Table of Contents

Letter of Transmittal............................................................................................. 2
Introduction:......................................................................................................... 3
History:................................................................................................................. 4
Contribution to the language movement & liberation war:..................................6
Famous sculptures of University of Dhaka:........................................................8
Halls of University of Dhaka:............................................................................. 10
My Opinion about University of Dhaka:..............................................................15
Conclusion:......................................................................................................... 15

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 Letter of Transmittal

April 9, 2017
Mubina Khondkar
Professor
Department of Marketing
Faculty of Business
University of Dhaka

Subject: Submission of Report on The University of Dhaka.

Sir

It is my pleasure to present my report on The University of Dhaka. This report has been
prepared in accordance with the guidelines issued by you.

The purpose of this report is to explore some fact about University of Dhaka. In this report
discusses about its history, contribution in language movement and liberation war, famous
sculpture and residence hall. I also give some of my opinion about University of Dhaka in this
report.

I have put all the effort to summarize my knowledge and experience in this report, to make it
comprehensive and to meet your expectations.

With regards,

Md.Ifrith Rahman

ID No: 41735062

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 Introduction:

Dhaka University, being the first of its kind in what is now Bangladesh, has been the most
influential institution of the country. It is also known as the Oxford of the East. Its marks and
shadows extend to the pillars of the society, culture and politics of the region. In the 80 years of
its history, the graduates of this fine and badly needed institution have been the major driving
force in the region's politics. The main purpose of the University was to create new areas of
knowledge and disseminate this knowledge to the society through its students. Since its inception
the University has a distinct character of having distinguished scholars as faculties who have
enriched the global pool of knowledge by making notable contributions in the fields of teaching
and research. The high standard of education and research for the University was set by its first
Vice-Chancellor, Sir P.J. Hartog when in the 2nd Convocation address he said, "A man may be
an excellent teacher of elementary subjects without the power to add to knowledge. But in
advanced work I maintain that no one can really teach well unless he has the combination of
imagination with critical power which leads to the original production (of knowledge), and for
that if for no other reason, a university to be a true university must see that its teachers are men
who are also capable of advancing knowledge." From the very beginning the university of Dhaka
is dedicated to the advancement of learning and promoting research in all fields of knowledge.
That is why it is considered as one of the finest institution in Bangladesh. . The university also
contributed to the emergence of a generation of leaders who distinguished themselves in different
walks of life.

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 History:

On 31 January, 1912 a delegation led by Nawab Sir Salimullah, Nawab Syed Nawab Ali
Chowdhury and Sher e-Bangla A.K. Fazlul Hug met Viceroy Lord Hardinge on his visit to
Dhaka (then Dacca) and raised the demand of the establishment of a University in the region.

On 2 February a communique was published stating the decision of the Government of India to
recommend the Constitution of a University at Dhaka.

On 4 April the Government of British India invited the Government of Bengal to submit a
complete scheme of the University.

On 27 May the Government of Bengal published resolution in regard to the proposed University
and appointed a Committee of thirteen members with Sir Robert Nathaniel as President to frame
the scheme. The Committee, known as Nathan committee, submitted the scheme in the same
year. The Nathan Committee Report was published for public opinion; approved by the Secretary
of State in 1913.

In 1917 a resolution was moved in the Imperial Legislative Council by Nawab Syed Nawab Ali
Chowdhury asking the Government of India to introduce a bill for the
establishment and incorporation of a University at Dhaka. The scheme of the University was
referred to the Calcutta University Commission led by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of
Leeds, Dr. M.E. Sadler for advice regarding constitution and management of the
University. Dacca University Act of 1920, Act No. XVIII, was passed by the Legislative Council
that received the assent of the Governor General on 23 March 1920.

On July 1, 1921 the University began its journey with 3 Faculties: Arts, Science and Law; 12
Departments- Sanskrit and Bengali, English, Education, History, Arabic and Islamic Studies,
Persian and Urdu, Philosophy, Economics and Politics, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and
Law; 3 Dormitories for students: Salimullah Muslim Hall, Dacca Hall and Jagannath Hall. Out
of the total students enrolled in the three faculties 386 were admitted in the Dhaka (Shahidullah)
Hall, 313 in the Jagannath Hall and 178 in the Salimullah Muslim Hall as resident and
nonresident students.

On 22 February1923 the University held its first Convocation. Lord Lytton, Governor of Bengal
and Chancellor of the University of Dhaka was the convocation speaker..

