Department of Zoology     
24th National Conference and AGM 2024, Zoological Society of Bangladesh
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About Department of Zoology

The Department of Zoology of the University of Dhaka is one of the first and oldest institutions in the field of basic sciences in the country located at the premises of Lord Curzon Hall campus. Since its inception in 1954, the department has been the best learning seat for zoology in the country and producing graduates of global competence. Currently, the department has 27 faculty members, 18 technicians and non-academic staffs. The faculty members of the department have received PhD and post doctoral training from reputed universities in developed countries like the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Canada, Japan and Norway, etc. At present each year, 100 ...

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Message from Chairman

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Dr. Shefali Begum

Welcome to the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Biological Sciences and the oldest department of its kind in Bangladesh. The department remains to dealing with the basic subjects providing the nation professionally qualified educators, researchers and administrators. The department attracts the top most students of Bangladesh to develop their skills for the nation building efforts. Students after completing their Bachelor ...

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Academic Programs

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BS (Honours) in Zoology

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MS

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MPhil

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PhD

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Latest News

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  • May 23, 2025

24th National Conference and AGM 2024, Zoological Society of Bangladesh

The theme of the event was Protecting Biodiversity from pollution: ...

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  • April 28, 2025

17th “Save The Frogs Day 2025” at Dhaka University

Department of Zoology hosts awareness event to highlight the importance ...

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  • March 10, 2025

France for Higher Education

This is Campus France Bangladesh and we are here t ...

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Recent and Upcoming Events

22 May, 2025

24th National Conference and AGM 2024, Zoological Society of Bangladesh

The theme of the event was Protecting Biodiversity from pollution: Bridging solutions for a healthier planet.

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24 Oct, 2024

Dengue in Megacities of Bangladesh

Zoological Society of Bangladesh and the Department of Zoology, University of Dhaka (DU) are going to arrange a scientific seminar on "Dengue in Megacities of Bangladesh".

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Notable Alumni

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Founder of Wildlife Biology branch. Advisor of Dhaka Zoo and National museum

Professor Md. Kazi Zaker Husain

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