Dhaka International University
Dhaka International University
ঢাকা ইন্টারন্যাশনাল ইউনিভার্সিটি
Crest of Dhaka International University
Other name
DIU
MottoKnowledge is Power
TypePrivate
EstablishedApril 7, 1995 (1995-04-07)
FounderA.B.M Mafizul Islam Patwari
Accreditation
Academic affiliation
ChancellorPresidentMohammed Shahabuddin
Vice-ChancellorZahidul Islam
Academic staff
420
Students8,174 [1]
Address
Satarkul, Badda
,
Dhaka
,
1212
,
Bangladesh
23°47′38″N90°26′50″E / 23.7938°N 90.4471°E / 23.7938; 90.4471
CampusUrban
LanguageEnglish
Colors   Green, Red
Affiliations
Websitediu.ac
Map
University rankings
Regional – Overall
QS Asia[2]1001-1100 (2026)
DIU 8th Convocation at PSC
DIU Permanent Campus Building 1& 2

Dhaka International University or (DIU)(Bengali: ঢাকা ইন্টারন্যাশনাল ইউনিভার্সিটি) is a private university in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[3] It was established on 7 April 1995.[4][5]

Campus

Dhaka International University (DIU) has a permanent campus located at Satarkul, Badda, Dhaka. The campus covers approximately 1.18 acres and features several academic buildings, including three- and four-storey structures inspired by a blend of contemporary and traditional Mughal architecture. The campus environment is green and eco-friendly, with landscaped open spaces, tree-lined walkways, and a natural pond.

Academic facilities include air-conditioned classrooms equipped with multimedia projectors, campus-wide Wi-Fi, and modern laboratories for engineering, pharmacy, microbiology, biochemistry, and civil engineering.[6][7] The library offers over 50,000 printed books, thousands of e-books, and fully automated cataloguing systems.[8]

DIU Library

History

The initial planning began in 1994 but the university was established in 1995.[9] It is operated as a non-profitable institutions. The late A.B.M Mafizul Islam Patwari is recognized by the government of Bangladesh as the founder of the university.[10]

List of vice-chancellors

  • Dr. A.W.M. Abdul Huq
  • Nurul Momen[11]
  • K.M. Mohsin (11 July 2014 - 21 February 2021)[12][13]
  • Saiful Islam (6 February 2022 - 22 May 2024)[14]
  • Ganesh Chandra Saha (acting) (23 May 2024 - 6 March 2025)
  • Zahidul Islam (7 March 7, 2025 – present)[15][16]

Academic session

The academic year of some degrees of DIU comprises two semesters. Each semester consists of 26 weeks.

  • Winter semester: January–June
  • Summer semester: July–December

& the academic year of some degrees of DIU comprises three semesters. Each semester consists of four months.

  • Spring semester: January to April
  • Summer semester: May to August
  • Fall semester: September to December

Faculties and departments

The university has the following faculties and departments:[17]

Faculty of Science & Engineering

  • Department of Civil Engineering
    • B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
  • Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
    • B.Sc. in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE)
  • Department of Computer Science and Engineering
    • B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering
    • M.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering
  • Department of Pharmacy
    • B.Sc. (Hon's) in Pharmacy
  • Department of Microbiology
    • B.Sc. in Microbiology
  • Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
    • B.Sc. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Faculty of Arts & Social Science

  • Department of English
    • BA (Hons) in English
    • MA in English
  • Department of Political Science
    • BSS (Hons) in Political Science
    • MSS in Political Science
  • Department of Sociology
    • BSS (Hons) in Sociology
    • MSS in Sociology
  • Department of Economics
    • BSS (Hons) in Economics
    • MSS in Economics
  • Department of Development Studies
    • BSS (Hons) in Development Studies

Faculty of Business Studies

  • Department of Business Administration[18]
    • BBA (Major: MGT/HRM/AIS/MKT/MIS/IB/FIN/BNK)
    • RMBA (Major: MGT/HRM/AIS/MKT/MIS/IB/FIN/BNK/MARCH)
    • EMBA (Major: MGT/HRM/AIS/MKT/MIS/IB/FIN/BNK)

