The University of Dhaka ensures democratic worker representation through multiple officially recognized employee bodies. These associations operate under the participatory governance principles of the University of Dhaka Order, 1973, and actively contribute to collective bargaining and institutional dialogue.

Recognized Worker Bodies at DU

• Dhaka University Teachers’ Association (DUTA)
• Officers’ Association
• Third-Grade Employees’ Association
• Third-Grade Technical Employees’ Association
• Fourth-Grade Workers’ Union

Roles and Participation

These representative bodies engage in:

• Consultative discussions with university administration
• Welfare and policy committees dealing with employee welfare, service conditions, and workplace issues
• Institutional meetings where collective feedback and proposals are presented
• Dialogue mechanisms that help resolve grievances and strengthen organizational harmony