In 1940, The Fazlul Haq Muslim Hall was established. In1947The Department of International
Relations was established. The University completed its first phase of Development with the end
of the British rule in the subcontinent.

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In 1952, The year of the Language Movement .The University of Dhaka played the central role
in the Language Movement that ultimately culminated in the recognition of Bangla as the State
Language.

In 1960 ,The Faculty of Commerce was introduced as a major area of study at the University.

In,1963, The first women's Hall, Ruqayyah Hall, was established.

In 1972, The University completed its second phase of development and started the third phase
of development with the emergence of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. The Dhaka
University Order, 1973 came into force whereby the democratic norms and autonomy became
integral features of the University. The old "Assembly Hall" of the then East Pakistan Provincial
Government later constituting a part of the Jagannath Hall collapsed on October 15 that led to the
death of 26 students of the Hall and 14 employees and guests. The day has been recognized as
the "University of Dhaka Mourning Day", observed every year in memory of the departed souls.

Present status:

Today, there are 13 faculties, 67 departments, 8 institutes, 30 Bureau and research centers, 1,693
teachers, about 32,540 students and 17 residential halls and three hostels. Two-thirds of the
present faculty members possess degrees from universities of Europe, North America, Asia and
Australia. Many of them achieved international renown for their scholarship. Many also have the
experience of teaching in well-known institutions of higher learning abroad.

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 Contribution to the language movement & liberation
war:

Contribution in language movement:

Students of Dhaka University played an important part in the language movement of Bangladesh
that took place in the year 1952. It all starts after the partition of British India in 1947.Language
Movement began in 1948 and reached its climax in the killing of 21 February 1952, and ended in
the adoption of Bangla as one of the state languages of Pakistan. The question as to what would
be the state language of Pakistan was raised immediately after its creation. The central leaders
and the Urdu-speaking intellectuals of Pakistan declared that urdu would be the state language of
Pakistan. The students and intellectuals of East Pakistan, however, demanded that Bangla be
made one of the state languages. After a lot of controversy over the language issue, the final
demand from East Pakistan was that Bangla must be the official language and the medium of
instruction in East Pakistan and for the central government it would be one of the state languages
along with Urdu. The first movement on this issue was mobilized by Tamaddun Majlish headed
by Professor Abul Kashem. Gradually many other non-communal and progressive organizations
joined the movement, which finally turned into a mass movement.East Pakistani students became
agitated and held a meeting on the Dhaka University campus on 6 December 1947, demanding
that Bangla be made one of the state languages of Pakistan. The meeting was followed by student
processions and more agitation. The first Rastra bhasa Sangram Parishad (Language Action
Committee) was formed towards the end of December with Professor Nurul Huq Bhuiyan of
Tamaddun Majlish as the convener. By the beginning of 1952, the Language Movement took a
serious turn. Both Jinnah and Liaquat Ali Khan were dead-Jinnah on 11 September 1948 and
Liaquat Ali Khan on 16 October 1951. Khwaja Nazimuddin had succeeded Liaquat Ali Khan as
prime minister of Pakistan. With the political crisis, the economic condition in East Pakistan also
deteriorated. The people of East Pakistan started losing faith in the Muslim League. Under these
circumstances, the Language Movement got a new momentum in 1952.On February 21,1952 the
Language Action Committee decided to call a hartal and organise demonstrations and
processions throughout East Pakistan.The government imposed Section 144 in the city of Dhaka,
banning all assemblies and demonstrations. The students were determined to violate Section144.
Thousands of students of Dhaka assembled on the university campus while armed police waited
outside the gate. When the students emerged in groups, shouting slogans, the police resorted to
baton charge; even the female students were not spared.The students then started throwing
brickbats at the police, who retaliated with tear gas. Unable to control the agitated students, the
police fired upon the crowd of students, who were proceeding towards the Assembly Hall (at
present, part of Jagannath Hall, University of Dhaka). Three young men, Rafiq Uddin Ahmed,
Abdul Jabbar and Abul Barkat (an MA student of Political Science) were killed. And because of
their sacrifice Bangla became one of the state languages of Pakistan.