Faculty of Law

  • Department of Law[19][20]
    • LLB (Hons)
    • LLM
    • Master of Human Rights Law (MHRL)

Institutes

Source:[21]

  • Technical & Vocational Education Institute
  • Dr.M.I. Patwari Technical & Vocational Education Institute
  • Dr.Z.I. Chowdhury Agricultural Research & Training Institute
  • Dr.M.I. Patwari Private Engineering Institute
  • Sundarganj Driving Training Institute

Laboratory facilities

  • The Faculty of Science and Engineering has laboratory facilities.
  • The Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) department has laboratory facilities.
  • The Pharmacy department has laboratory facilities.

Convocations

Source:[22]

  • The 1st Convocation of Dhaka International University (DIU) was held on 27 November 2007 at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre, Dhaka, presided over by President Iajuddin Ahmed. A total of 3,110 graduates received bachelor's and master's degrees across eight disciplines, with Justice Naimuddin Ahamed as the convocation speaker.
  • The 2nd Convocation of Dhaka International University was held at BICC on 30 November 2014, presided over by Education Minister Mr. Nurul Islam Nahid on behalf of the Chancellor. A total of 8,417 graduates received bachelor's and master's degrees across nine disciplines, with Mesbha Uddin Ahmed as the convocation speaker.
  • The 3rd Convocation of Dhaka International University (DIU) was held on 10 December 2015 at PSC Convention Hall, Mirpur, Dhaka, presided over by Education Minister Mr. Nurul Islam Nahid on behalf of the Chancellor. A total of 2,048 graduates received bachelor's and master's degrees across seven disciplines, with Syed Anwar Hossain as the convocation speaker.
  • The 4th Convocation of Dhaka International University (DIU) was held on 30 November 2016 at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre, Dhaka, presided over by Education Minister Mr. Nurul Islam Nahid on behalf of the Chancellor. A total of 1,854 graduates received bachelor's and master's degrees across seven disciplines, with Professor Anisuzzaman as the convocation speaker.
  • The 5th Convocation of Dhaka International University (DIU) was held on 21 December 2017 at Krishibid Institute Bangladesh, Dhaka, presided over by Education Minister Mr. Nurul Islam Nahid on behalf of the Chancellor. A total of 1,611 graduates received bachelor's and master's degrees across seven disciplines, with Akbar Ali Khan as the convocation speaker.
  • The 6th Convocation of Dhaka International University (DIU) was held on 7 April 2019 at PSC Convention Hall, Mirpur, Dhaka, presided over by Deputy Minister of Education, Barrister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel, on behalf of the Chancellor. A total of 1,657 graduates received bachelor's and master's degrees across seven disciplines, with Syed Monjurul Islam as the convocation speaker.
  • The 7th Convocation of Dhaka International University (DIU) was held on 6 April 2022 at PSC Convention Hall, Mirpur, Dhaka, presided over by Education Minister Dipu Moni on behalf of the chancellor. A total of 5,462 graduates received bachelor's and master's degrees across seven disciplines, with Abdul Mannan, former UGC chairman, as the convocation speaker.
  • The 8th Convocation of Dhaka International University (DIU) was held on 28 January 2025 at PSC Convention Hall, Mirpur, Dhaka, presided over by Education Minister M. Aminul Islam on behalf of the Chancellor.

Student life

Dhaka International University has seven student clubs, covering a range of interests such as athletics, culture and professional development.[23]

Research

  • Tobacco Control & Research Cell (TCRC): The Tobacco Control & Research Cell is a research and advocacy cell of the university that is continuously working on anti-tobacco-related issues and promoting the values of the anti-tobacco movement.[24][25]
  • Social Business Academic Cell (SBAC): The Social Business Academic Cell is a research center of the university that is continuously working on new social business ideas.[26]Social business is a new type of business introduced by Nobel Peace Prize WinnerMuhammad Yunus.
  • Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
  • Centre for Excellence and Career Development (CECD)
  • Research and Publication Cell

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