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Department of World Religions and Culture

About Department of World Religions and Culture

The Department of Comparative Religion was established on December 1, 1999, with Dr.Kazi Nurul Islam as the Founding Chair. Although religions of the world teach love and preach sympathy for others, the world today is torn by conflicts, enmity, and religious hatred. In this predicament, a peaceful world is impossible unless people belonging to different faiths understand each other better. This can be and should be done through knowledge, dialogue and demonstration of the fact that love, compassion, selflessness and inner truthfulness have ultimately higher power than hatred, enmity, and self-interest. This prompted Dr. Islam to establish the Department of this kind. Immediately after the establishment of the Department, the ...

Message from Chairman

Dr. Md. Abu Sayem

Academic Programs

B.A (Hons) in World Religions and Culture

M.A in World Religions and Culture

MPhil in World Religions and Culture

PhD in World Religions and Culture

Latest News

September 29, 2025

Role of Islam in Formation of Civilization

Special International Seminar on “Role of Islam in Formation of ...

September 16, 2025

Teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Building an Egalitarian Society

Special Seminar on the Teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Held ...

September 3, 2025

“Islam and Muslim Women’s Everyday Peace: A Desert Vision for the Bangladesh Delta”

On 2 September 2025, the University of Dhaka hosted an ...

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Recent and Upcoming Events

25 Aug, 2025

July Revolution: Spirit of Religious Harmony and Way Forward

Dear Sir/Madam, Assalamu Alikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh. You are cordially invited to attend a Special Seminar on ÒJuly Revolution: Spirit of Religious Harmony and Way ForwardÓ jointly organized by the Centre ...

09 Jul, 2025

Special Seminar: The Evolving Geopolitical Landscape in the Middle East: Continuity & Change in Global Power Relations

A special seminar titled “The Evolving Geopolitical Landscape in the Middle East: Continuity & Change in Global Power Relations” was held on 9 July 2025 at the University of Dhaka. ...

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