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Dhaka University (DU) has waived tuition fees for students who were injured during the July-August 2024 student-led movement and the July Mass Uprising.
The university has also announced a month-long programme to mark the second anniversary of the historic uprising.
The information was disclosed in a press release issued by the university’s Public Relations Office on Monday (July 20).
According to the statement, the decision to waive tuition fees was approved at the university’s Syndicate meeting held on June 22, 2026, following a recommendation from the Finance Committee.
The meeting was chaired by Vice-Chancellor Prof ABM Obaidul Islam.
To commemorate the second anniversary of the July Mass Uprising, the university has planned a series of month-long events.
In addition to the central programme, individual residential halls, faculties, departments and institutes will organise their own activities.
The programmes will include the publication of commemorative compilations, seminars, memorial discussions, essay competitions, experience-sharing sessions, cultural events and debate competitions focusing on the July uprising.
Several residential halls will also hold special events. Haji Muhammad Mohsin Hall will publish a commemorative volume titled “July Smritikathan” (July Memoirs), while other halls—including Shamsunnahar Hall, Dr Muhammad Shahidullah Hall, Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall, Rokeya Hall, Muktijoddha Ziaur Rahman Hall, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall, Bangladesh-Kuwait Maitree Hall, Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall, Amar Ekushey Hall, Bijoy Ekattor Hall, Nawab Faizunnesa Chowdhurani Female Dormitory and Dr Qudrat-i-Khuda Hostel—will organise discussions, memorial events and cultural programmes throughout July and August.
