka University students have taken the first step forward by installing these machines on their campus.

Ten vending machines installed at 10 different spots of the university have made menstrual hygiene more accessible and cheaper for around
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The challenges they take on

Four differently abled students in Ducsu race to fix the ills general students face

As campaigns and preparations for the upcoming Ducsu polls are in full swing on Dhaka University campus, differently abled students are not lagging far behind.

Some four physically challenged students are set to contest the polls slated for March 11.

Being blind since his childhood, Amjad Hossen, a final-year student of Bangla department, can clearly understand the problems that have been gripping the country'

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