Department of Geology     
MoU Signed Between Bangladesh Petroleum Institute (BPI) and the Department of Geology, University of Dhaka
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About Department of Geology

Department of Geology started its journey on 23 April 1949 under the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Dhaka. Since its establishment in 1949, this department has been the prime centre of excellence for teaching and research in various fields of Geology. Starting with a 2-year B.Sc. pass degree programme in 1949-50, the department subsequently introduced 2- Year M.Sc. in Geology programme in 1957-58, 3-Year B.Sc. Honours in Geology programme in 1967-68, 1-Year MSc in Geology in 1970-71, 4-Year BS Honours in Geology programme in 1996-97, and 1-Year MS in Geology programme in 1999-00. Currently the Department, under the Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences, offers 4-Year BS Honours ...

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Message from Chairman

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Dr Subrota Kumar Saha

Greetings from the Department of Geology, the oldest institution in Geological sciences education, training and research in Bangladesh.Since its inception in 1949, the department continued to grow through progressive changes in academic programs as well as building infrastructural and research facilities to become the center of excellence for teaching and research in the region. Knowledge of geology is pivotal for sustenance ...

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Academic Programs

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Bachelor of Science in Geology

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Master of Science in Geology

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MPhil in Geology

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PhD in Geology

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Latest News

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  • November 12, 2023

MoU Signed Between Bangladesh Petroleum Institute (BPI) and the Department of Geology, University of Dhaka

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  • January 6, 2022

MoU Signed Between Schlumberger and the Department of Geology

Schlumberger donated E&P software bundle to the Department of Geology ...

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Recent and Upcoming Events

07 Nov, 2023

THE TECTONIC FOOTPRINT - Tracking Orogenic Origins: Collaborative Research in the Himalayas

The Himalayas, youngest mountain chain formed by the collision of the Indian plate with the Eurasian plate, has piqued the interest of many young minds. Therefore, the Society of Petrolatum ...

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30 May, 2022

The annual Delta Conference 2022 held on 28th May 2022 at the Department of Geology, University of Dhaka

The Delta Study Centre (DSC) of University of Dhaka, hosted a one-day conference today at the Prof. M A Latif Auditorium of the Department of Geology, University of Dhaka. The ...

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Notable Alumni

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Ex-Chairman of Department of Geology, DU and VC of Bangladesh Open University

Professor Dr. Syed Humayun Akhter

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Former President, People’s Republic of Bangladesh (2002-2008)

Professor Dr. Iajuddin Ahmed (BSc Pass 1952)

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Former Director General, Geological Survey of Bangladesh and discoverer of a new mineral named Zaherite in 1977

M. A. Zaher (BSc Pass 1954)

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Former Director General, Geological Survey of Bangladesh and Chairman, Petrobangla

S. K. M. Abdullah (BSc Pass 1956)

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Former Director General, Geological Survey of Bangladesh and Chairman, Petrobangla

Dr. Mojibur Rahman Khan (BSc Pass 1957 & MSc 1959)

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Former Member, Bangladesh Public Service Commission

Jerina Zaman (BSc Pass 1957)

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Former Member (two terms), University Grants Commission of Bangladesh.

Professor Monirul Huq (MSc 1961)

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Liberation War Martyr

Md. Abdul Muktadir (Msc 1962)

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Former Secretary, Ministry of Land

Md. Lutfor Rahman Choudhury (MSc 1968)

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Former State Minister, Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources (1991-1996); Minister, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (2001-2006)

Professor Dr. Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain (MSc 1968)

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Freedom Fighter

Dr. Humayun Ashraf (MSc 1970)

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Freedom Fighter

Lt. Col. Md. Manowar Hossain Bir Bikrom (Rtd.) (MSc 1970)

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Freedom Fighter

Dr. Rais Uddin (MSc 1970)

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Liberation War Martyr

Abul Kashem (MSc 1970)

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Freedom Fighter

Md. Joynal Abedin (BSc Hons. 1970)

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Freedom Fighter

Md. Maqbul-E-Elahi (BSc Hons. 1971)

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Freedom Fighter

Khondokar Fazal Hasan (BSc Hons. 1973)

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Freedom Fighter

B. M. Wahiduzzaman Khan (BSc Hons. 1975)

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Freedom Fighter

O. H. Shamim Sher (BSc Hons. 1975)

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Freedom Fighter

Khondker Shahjahan (BSc Hons. 1977)

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Martyr in 1971 liberation war

Bardakanto Torofdar (BSc Hons. 3rd Batch)

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Former Ambassador

Imtiaz Ahmed (BSc Hons. 1980)

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Chairman, National Board of Revenue; former Senior Secretary, Energy and Mineral Resources Division, Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources

Abu Hena Md. Rahmatul Muneem (BSc Hons. 1981)

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Vice Chancellor, University of Dhaka

Professor Dr. A. S. M. Maksud Kamal (B.Sc. Hons. 1988)

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