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 Contribution in liberation war:

The liberation war started on 26 March 1971 between the state of Pakistan and East Pakistan.
Many people of Bangladesh were attended in this war. Students were also in frontline during
liberation war. Many heroic and meritorious students of Dhaka University sacrificed their
billable life in the liberation war. During the Bangladesh liberation war Dhaka university
students were the center for development of independence of Bangladesh in 1971. Inmarch 1971
the Pakistani armed forces chief General Yahya Khan and the politician Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
launched operation Search light to demolish the independence demand of East Bengalis. The
wireless set fitted jeeps and trucks loaded with troops groaned on the streets of Dhaka city at
midnight of 25 march .The Pakistani army convoy that attacked Dhaka University on 25 March
1971 included 18 Panjabi, 22 Pashtun, 32 Panjabi regiment and several battalions. Armed with
heavy weapons such as tanks, automatic rifles, rocket launchers, heavy mortar, light machine
gun, they encircled Dhaka University from east from south and from north. At the beginning of
Operation Searchlight 10 teachers of Dhaka University were killed.
Professor Fajllur Rahman and his two relatives were killed at building 23 situated at Nilkhet. The
Pakistani army also attacked the house of Professor Anwar Pasha and Professor Rashidul Hassan
(English Department). Both of them survived by hiding under beds, but were killed later on the
verge of war by Al-Badar militia.
At Number 12 Fuller Road, the army called on Sayed Ali Noki (Professor Social Science). They
allowed him to go but killed Professor Abdul Muktadir (Geology) who was a resident of the
same building. His body was found at Jahurul Huq Hall (then Iqbal Hall).. Professor K. M.
Munim (English Literature), the house tutor of Salimullah Student Hall, was injured at
Salimullah Hall. Professors A R Khan Khadim and Sharafat Ali of Mathematics department were
killed in Dhaka Hall. At Jagannath Hall they attacked teachers' residence and harassed Professor
Mirja Huda (Economics) and Professor Mofijullah Kabir (History).The first target of Operation
Searchlight was this student hall. By 25 March all leaders of Chhatra League had left the hall.
According to Professor Dr. K.M. Munim around 200 students were killed at this dorm.After 12
o'clock the army entered Jagannath Hall and initially attacked the hall with mortar and began
non-stop firing. They entered through north and south gate and killed students non-selectively
from each room. Around 34 students were killed at that time. Some students of Jagannath Hall
were resident of Ramna Kali Bari. So, around 56 were killed there. Among them only the name
of Ramonimohon Bhattacharjee is known. In 14 December 1971 Al Badar and Pakistan Army
kills several teachers in Dhaka University.
By sacrificing their lives students and teachers of The University of Dhaka played an important

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part for the independence of the country. There is no other University in the world which had
sacrificed so much, and played such great roles.

Famous sculptures of University of Dhaka:

There are many sculptures that are situated in the University of Dhaka. Every sculptures has its
own meaning and history behind its making. Description of four most famous sculptures is given
below:

Aparajeyo Bangla:
Translatable as Unbeatable Bengal, Syed Abdullah
Khalids Aparajeyo Bangla is perhaps the most
famous sculpture in Bangladesh built on the theme of
Independence in 1971. It is located in front of Faculty
of Arts and Humanities of Dhaka University. Although
work on the sculpture started in 1973, it took a long
time to wrap up. The work was disrupted several times
due to financial, political and other problems. The two
male figures represent a villager and a city dweller
respectively and the woman standing with a first aid
box.It is a symbol of national ideology. It defines the
unity of the people of Bangladesh. Aparajeyo Bangla
is a symbol of strong mentality. The sculpture tells us
that people from every group joined the liberation war.
They are desperate to free their motherland from all
kinds of oppression.

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Shoparjito Shadhinota:
Translated as Self-earned Independence,
Shoparjito Shadhinota was built in the early 1990s
in front of the Teachers-Students Centre (TSC), Dhaka
University by famous sculptor Shamim Shikdar. At
the time of inaugurating the sculpture, a section of
people threatened to destroy it. Students crowded
around the sculpture from the very early morning.
Nothing happened and the sculpture is still standing
with pride. This sculpture expresses the representation
of all sections of people. It represents the masses
movement in the liberation war for Bangladesh.

Swadhinota Sangram:
The sculpture Swadhinata Sangram is the embodiment
of the consciousness and struggle of Bengalis. Eminent
sculptor Shamim Sikder erected this grand sculpture.It is
situated on the turn of the Fuller Road, between Jagannath
Hall and SM Hall. It was inaugurated in 1999. Shamim
Sikder built the first, and one of the largest, sculpture
gardens in the country. Holding the National flag on the top,
the huge statue shows faces of several historical persons.
The artisan has also created one hundred and three small
sculptures around the altar of liberation memorial sculpture.
Images of prominent persons and different scenes of
Bengali culture have been included in the garden. Four
phases of history: 1952/69/71/75 has been represented
including the history of the Liberation War from Pakistan
and the Pakistani soldiers with Indias help.

