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About the Department of Chemistry

The Faculty of Science of Dhaka University started its journey in 1921 in the Curzon Hall campus with three Departments, namely Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. The Chemistry Department, at present is situated in two locations, “Curzon Hall” and “Mukarram Hossain Khundkar Biggan Bhaban”. Professor Dr. Md. Qamrul Ehsan, is at present, Chairman since 01/02/2023. Teaching staff: There are 21 Professors, 07 Associate Professors, 04 Assistant Professors and 04 Lecturers in the Department. 9 teachers are on study leave for higher studies abroad. Among these teachers 29 are Ph. D. The Department regularly arrange “Khundkar Memorial Lecture” since 1981, instituted by the University of Dhaka, to honour the memory of Late Professor ...

Message from Chairman

Dr. Farida Begum

Welcome to the 100-years-old Department of Chemistry at the University of Dhaka. The faculty of science of this University started its journey in 1921 on the Curzon Hall campus with three Departments, among which the Department of Chemistry is one of them. Currently, this Department is situated in two locations, “Curzon Hall” and “Mukarram Hossain Khundkar Biggyan Bhaban”. Professor Dr. ...

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BS (Honors) in Chemistry

MS in Physical Chemistry

MS in Organic Chemistry

MS in Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry

MPhil in Physical Chemistry

MPhil in Organic Chemistry

MPhil in Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry

PhD in Physical Chemistry

PhD in Organic Chemistry

PhD in Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry

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August 8, 2026

‘জুলাই গণ-অভ্যুত্থান ২০২৪ ও তারুণ্যের বাংলাদেশ’ শীর্ষক আলোচনা সভা অনুষ্ঠিত

ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের রসায়ন বিভাগে গত ৪ আগস্ট ২০২৬ (মঙ্গলবার) ‘জুলাই গণ-অভ্যুত্থান ...

February 2, 2026

Preliminary Round of the 15th Bangladesh Chemistry Olympiad (BCO) 2026 successfully held on 31 January 2026

The Preliminary Round of the 15th Bangladesh Chemistry Olympiad (BCO) ...

August 2, 2025

"জুলাই গণ-অভ্যুত্থান স্মরণে" আলোচনা সভা অনুষ্ঠিত

অগ্নিঝরা জুলাই গণ-অভ্যুত্থানের ১ বছর পূর্তি উপলক্ষ্যে ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের রসায়ন বিভাগ আয়োজিত "জুলাই ...

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26 Nov, 2026

Prof. Md. Ali Nawab International Centenary Conference: Call for Participation

The Department of Chemistry, University of Dhaka, is pleased to announce the Prof. Md. Ali Nawab International Centenary Conference with the theme "Advances in Surface Chemistry & Colloidal Science" — organised in ...

31 Jan, 2026

Department of Chemistry, University of Dhaka to organize 15th Bangladesh Chemistry Olympiad 2026

Department of Chemistry, University of Dhaka is going to organize the 15th Bangladesh Chemistry Olympiad 2026, jointly with Bangladesh Chemical Society (BCS). Unlike the previous three events, Chemistry Olympiad this ...

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Published on: June 15, 2026

Notice for MS Admission Candidates for Session 2024-25

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