Department of Public Administration, University of Dhaka

05/10/2026

Dhaka University Public Administration International Conference 2026. 3-4 October 2026.

Where Knowledge Meets Governance:

The Dhaka University Public Administration International Conference 2026 was successfully held over two intellectually enriching days at the Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban, University of Dhaka, bringing together distinguished academicians, policymakers, administrators, researchers, alumni and students from home and abroad.

The conference featured an inspiring inaugural session and keynote discussions by renowned scholars, followed by five parallel academic sessions conducted in hybrid mode at the department premises. Across these sessions, participants presented a total of 76 research papers, fostering meaningful academic exchange on public administration, governance, policy and contemporary societal challenges.

Conference Highlights:

🔹 2 Days of academic exchange and intellectual engagement
🔹 5 Parallel Sessions conducted in hybrid mode
🔹 76 Research Papers presented by participants
🔹 Inspiring Keynote Sessions featuring renowned scholars from Bangladesh and abroad
🔹 Meaningful discussions on Public Administration, Governance, Policy, and Contemporary Challenges

The conference provided a valuable platform for sharing knowledge, exchanging diverse perspectives, fostering academic collaboration and advancing excellence in the field of public administration.

The successful completion of this landmark conference is a matter of immense pride for the Department. It reflects the collective efforts and dedication of our honourable faculty members, students, alumni, officers, staff, session chairs, discussants, participants and everyone involved in making this event a success.

24/08/2026

🌿 Inauguration of Greenery Corner 🌿

We are pleased to announce the successful inauguration of our "Greenery Corner”, a dedicated space advancing environmental sustainability on our department .

The inauguration was graced by the presence of newly appointed Advisor of DUPAEC,
✨Md. Babul Mia, Additional Secretary, Planning Commission,

✨Chairperson Prof. Dr. Syeda Lasna Kabir and

✨Asst. Prof. Adila Reza Hasan, Moderator of DUPAEC.

The ceremony was highly successful due to the spontaneous participation and encouragement of our distinguished faculty members. Their continuous guidance inspires our student-led initiatives.

This Greenery Corner serves as a living symbol of our commitment to a sustainable tomorrow. It reminds us of our public administration responsibility toward environmental governance.

Lastly, Special appreciation to our High Panel Executives of 2026-2027, whose unwavering dedication, time and collective efforts brought life to the Greenery Corner, despite their academic and personal commitments.

04/08/2026

The first edition of The PA Forum is here!

Today the students of 6th semester, 53rd batch (2022-23 session) published the official newsletter of the Department of Public Administration, University of Dhaka for the very first time. This issue highlights major departmental achievements, including the upcoming International Conference 2026, research initiatives, international collaborations, student accomplishments, seminars, publications, alumni activities, environmental campaigns and co-curricular events.

This initiative was taken by Chairperson Professor Dr. Syeda Lasna Kabir and was moderated by Assistant Professor Aaqib Zahid and Assistant Professor Md. Robiul Islam.

This marks the beginning of a platform that will continue to document DUPA’s achievements and aspirations. Congratulations to everyone who contributed to making this achievement possible.

31/07/2026

Seminar on "July Mass Uprising and Democratic Prospect in Bangladesh"

The Department of Public Administration hosted a seminar today focusing on the historic July Mass Uprising and the evolving democratic future of Bangladesh.

*Keynotes & Insights:**

Dr. Akram Hossain presented a paper titled *"July Mass Uprising and Democratic Prospect in Bangladesh,"* shedding light on the structural dynamics of youth mobilization, the post-uprising transition gap, and the pathways required for sustainable democratic consolidation.

**Engaging Discussion:**
The paper presentation was followed by an interactive discussion featuring active participation from faculty members and students. Attendees exchanged views on democratic reforms, civil society oversight, and the ongoing role of youth in shaping the nation's political trajectory.
A big thank you to the Department of Public Administration, our respected faculty members, Dr. Akram Hossain, and all the enthusiastic students who made the seminar a success!

29/07/2026

24/07/2026

The admission test for the 15th batch of the Executive MPA (ExMPA) program was successfully held today at the Department's examination hall in a highly enthusiastic and disciplined atmosphere. The results have been published, and all selected candidates are requested to complete their admission formalities between July 26 and August 10, 2026. Please visit the link below to view the results.

https://www.du.ac.bd/webPost/160/28031

22/07/2026

Assalamu Alaikum Everyone,

Salam Everyone,

This is to inform all applicants to the EMPA Programme that the Admission Test for the 15th Batch will be held on Friday, 24 July 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) Building, University of Dhaka.

Applicants are kindly requested to report to the venue at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.

We wish you all the very best for the admission test.

Thank you.

21/07/2026

19/07/2026

ExMPA – Application Deadline Extended

We are pleased to announce that, in response to numerous requests, the application deadline for EMPA has been extended to Thursday, 23rd July.

Please note that the admission test will be held on Friday, 24th July.Applications can be submitted online.

For any further queries, please feel free to contact us. Contact no 01711-985186.