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Anti Terrorism Raju Memorial Sculpture:
Raju Memorial Sculpture is located in the University of
Dhaka campus of Bangladesh. It was created by Shaymol
Chowdhury and considered as one of the best sculptures in
Bangladesh. It is dedicated to the memory of a student of
Dhaka University named Moin Hossain Raju an activist of
Bangladesh Student's Union who was killed while
protesting against Terrorism. It was built in the late 1995s

Halls of University of Dhaka:

Dhaka University is the oldest and the largest public university of Bangladesh. It was once called
the Oxford of the East. Dhaka University has always played an active role throughout the
history of Bangladesh. Its contribution to the modern history of Bangladesh is something that
cant be denied. The university has well accommodation facilities as it has a number of halls and
hostels for both male and female students. In the beginning, the journey of Dhaka University
started with three halls- Salimullah Muslim Hall, Jagannath Hall and Dhaka Hall. In 1969, the
new name of Dhaka Hall was given as a tribute to Dr. Md. Shahidullah. Altogether Dhaka
University now has 23 halls and hostels. The halls are named after some of the great personalities
of Bangladesh, whose positive influence helped us to make a decent nation. Sadly enough, many
of us dont know clearly about the personalities whom the halls are named after.

Salimullah Muslim Hall:

In 1921,Salimullah Muslim Hall started functioning with 75 residential students (according to

another opinion 87) and 103 non residential students on the first floor of Dhaka Medical College.
Ahmed Fazlur Rahman, Reader of History Department (Associate Professor) and Ex-Faculty of
Aligarh Muslim University, was appointed as Provost of Salimullah Muslim Hall. The present
building of Salimullah Muslim Hall was inaugurated on 11 August, 1931.

Jagannath Hall:

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Jagannath Hall, one of the three oldest residential halls of Dhaka University, was founded in
1921. The hall is a residence hall for minority students, Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, and others.
The first Provost of this hall was Professor Naresh Chandra Sengupta. The Zamindar of Baliati in
Tangail, Kisorilal Roy Chowdhury, had previously established Jagannath College and later
established Jagannath Hall. He named Jagannath College and Jagannath Hall after his father
Jagannath Saha.

A tragic accident occurred when the roof of the ancient assembly building of Jagannath Hall
collapsed on October 15, 1985. It killed 39 people, students, employees and guests. Since then
the day is observed as a day of mourning for the university.

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall:

The Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall of Dhaka University, having the capacity to
hold 490 students, is one of the fifteen male residential halls of the university. Founded in 1988,
the hall is located near Polli Kabi Jasimuddin Hall in Dhaka University area.

We need not introduce the great personality Bangabandhu Sheikh MujiburRahman as he is living
in the hearts of millions of Bengali people. Sheikh MujiburRahman was the founding leader of
Bangladesh. He has the prime contribution in our liberation war in 1971.

Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall:

Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall was established in 1940. It is one of the oldest residential halls of Dhaka
University. This hall was opened with a total of 363 students on 1st July, 1940. Fazlul Huq
Muslim Hall is divided into three parts, such as Main Bhavan, South Bhavan and Extension of
South Bhavan. Dr. Mohammad Shahidullah is the first provost of the hall. Fazlul Huq Muslim
Hall was established after the name of A.K. Fazlul Huq, former prime minister of undivided
Bengal.

Fazlu l Huq was popular with the title Sher-e-Bangla. He was born in Jhalokati District in Barisal
Division on 26 October, 1873. Though he passed the MA in Mathematics from Calcutta
University, he completed BL degree in 1897 from the University Law College. He was the
second Muslim in the Indian subcontinent to obtain a law degree. He served as General Secretary
of the Indian National Congress and he was also a working committee member of the All India
Muslim League and in 1929, he founded the Krishak Praja Party (KPP).

He had important contribution for establishing Dhaka University. Sher-e-Bangla died on 27

April, 1962 and he was buried on the grounds of the SuhrawardyUdyan in Dhaka.

Sergent Zahurul Haq Hall:

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Founded in 1957, Zahurul Haq Hall was once called Iqbal Hall. But since Bangladeshs
Independence in 1971, the name was changed to Zahurul Haq Hall after the name of Zahurul
Haq, martyr of the independence war.

