urdu@du.ac.bd +880-2-9661920 Faculty of Arts, University of Dhaka
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Department of Urdu
University of Dhaka  |  Faculty of Arts  |  Est. 1921
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Est. 1921 · Faculty of Arts

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University of Dhaka

One of the oldest departments in the University of Dhaka, fostering excellence in Urdu language, literature, linguistics, and Iqbal studies since 1921.

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"Our department stands as a beacon of Urdu scholarship in South Asia. We are committed to nurturing the next generation of scholars who will carry forward this rich literary tradition."

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Dhaka University
Journal of Urdu
Volume 12 · 2026

Dhaka University Journal of Urdu

A peer-reviewed academic journal publishing original research in Urdu literature, linguistics, Iqbal studies, Sufi literature, and comparative literature.

Urdu Literature Linguistics Iqbal Studies Sufi Literature Comparative Literature
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شعبۂ اُردو
Department of Urdu, University of Dhaka

Faculty of Arts Building, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh.
Fostering excellence in Urdu language and literature since 1921.

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  • Faculty of Arts, Dhaka University, Dhaka-1000
  • +880-2-9661920 (Ext. XXX)
  • urdu@du.ac.bd
  • urdu.du.ac.bd
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