Shaping Future Leaders

1. Workshops on Sustainable Groundwater Development

• Workshop on “The Bengal Water Machine and Sustainable Groundwater Development” (May 2023):

  Organized by the Department of Geology, this workshop provided in-depth discussions on sustainable groundwater practices.

• Content Focus:
  • Explored strategies to harness the natural recharge mechanism of Bangladesh’s groundwater.
  • Introduced techniques to balance groundwater extraction with sustainable development.
• Learning Outcome: Enhanced the knowledge of students and faculty about Bangladesh’s unique water ecosystem and its role in addressing water scarcity.
• Reference: Workshop on Sustainable Groundwater Development

2. Interdepartmental Training on Water Quality

• Organized by the Faculty of Science, these sessions introduced students to modern water purification and monitoring technologies.
  • Objective: Train students to implement real-time water quality assessment methods.
  • Impact: Ensured students could apply their academic knowledge to community-level sanitation and water quality challenges.
  • Reference: Water Quality Monitoring Systems

3. Hydration Support Infrastructure in Learning Areas

• DU installed Reverse Osmosis (RO) water purification units across classrooms, libraries, and dormitories.
  • Outcome: Safe drinking water availability enhanced the learning experience and student health.
  • Reference: University of Dhaka Hydration Support

Innovative Solutions for Tomorrow

1. Groundwater Recharge and Sustainable Practices

• Conducted by the Department of Geology and the Department of Soil, Water, and Environment:
  • Focus: Long-term sustainability of groundwater resources in urban environments.
  • Achievements:
    • Developed models to enhance the efficiency of natural groundwater recharge.
    • Published findings influencing national water policy on sustainable resource management.
  • Reference: Soil, Water, and Environment Research

2. Advanced Wastewater Treatment Technologies

• Led by the Department of Chemistry:
• Studied the role of nanoparticles in water purification systems.
• Developed innovative wastewater recycling systems for sustainable urban living.
• Impact: Research findings contributed to cleaner water supplies across Dhaka and inspired private-sector collaborations.
• Reference: Collaboration with Dhaka WASA

Sustainable Campus and Practices

1. Centralized Water Management System

• DU maintains a centralized system to manage water pipelines, ensuring:
  • Daily maintenance and contamination-free water.
  • Collaboration with Dhaka WASA to improve efficiency and reduce resource wastage.
  • Reference: Dhaka WASA Collaboration

2. Enhanced Sanitation Infrastructure

• Renovated outdated washrooms, kitchen facilities, and common areas:
  • Initiatives: Increased sanitation manpower and partnered with the Dhaka city corporation.
  • Impact: Improved hygiene conditions for over 40,000 students, faculty, and staff on campus.
  • Reference: DU Sanitation Initiative

Empowering Communities for Change

1. Community Workshops on Water Quality

• Workshop on “Implementation of Water Quality Monitoring System” (May 2024): Brought together students, local NGOs, and government representatives to discuss:
  • Advanced monitoring tools for assessing water pollution.
  • Community-driven solutions to minimize health risks from contaminated water.
  • Reference: Workshop on Water Quality Monitoring

2. Restricted Access for Sanitation Maintenance

• To preserve cleanliness, DU restricted unnecessary campus access, balancing:
  • Academic openness with environmental preservation.
  • Visitor policies with the operational harmony of campus spaces.
  • Reference: Campus Waste Management