Dhaka International University
Dhaka International University (Bengali: ঢাকা ইন্টারন্যাশনাল ইউনিভার্সিটি) is a Private university in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The university was established on 7 April 1995 by the Private University Act 1992.[1]
ঢাকা ইন্টারন্যাশনাল ইউনিভার্সিটি | |
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Other name | DIU |
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| Motto | Knowledge is Power |
| Type | Private |
| Established | April 7, 1995 |
| Chancellor | Shahabuddin Chuppu, Honorable President of Bangladesh |
| Vice-Chancellor | Professor Dr. Saiful Islam |
Academic staff | 420 |
| Students | 7,396 |
| Location | , Bangladesh 23.7906°N 90.4079°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Green, Red |
| Affiliations | University Grants Commission (Bangladesh) Pharmacy Council of Bangladesh |
| Website | diu |
History
The initial planning began in 1994 but the university was established in 1995. In fact, DIU takes the initiative strongly for the creation of non-government universities and supports the initiative of the Government of Bangladesh. It is now operated as a government-approved university under the Non-Government University Acts of 1992 and 1998.
It is operated as a non-profitable institution and offers strict academic disciplines. The late A.B.M Mafizul Islam Patwari is recognized by the Government of Bangladesh as the founder of the university.
List of vice-chancellors
- Professor Dr. Saiful Islam ( present )
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
Departments
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EETE)
- Department of Civil Engineering
- Department of Business Administration
- Department of Law
- Department of Pharmacy
- Department of English
- Department of Sociology
- Department of Economics
- Department of Political Science
Laboratory Facilities
- The Faculty of Science and Engineering has got very excellent laboratory facilities.
- The Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) department has been enriched with superb laboratory facilities.
- The Pharmacy department has been enriched with modern laboratory facilities.
Research Cell
- Tobacco Control & Research Cell (TCRC): Tobacco Control & Research Cell is a research and advocacy cell of the university which is continuously working on anti-tobacco-related issues and promoting the values of the anti-tobacco movement.
- Social Business Academic Cell (SBAC): Social Business Academic Cell is a research center of the university which is continuously working on new social business ideas. Social business is a new type of business introduced by Nobel Peace Prize Winner Muhammad Yunus.
Hostel
DIU offers a well-decorated hostel with modern facilities. At present, there are seven boy hostels (Nikunja, Khilkhet, Satarkul, Badda) and two girl hostels (Green Road & Satarkul).