University of Dhaka

The University of Dhaka, also known as Dhaka University or DU, is a public research university situated in Shahbag. Dhaka, Bangladesh. Established in 1921 under the Dacca University Act 1920, it is the oldest university in Bangladesh. Nawab Bahadur Sir Khwaja Salimullah generously donated 600 acres of land from his estate for its establishment. Modeled after British universities, it is now the largest public research university in Bangladesh, boasting a student body of 46,150 and a faculty of 1,992. DU has played a significant role in shaping the modern history of Bangladesh, serving as a focal point for progressive and democratic movements after the Partition of India. Its students and teachers were instrumental in advocating Bengali nationalism and the country's independence in 1971. Notable alumni include Satyendra Nath Bose, Muhammad Yunus, and Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. DU holds the highest ranking among between 691 and 700 globally according to universities in Bangladesh, standing the QS World University Rankings of 2023, and ranking between 601 and 800 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings of 2023.