Born in 1935 in Noakhali district, Zahurul Haq was a sergeant of the Pakistan Air force. He was
killed in jail when he was under trial. Zahurul Haq was one of the 35 persons accused in the
Agartala Conspiracy Case of 1968.

Begum Ruqayyah Hall:

With twelve female students, the first Womens residential hostel of the University of Dhaka
started functioning at Chameli House in 1938. This hostel was recognized as Womens Hall from
September, 1956. Akther Imam, Professor of Philosophy, University of Dhaka, was the first
Provost of this hall. In 1964, this Women Hall was named as Ruqayyah Hall after the name of
Begum Ruqayyah.Begum Ruqayyah was a foremost feminist writer and social worker in the
undivided Bengal during the early 20th century who dedicated her whole life for the
emancipation of women of this sub-continent.

P. J. Hartog International Hall:

The full name of the hall is Sir P. J. Hartog International Hall. Its a six-storey building. There are
100 rooms in the hall. There are 122 students and 19 guests and the total number of residents in
this hall is 141. There are 55 teachers who live here among them three are professors. Most of
the students are from Nepal, Bhutan, Malaysia, India, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, and Turkey
and so on.

International Hall was named after the first Vice Chancellor of Dhaka University Sir Philip
Joseph Hartog who was a British chemist and educationalist. Hartog was born in London on 2
March, 1864. He was a member of the commission under the late Sir Michael Sadler of
Calcutta University. After establishing Dhaka University in 1921 he was made its first vice-
chancellor.

Begum Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall:

Begum Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall is located at Dhaka University area. A mural of Begum
Fazilatunnesa Mujib has been unveiled in front of the Begum Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall of Dhaka
University (DU) on June 30, 2013. Begum Fazilatunnesa Mujib was the wife of the Father of the
Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. She was born in Tungipara of Gopalganj sub-
division of Faridpur district in 1930. She was married to Sheikh Mujib at the age of eleven and
had three sons and two daughters. She was killed along with Bangabandhu and most of her
family members by a disgruntled group of army officers on August 15 in 1975.

Surya Sen Hall

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Surya Sen Hall was called Jinnah Hall in the beginning but after the independence of the country
in 1972 the name was changed to Surya Sen Hall. Surya Sen was a Bengali independence fighter
against the British rule who is noted for leading the 1930 Chittagong armory raid in Chittagong
of Bengal in British India (now in Bangladesh). Sen was a school teacher by profession and was
popularly called as Master Da. He was influenced by the nationalist ideals in 1916, when he
was a student of BA in Behrampore College. In 1918, he was selected as president of Indian
National Congress, Chittagong branch.

Haji Muhammad Mohsin Hall

Haji Muhammad Mohsin Hall is one of the residential halls of the University of Dhaka.
Founded in 1967, the hall was named after a prominent philanthropist in Bengal Haji
Muhammad Mohsin. His most notable contribution was during the great famine of Bengal during
1769-70. Mohsin was born in Hughli (now in West Bengal, India) in 1732.

Shahidullah Hall:

Established in 1921, Shahidullah Hall was called Dhaka Hall at the beginning. But in 1969 the
new name was given as a tribute to Dr. Md. Shahidullah. It is located behind the Curzon Hall and
has a main building accommodation with two extensions. Only science faculty students are
accommodated here.

Muhammad Shahidullah was a Bangladeshi educationist; writer, philologist and linguist. He is

acknowledged as one of the greatest Bengalis of all time. Dr. Shahidullah was buried within the
grounds of Shahidullah Hall.

Shamsunnahar Hall:

Shamsunnahar Hall is the second women hall of Dhaka University located in Dhaka citys
Ramna area. The hall was named after writer and educationist Shamsunnahar Mahmud.
Shamsunnahar was born in Feni sub-division of Noakhali district in 1908. She started her career
as a teacher of Bangla at Lady Brabourne College, Kolkata. She met KaziNazrul Islam during
her stay in Kolkata. KaziNazrul Islam inspired her to write. Shamsunnahar worked as secretary
to the Nikhil Banga Muslim MahilaSamity (All Bengal Muslim Womens Society) for some
time.

Kabi Jasimuddin Hall:

Kabi Jasimuddin Hall is located near Bangabandhu Sheikh MujiburRahman Hall. Established in
1976, Kabi Jasimuddin Hall was named after Polli Kobi (The Rural Poet) Jasimuddin.

