Department of History     
Program for Half-day Workshop on ‘AI and Future of Historical Research’ was held in the Department of History, University of Dhaka
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About the Department of History

The Department of History was one of the 12 founding departments of the University of Dhaka, beginning its historic journey on 1 July 1921 with 5 teachers and 7 students in the B.A. Honours program. The M.A. program was introduced in 1923 with 14 students. Today the number of teachers has reached 30, while that of students in Bachelors and Masters programs exceed 600. The course structure encompasses histories of ancient, medieval and modern eras in Asia, Europe, America, and Africa with special emphasis on Bengal and South Asia. Some courses are arranged thematically, e.g., Gender History, Ideas and Ideologies, War and Peace, Imperialism, Nationalism and Globalization, and International Law. ...

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Message from Chairman

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Dr. Ashfaque Hossain

Welcome to the Department of History. As one among the first 12 departments that the University of Dhaka began its journey with a century ago, on July 1, 1921, the history of the growth of this department is an integral part of the growth and development of the university itself. Initially opening with 5 teachers and 7 students, the department ...

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Academic Programs

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Bachelor of Arts in History

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Masters of Arts in History

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Master of Philosophy

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Doctor of Philosophy

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Latest News

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  • April 23, 2026

Program for Half-day Workshop on ‘AI and Future of Historical Research’ was held in the Department of History, University of Dhaka

A half-day workshop on 'Al and Future of Historical Research' ...

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  • April 12, 2026

Orientation Program for the 20th Batch of the Department of History (ইতিহাস বিভাগের ২০তম ব্যাচের ‘ওরিয়েন্টেশন প্রোগ্রাম’ অনুষ্ঠিত)

Orientation Program for the 20th Batch of the Department of ...

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  • April 3, 2026

Daylong Academic Retreat Held by History Department at JBFRH

The Department of History, University of Dhaka, successfully organized a ...

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Notable Alumni

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President of Bangladesh

Abdur Rahman Biswas

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President of bangladesh

Zillur Rahman

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Chief Advisor to the Care-taker Government

Justice Habibur Rahman

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Prime Minister

Mr. Kazi Jafar Ahmed

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Speaker

Barrister Zamirudin Shirker

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Chief Justice

Justice K M Hasan

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Chief Justice

Justice Ruhul Amin

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Chief Justice

Justice Tofazzal Islam

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Vice Chancellor (University of Dhaka)

Sir A F Rahman

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Vice Chancellor (University of Dhaka)

Professor R C Mojumder

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Vice Chancellor (Chittagong University)

Professor A R Mallick

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Vice Chancellor (Chittagong University)

Professor Abdul Karim

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Vice Chancellor (National University)

Professor Abdul Momin Chowdhury

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Vice Chancellor (National University)

Professor M. Mufakhraul Islam

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Vice Chancellor (National University), Chairman (UGC)

Professor Kazi Shahidullah

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Vice Chancellor (Ibais University)

Professor M. Delwar Hossain

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Acting President of Mujibnagar Government of Bangladesh

Syed Nazrul Islam

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