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About the Department of Geology

Department of Geology started its journey on 23 April 1949 under the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Dhaka. Since its establishment in 1949, this department has been the prime centre of excellence for teaching and research in various fields of Geology. Starting with a 2-year B.Sc. pass degree programme in 1949-50, the department subsequently introduced 2- Year M.Sc. in Geology programme in 1957-58, 3-Year B.Sc. Honours in Geology programme in 1967-68, 1-Year MSc in Geology in 1970-71, 4-Year...

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Dr. Md. Bodruddoza Mia
Dr. Md. Bodruddoza Mia Chairman, Department of Geology

Welcome to the Department of Geology at the University of Dhaka—one of the oldest and most esteemed Earth science departments in Bangladesh. Our department stands at the intersection of tradition and innovation. With a proud legacy of academic excellence, field-based learning, and dedicated research, we prepare our students to meet the ...

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August 26, 2025

Dhaka University Geology Alumni Association (DUGAA) Holds Annual General Meeting 2025 and Elects New Executive Committee

The Dhaka University Geology Alumni Association (DUGAA) successfully held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 23 August 2025 at the Department of...

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Recent & Upcoming Events

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31Jul 2025
Past event

Seminar on the Impact of the July Revolution on Georesource Extraction, Development, and Management in Bangladesh

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Research News

Recent research highlights from the department
Research
March 17, 2021
Prothom Alo reported on a recent publication in the Nature Communications and Water Resources Research on new evidences of arsenic release from deeper clay aquitards in Araihazar study sites.
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January 7, 2021
National dailies covered a news on a published article entitled "Detection of Coral Reefs Degradation using Geospatial Techniques around Saint Martin’s Island, Bay of Bengal"

A study by two teachers and a student at the University of Dhaka has revealed this picture of St. Martin’s plight.

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Notable Alumni

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Professor Dr. Syed Humayun Akhter

Professor Dr. Syed Humayun Akhter

Ex-Chairman of Department of Geology, DU and VC of Bangladesh Open University

View profile Professor Dr. Iajuddin Ahmed (BSc Pass 1952)

Professor Dr. Iajuddin Ahmed (BSc Pass 1952)

Former President, People’s Republic of Bangladesh (2002-2008)

View profile M. A. Zaher (BSc Pass 1954)

M. A. Zaher (BSc Pass 1954)

Former Director General, Geological Survey of Bangladesh and discoverer of a new mineral named Zaherite in 1977

View profile S. K. M. Abdullah (BSc Pass 1956)

S. K. M. Abdullah (BSc Pass 1956)

Former Director General, Geological Survey of Bangladesh and Chairman, Petrobangla

View profile Dr. Mojibur Rahman Khan (BSc Pass 1957 & MSc 1959)

Dr. Mojibur Rahman Khan (BSc Pass 1957 & MSc 1959)

Former Director General, Geological Survey of Bangladesh and Chairman, Petrobangla

View profile Jerina Zaman (BSc Pass 1957)

Jerina Zaman (BSc Pass 1957)

Former Member, Bangladesh Public Service Commission

View profile Professor Monirul Huq (MSc 1961)

Professor Monirul Huq (MSc 1961)

Former Member (two terms), University Grants Commission of Bangladesh.

View profile Md. Abdul Muktadir (Msc 1962)

Md. Abdul Muktadir (Msc 1962)

Liberation War Martyr

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At a glance

Department of Geology in numbers

28 Faculty members
285 Students
118 Female students