Academic calendar
Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Academic Year 2026-2027Relevant now
- 2nd Year 1st Semester3rd Year 1st Semester4th Year 1st SemesterMSc Fall Semester 2026MSc Spring Semester 2026
- PMAIDE January 2026 SemesterPMICS July 2026 Semester
- 1st Year B.S. (Hons.) 2nd Semester
- 1st Year 2nd Semester
Campus language
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D
- DUCSU
- Dhaka University Central Students' Union, the representative body for all students.
- DUDC
- Dhaka University Debating Society, the central club for competitive debating.
- DUITS
- Dhaka University IT Society, the primary student organization for technology and computing.
- DUMUNA
- Dhaka University Model United Nations Association, organizing MUN conferences and training.
G
- Gono Room
- Massive, overcrowded dorm rooms where freshmen are often housed by political groups.
- Guest Room
- A term for rooms where political seniors conduct 'orientation' or ragging sessions for juniors.
H
- Hakim Chattar
- A popular outdoor area near the library famous for tea, snacks, and student gatherings.
I
- IBA Canteen
- The canteen at the Institute of Business Administration, often cited by students for higher food quality.
J
- Jagannath Hall
- The residential hall primarily for non-Muslim students of the university.
M
- Mama
- A universal term of address used by students for rickshaw pullers, canteen staff, or shopkeepers.
- Modhur Canteen
- The most iconic social and political hub on campus, known for its history and snacks.
P
- Para
- A common term meaning 'pressure' or 'stress,' usually referring to academic workload or exams.
R
- Rokeya Hall
- The primary residential hall for female students, named after Begum Rokeya.
S
- SM Hall
- Salimullah Muslim Hall, one of the oldest and most prestigious residential halls.
T
- TSC Canteen
- The dining facility located within the Teacher-Student Centre, offering subsidized meals.
Z
- Zahurul Huq
- Sergeant Zahurul Huq Hall, often referred to by the name of the sergeant it honors.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Aparajeyo Bangla
- The iconic sculpture in front of the Arts Building, serving as a major landmark and meeting point.
- Blue Bus
- The university's fleet of double-decker buses that provide transport for students across Dhaka.
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- CARS Cafeteria
- Central Library
- The main university library, which is the primary study and research hub for students.
- Curzon Hall
- The historic British-era building housing the Faculty of Science.
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- Govinda Chandra Dev Bhavan Canteen
- Hall Card
- The essential identification card issued by residential halls for dining and entry access.
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- Jagannath Hall Canteen
- Kala Bhaban
- The Arts Building, which serves as the hub for the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.
- Nilkhet
- The adjacent market area where students go for cheap textbooks, printing, and stationery.
- TSC
- The Teacher-Student Centre, the social and cultural heart of the campus.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 16 approved campus terms and 11 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.