The University of Dhaka offers free public access to a broad array of open and green spaces within its central Shahbagh campus, acting not only as an academic environment but also as a vital urban green corridor in Dhaka city. These spaces—ranging from tree-lined roads to expansive lawns and culturally significant open plazas—are accessible to students, staff, alumni and the wider public, providing vital civic and ecological amenities.https://www.thedailystar.net/lifestyle/news/dhaka-university-campus-green-the-urban-jungle-2120165

Key green and open-space features accessible to the public:

• The campus roads and pedestrian pathways in the Shahbagh, New Market, Motijheel and Old Dhaka directions form a continuous open network, enabling unimpeded public walking, recreation and cultural gathering.
• Iconic spaces such as Mall Chattar, the lawns surrounding the Faculty of Arts and the Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) compound are fully open, offering green lawns, shaded seating and informal civic “adda” zones.
• The open area around the Shaheed Minar, Three Leaders’ Tomb, Doel Chattar, SwoparjitoSwadhinata, VC Chattar, the sculpture zone near the Fine Arts Building and other campus landmarks are freely accessible for cultural, leisure and remembrance purposes.
• During major festivals (such as the Ekushey Book Fair, PahelaBaishakh, Convocation and University Day) large portions of the campus—including the central playground, TSC lawn, Senate Building forecourt and adjacent green spaces—are converted into public exhibit zones, open to all visitors.
• The University’s Master Plan highlights that approximately 79% of the campus area is intended to remain as open and green space, reinforcing the commitment to accessible, sustainable green infrastructure. https://www.observerbd.com/news/460949

By maintaining and opening these green and open-space settings for public access, the University of Dhaka serves as a living, accessible ecosystem within the heart of Dhaka city—supporting urban resilience, cultural inclusion and ecological well-being. These facilities embody the goals of SDG 11.2.4 by providing free access to open and green spaces.