866.55 Cr

Approved M-DUET Project

3+ New Depts

Biomedical, AI, Electronics

50+

Companies in Job Fair

486 QS Asia

2026 Rising Rank

🏆 Major Landmarks & Development Initiatives

M-DUET Project Approval
17 Sep 2025

Modernization with Strengthening of Research Laboratories and Required Infrastructural Development of DUET, Gazipur. Approved by ECNEC on 17 September 2025.

Budget/Value: 866 Crore 55 Lac 52 Thousand Taka
UGC HEAT Project – Carbon Capture
27 Aug 2025

Carbon Capture from Exhaust Gas for Sustainable Industrial Effluent Treatment Process.

Budget/Value: 6 Crore Taka
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UGC HEAT Project – Fire Safety Framework
27 Aug 2025

Development of Fire Safety Assessment Framework for RMG Industry focusing on combustible raw materials.

Budget/Value: 6 Crore Taka
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UGC HEAT Project – AI-driven Tools in Higher Edu
27 Aug 2025

A Laboratory Experiment on Artificial Intelligence-driven Tools in Higher Education: Paradigm Transformation.

Budget/Value: 1 Crore Taka
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BEPRC Tidal Energy Project
19 Jan 2026

Sustainable Electricity Generation from Tidal Lagoons in Coastal Bangladesh: Climate-Resilient Infrastructure.

Budget/Value: 3 Crore 80 Lac Taka
IAB Accreditation – Architecture
10 May 2025

Department of Architecture receives accreditation from the Institute of Architects of Bangladesh (IAB).

Budget/Value: Accreditation milestone
UGC DUET Research Boost
2025

Increased project funding and recognition of best researchers among faculty members.

Job Fair & Recruitment 2025
16 Jan 2025

More than 50 companies from home and abroad participated in the DUET job fair.

International Conferences
Ongoing

Conferences by Civil, EEE, Mechanical & Science faculty. Regular seminars & workshops.

Alumni Associations Formed
2025

Alumni association launched in Arch, Civil, IPE, Textile. Reunions by EEE & ME.

MoU with BIM (Bangladesh)
28 Aug 2025

Signed with Bangladesh Institute of Management on 28 August 2025.

MoU with Selcuk University, Turkiye
9 Oct 2025

International academic collaboration with Selcuk University, Konya.

MoU with PPNS Indonesia
15 Jan 2026

Collaboration with POLITEKNIK PERKAPALAN NEGERI SURABAYA.

MoU with Betopia Limited
5 Feb 2026

Industry-academia linkage with Betopia Limited, Bangladesh.

QS Asia Rankings 2025
2025

DUET ranked #461-470 in QS Asia University Rankings 2025.

Asian University Rankings 2026
2026

Ranked #486 in Asian University Rankings 2026.

New Male Hall Opening
22 Jan 2025

New students' hall for 350 male students inaugurated at second campus.

New Gate & Campus Connectivity
2025

Gate near Kazi Nazrul Islam Hall for easy pathway between two campuses.

Psychologist at DUET Medical
2025

First-ever psychologist appointed for mental health services of students, teachers, staff.

New Departments (Biomedical Eng, Electronics & Comm, AI & Data Eng)
2025-2026

Three new departments under Faculty of EEE initiated.

Institute of Textile Technology & Management (ITTM)
2026

New institute initiated under Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.

AI & Education Policy Lab
2025

New laboratory started through UGC HEAT project under Dept of Humanities.

PG Programs in Humanities
2025

First time postgraduate programs in Dept. of Humanities and Social Sciences.

M.Sc in Architecture & Built Environment
2025

New postgraduate program launched in Department of Architecture.

Land Expansion Project
2025

Official letter sent to ministries for land expansion with sufficient progress.

Recruitment in Armed Forces
Ongoing

Official note for recruiting DUET graduates in Army, Navy, Air Force.

Digital Systems Transformation
2025-2026

Clearance system, D-Nothi, e-learning, journal, payroll, turnitin, vehicle requisition digitized.

Online UG/PG Admission System
2025

Robust online admission & registration for UG and PG programs.

Merit-based Seat Allotment
2025

Peaceful & education-friendly environment: residential hall seats based on merit.

Club Activities Expansion
2025

ASHRAE DUET Branch, Automobile Society & global competition achievements.

Academic Schedule Adherence
Ongoing

Academic activities completed directly with stakeholders cooperation.

Extra-Curricular & Games
2025

Year-round official games & extra-curricular recognition.

Dean's Award Money Increased
2025

From BDT 2,000 to BDT 5,000 per awardee – student motivation.

Thesis Money Increase
2025

UG: 8k→12k | M.Engg 50k→80k | M.Sc 80k→1 lac | PhD 1 lac→1.5 lac Taka.

TA/RA/PhD Fellowship Hike
2025

TA/RA 8k→12k, PhD Fellowship 15k→35k Taka each.

PhD Program Launched at Energy Institute
2025

PhD program has been launched at the Energy Institute of DUET. This is a groundbreaking initiative for advanced research and development of skilled human resources in the energy sector.

BAETE Governing Board Membership
2025

Professor Dr. Mohammad Zoynal Abedin, Vice-Chancellor of DUET joined as Board Member for program accreditation in Bangladesh.

BPERB Membership
2025

Professor Dr. Mohammad Zoynal Abedin joins board for developing engineering profession & registering PEng.

UGC HEAT CoE Membership
2025

Professor Dr. Mohammad Zoynal Abedin as Member of Committee of Expert for overall supervision of UGC HEAT Project.

Govt Engineering College Reform Committee
2025

Professor Dr. Mohammad Zoynal Abedin, Vice-Chancellor of DUET selected as core member to resolve crisis of 4 Engineering Colleges (MoE).

Keynote Speech – Hangzhou Dianzi University
2025

Professor Dr. Mohammad Zoynal Abedin delivered keynote at International Conference, China.

Delegation Visit to China
2025

Official government delegation with Ministries & UGC.

Good Governance & Transparency
Ongoing

Fair, accountable, corruption-free resource management & recruitment transparency.

Faculty Engagement in Govt Projects
2025

DUET faculty rendering expert contributions to national projects.

UGC Major Projects
2025

DUET engaged in apartment project, digital library & UGC Chairman Residence building.

GCC Master Plan Contribution
2024

Professor Dr. Mohammad Zoynal Abedin involved in 'Preparation of Urban Development Plan of GCC Area'.

President of AUB (Oct-Dec 2024)
Oct-Dec 2024

Professor Dr. Mohammad Zoynal Abedin served as President of Association of Universities of Bangladesh (Public VC Association).

✔ 47 distinct achievements covering mega projects, international accreditations, student welfare, financial hikes, global MoUs, digital governance & national recognition.
Administration Period: 21 Oct 2024 – to date