Department of Development Studies, University of Dhaka

03/01/2026

Professional Master of Development Studies Program.
The Department of Development Studies, University of Dhaka is now accepting application for Professional MDS program:
 New application deadline: January 22, 2026
 Admission Test: January 23 (Friday), 2026
 Class Begins: February 06 (Friday), 2026
For further details, please check the website:
https://du.ac.bd/body/DVS

30/09/2025

শারদীয় দুর্গোৎসব শুধু পূজার আনন্দ নয়, এটি আমাদের হৃদয়ের মিলনমেলা। এখানে ভক্তি যেমন আছে, তেমনি আছে সংস্কৃতির রঙ, ঐক্যের গান আর অহিংসার বার্তা। এই উৎসব হোক ঘৃণার বদলে ভালোবাসা, বিভেদের বদলে সম্প্রীতি, আর সহিংসতার বদলে অহিংসার জয়গান।

আমার সকল শিক্ষার্থী ও প্রিয়জনকে জানাই আন্তরিক শুভেচ্ছা। শারদীয় উৎসব আমাদের মনকে করুক উজ্জ্বল, সমাজকে করুক সহমর্মী, আর বাংলাদেশকে করুক আরো মানবিক।

15/09/2025

Admission Open MSS (Regular) Program of Department of Development Studies

15/09/2025

Admission Open: MSS (Regular) Program of the Department of Development Studies, University of Dhaka. For details, visit www.du.ac.bd/body/DVS

08/09/2025

If you’re interested in Badruddin Umar, this is my take on him. Feedbacks are always welcomed.

রাশেদ আল মাহমুদ তিতুমীরের বয়ানে বদরুদ্দীন উমরের চিন্তাজগৎ | Dhaka Stream | ঢাকা স্ট্রিম |বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীন বুদ্ধিজীবি ও ....

02/09/2025

24/07/2025

We are pleased to announce that Mr. Saiduzzaman Khan, a distinguished humanitarian and development professional, will be joining us tomorrow for a special lecture titled: Integrating Climate Change into Development Project Design: Realities, Risks, and Resilience in Bangladesh
Mr. Khan brings a wealth of experience from his extensive work in program development, disaster risk reduction, and climate-responsive humanitarian strategies, both in Bangladesh and internationally. He has worked with global actors like the World Bank, UN agencies, JICA, DFID, and the European Union, and currently serves as Programme Development & Quality Lead at the Danish Refugee Council.
He holds academic training from MIT, Johns Hopkins, and has advanced degrees in Public Policy and Disaster Management. His lecture will offer valuable insights on how to design development projects that are both climate-informed and community-centered.

The lecture is mainly meant for the participants of the Course MDS 543: Climate Change and Development. However, students and faculties of Development Studies and from other departments and streams are invited to attend the session.

The lecture take place: 11:30am - 1:00pm, 25th July, Conference Room, Department of Development Studies, University of Dhaka, Social Science Faculty building, Level 5.

18/07/2025

Join us today at 11:30 AM for a special guest lecture on a critical topic: "IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES ON THE BIODIVERSITY"!
We are honored to host Dr. Abdullah Harun Chowdhury, a distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies Discipline at Khulna University. Dr. Chowdhury is a renowned scholar and a pioneer researcher in different environment issues across the world, including the Indian sub-continent and Bangladesh. He brings a wealth of experience, having published over 65 research papers and books, and having presented at over 70 international and national conferences. He was awarded the Bangladesh Academy of Sciences Gold Medal Award in 2009 and is recognized as a Distinguished Scientists Awardee 2022. His expertise spans environmental management, ecosystem management, and the impact of climate change on biodiversity.
Dr. Chowdhury's talk will delve into key issues such as:
Climate change and its environmental implications
Real-world examples of impacts on biodiversity
Causes of biodiversity degradation
Strategies for effective environmental management
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain insights from a leading expert in the field! We encourage all students and interested friends from other streams/departments to attend.

Date: Today, July 18, 2025 Time: 11:30 AM Speaker: Dr. Abdullah Harun Chowdhury Topic: IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES ON THE BIODIVERSITY
Venue: Conference Room, Development Studies, Social Science Faculty Building, Level 5

See you there!