Dhaka School of Economics, University of Dhaka

29/07/2026

📢 Master's Admission 2026–2027 Update

Application Deadline Extended | Admission Test on 14 August 2026

28/07/2026

Dhaka School of Economics is proud to share that our director, Rehana Parvin, has been featured in an editorial recognizing her outstanding contributions to entrepreneurial economics and practical education.

📖 Read the full editorial in today's edition of [The Daily Global Nation].

28/07/2026

Dhaka School of Economics Congratulates National Professor Dr. Mahbub Ullah

Dhaka School of Economics (DScE) proudly extends its heartfelt congratulations to Professor Dr. Mahbub Ullah on his distinguished appointment as a National Professor by the Government of Bangladesh.

Conferred by the Ministry of Education for a five-year tenure, the title of National Professor is among the nation's highest academic honours, recognizing exceptional contributions to education, research, and public service.

Professor Dr. Mahbub Ullah has had an extraordinary journey, from being a prominent student leader in the 1960s to becoming one of Bangladesh's most respected economists, political analysts, and development scholars. He has served with distinction as a Professor of Development Studies at the University of Dhaka and currently serves as the Convener of the Bangladesh Economic Association (BEA).

As a valued Adjunct Faculty member of Dhaka School of Economics, Professor Dr. Mahbub Ullah continues to inspire our students through his profound knowledge, intellectual leadership, and unwavering commitment to academic excellence.

The entire DScE family celebrates this remarkable national recognition and wishes Professor Dr. Mahbub Ullah continued success in advancing education, research, and national development.

26/07/2026

Second Executive Committee Announcement of Development Economics Club of Dhaka School of Economics for 2026.

25/07/2026

🌍 Higher Study Series | Graduate Success Story

Congratulations to Our Proud Alumnus!

The Department of Development Economics, Dhaka School of Economics (DScE) is delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Md. Naimul Islam Farhan, a graduate of the 2nd Batch of the Bachelor's Program in Development Economics, who has been awarded a fully funded Master's scholarship in Economics in Türkiye.

Farhan credits this achievement to the strong academic foundation, research culture, and continuous mentorship he received at DScE. Reflecting on his success, he shared:

"Receiving this scholarship is not only a recognition of my individual efforts but also a testament to the quality of education, research culture, and faculty mentorship fostered at DScE."

We extend our heartfelt congratulations and wish him continued success in his academic journey and future contributions to research, policy, and national development.

Congratulations, Farhan! We are proud of you.

24/07/2026

Heartfelt congratulations Tasnimul Hasan Eahid

Breaking Updates!!!

We are incredibly proud to announce a monumental achievement for the Department of Entrepreneurship Economics at the Dhaka School of Economics (DScE)!
​Our brilliant student, Tasnimul Hasan Eahid and his team, 'Tsm', have successfully secured the Certificate of Acceptance in the highly prestigious Idea Competition 2026 (Batch-1). Jointly initiated by the University Grants Commission (UGC), the Ministry of Education and KOICA, this project is being implemented to international standards by the DU ICE Centre and the KPC Consortium.

​Eahid’s cutting-edge platform, Zest OS, won immense praise from the judging panel. It acts as a comprehensive digital ecosystem designed to empower SME e-commerce and retail entrepreneurs in Bangladesh, featuring:
▫️​Integrated POS and Digital Storefronts
▫️​Seamless Social Media Automation
▫️​24/7 AI Chatbot Support
▫️​Advanced Courier Fraud Detection

​Outperforming thousands of competitors and graduates from the country's top-tier institutions, including BUET, DU, BAU, RU, CU, and KUET. Eahid and his team successfully navigated rigorous screening phases. They have cemented their position among the Top 50 startup ideas nationwide, entering the ultimate seed-funding round!

​By proving their unique potential, Team 'Tsm' has unlocked phenomenal opportunities:

▫️318 Hours of Elite Incubation: Free access to international-standard business training, mentorship, and official credentials.

▫️​Massive Seed Funding Opportunity: The chance to compete for an equity-free grant ranging from 300,000 BDT to 1,000,000 BDT (part of a 5.5 Million BDT funding pool) upon completing the training.

▫️​Global Networking: Financial allowances during training and direct networking support from industry experts.

​Receiving this honour from Project Director Md. Rashedur Rahman (Director, DU) and Project Manager Mr Derrick Kim (KPC Consortium) is a massive milestone for DScE. It perfectly aligns with our department’s core mission: transforming the youth from 'job seekers' into 'job creators' to ensure sustainable economic growth and industrial innovation.

​Huge congratulations to Tasnimul Hasan Eahid and Zest OS! The entire DScE family is cheering for your continued success in the upcoming 318-hour training and funding journey. Keep making us proud! 👏

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23/07/2026

Department of Entrepreneurship Economics

22/07/2026

🌍 Higher Study Series | Graduate Success Story

📢 𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐭𝐨 𝐔𝐒𝐀! 🇺🇸

The Department of Environmental & Resource Economics - DScE formally congratulates 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐡𝐫𝐚𝐪𝐪𝐮𝐥 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦 for his successful global academic placement.

He is currently advancing his international academic career by pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (𝐏𝐡𝐃) 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 at 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, USA.

We wish him continued distinction abroad.

22/07/2026

Development Economics: Shaping Bangladesh's Future.

𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀: 𝗔 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲

Development Economics is more than the study of economic growth; it is a discipline that seeks to improve people's quality of life through sustainable development, poverty reduction, employment generation, and social inclusion.

Bangladesh has achieved remarkable progress over the past few decades in poverty reduction, women's empowerment, digital transformation, and infrastructure development. However, our country still faces major challenges such as inflation, youth unemployment, income inequality, environmental vulnerability, and the need for greater investment in human capital.

We learn to address these challenges through various online and offline academic activities, including seminars, workshops, and quizzes. One such seminar, "Debating Budget & Beyond," was held on 25 June 2026 at IDEB Bhaban and was organized by the Bangladesh Economic Association (BEA). The seminar featured Mr. Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury (Ministry of Finance and Planning) and Mr. Abdul Awal Mintoo (Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change) as the chief guests. They discussed Bangladesh's current economic challenges and potential policy solutions.

The seminar also brought together distinguished academics, economists, and intellectuals who shared their insights on inclusive development, fiscal policy and the national budget, the macroeconomic outlook, gender-responsive budgeting, education and the labour market, industrial strategy, and other key development issues. Seminars like "Debating Budget & Beyond" encourage meaningful discussions on the country's economic priorities and inspire young economists to contribute to shaping Bangladesh's future.

As students of Development Economics, we are not only learning theoretical concepts but also preparing ourselves to contribute to evidence-based policymaking and sustainable national development. Such experiences enable us to critically analyze budgetary decisions and understand how they can promote economic growth that benefits every segment of society. Through research, critical thinking, and informed debate, we can help formulate policies that foster inclusive growth, economic resilience, and social justice. Together, through sound economic policies and constructive public dialogue, we can contribute to building a prosperous, equitable, and sustainable Bangladesh.

21/07/2026

The Dhaka School of Economics (DScE) is pleased to announce the results of the undergraduate admission test for the session 2025–2026.

Applicants who appeared in the admission test are requested to download the Official Result from the link provided below.

Official Result (Merit List & Waiting List): [First comment link]