Jasimuddin was a poet, songwriter, prose writer, folklore collector and radio personality. His
masterpiece Nokshi Kanthar Maath has been translated into many languages. During the

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Liberation War of Bangladesh, he wrote some patriotic songs. He died on 14 March, 1976 at the
age of 72.

A.F. Rahman Hall:

Established on 1976, A.F. Rahman Hall is located in Nilkhet area of Dhaka. But many of us are
not familiar with the name of this great educationalist. A.F. Rahman is the first Bengali Vice
Chancellor of Dhaka University. The full name of A.F. Rahman was Ahmed Fazlur Rahman. He
had an important contribution to establish Dhaka University as the commission member of
Calcutta University. He became the Vice Chancellor of Dhaka University in 1938. He achieved
Knight Award from the British Government in 1936.

Muktijoddha Ziaur Rahman Hall:

To mark the contribution of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman in the war of liberation
Muktijoddha Ziaur Rahman Hall was proposed to be established and it was formally inaugurated
on 1 June, 1988. Dr. Rahim B. Talukdar acted as the Project Director. A. F. M. Khodadad Khan,
Professor, Department of Mathematics, acted as the first provost of the hall. It is a five-storied
building having 121 rooms capacitated with 482 seats.

During the nations war of independence in 1971 Ziaur Rahman was the commander of the
Central Sector, BDF (Bangladesh Defense Forces) Sector 11.

Kobi Sufia Kamal Hall:

Kobi Sufia Kamal Hall is one of the new residential halls of Dhaka University for female
students. It is situated near the education building in front of Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall. Prime
Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the hall on 14th November in 2012.

Nawab Faizunnessa Chowdhurani Chhatrinibash:

Nawab Faizunnessa Chowdhurani Chhatrinibash is one of the female student halls of Dhaka
University. The hall is located beside the Ruqayyah Hall. The hall was named after Zamindar of
Homnabad-Pashchimgaon Estate ( in present day Comilla District) Nawab Faizunnesa
Choudhurani. She is the most famous for her campaign for female education and other social
issues. In appreciation of her social work, in 1889 Queen Victoria awarded Faizunnesa the title of
Nawab, making her the first female Nawab in South Asia. She established many schools and
colleges and was also involved in many social works.

Bijoy Ekattor Hall

Bijoy Ekattor Hall ( Victory 71 Hall ) is located just in the middle of Surya Sen and Zia Hall. It is
an 11-storied building and two blocks with student capacity of 1,000. Prime Minister Sheikh

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Hasina inaugurated the hall on November 14, 2013. Professor Dr. Abu Jafar Md. Shafiul Alam
Bhuiyan has been appointed as the first Provost of Bijoy Ekattor Hall of Dhaka University.

Amar Ekushey Hall

Amar Ekushey Hall is one of the finest and latest dormitory or hall for male students of the
University of Dhaka. Nowadays it becomes one of progressive hall of Dhaka University. Amar
Ekushey Hall is located near Shahidullah Hall of Dhaka University.

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 My Opinion about University of Dhaka:
Arguably Dhaka University is one of the finest institutions of Bangladesh. From the very
beginning this institution has maintained its high quality of education. It is not only producing
great scholars but also producing great leaders for number of years who are doing their best for
the betterment of Bangladesh. Although most of the research work of Bangladesh is happening in
this university, the funds and facilities are not enough to keep up with the research work of the
rest of the world. But Dhaka university is collaborating with international universities and it is
helping young researchers to express them self. Beside that the halls of Residence are failing to
provide the congenial living environment that the students need for carrying out academic
activities. The institutes under this university are doing commendable works to develop the skills
of the students. One of the institutes is Institute of Modern Languages. It is providing course
for 13 different languages that is helping students to learn different language from different
countries. All in all, this historical university contributes towards the development of Bangladesh
is really great.

Conclusion:
Since its inception, Dhaka University has always been seen as a part of the society, and
functioned in tandem with the needs of the society. And holding people's expectations in high
esteem, the University of Dhaka contributed immensely throughout our national history. It
played the leading role in the Language Movement of 1952 that resulted in the recognition of
Bangla as the State Language of the country we belonged to. Dhaka University also played a
vital role in our great struggle for an Independent Bangladesh. A great many students, teachers,
officers and employees of this university laid down their lives for the independence of the
country. There is no other University in the world which had sacrificed so much, and played such
great roles. These and many more attributes have given Dhaka University a unique place in
history.

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