The Department of Philosophy is one of the oldest and distinguished Departments of the University of Dhaka, the highest seat of learning in the country. It is one of the twelve departments with which the University started its journey 1st day of July, 1921 of academic programmes. From the very beginning, its main objective is to provide high quality teaching, research and support services. The Department has the responsibility for assuring quality education and training in philosophy through continuous assessment, and the generation and implementation of quality enhancement.