Established in 1921, the University of Dhaka has always been an integral part of the history of Bangladesh. In every critical juncture of the nation’s journey, be it the language movement of 1952, the mass uprising of 1969, the liberation war of 1971, the ‘90s anti-authoritarian movement or the recent July uprising of 2024, the University Community played a critical role in shaping the national aspiration and providing an intellectual foundation for nation-building. University of Dhaka, in this sense, is a unique academic institution, as in addition to preparing students for the future, it has always played a significant role in transforming national expectations into reality. It has, therefore, always remained a ‘public university’. The current university administration proudly embraces this public identity and invites new generation scholars to be part of future nation building endeavor. At University of Dhaka, we remain committed to provide cutting-edge academic and research training that would at one end, transform the university as a global intellectual powerhouse and on the other, contribute towards the ongoing nation building efforts.