Monsoon Forces Postponement of Dhaka University Examinations

The persistent and severe monsoon downpours wreaking havoc across Bangladesh have forced Dhaka University to cancel all scheduled internal examinations for tomorrow, Monday 13 July 2026.

The decision was formally announced late on Sunday evening, 12 July, via an official press release issued by the office of the University’s Controller of Examinations. According to the administrative notice, the suspension is a direct response to the safety risks and logistical gridlock posed by the current adverse weather conditions affecting the capital and adjacent districts. Authorities specified that the postponement applies strictly to the university’s internal academic departments and institutes. Revised dates for the suspended examinations are to be coordinated and announced by the respective faculties and departments in due course, based on logistical assessments once the weather stabilises.

Crucially, the university administration clarified a key distinction for external students. While central campus activities face postponement, all examinations for Dhaka University’s affiliated and constituent colleges and external institutes will proceed exactly as originally timetabled. Candidates enrolled in these institutions are expected to attend their testing centres as normal.

This sudden academic disruption is part of a broader atmospheric emergency gripping the nation. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has repeatedly warned of an active monsoon low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, which continues to trigger heavy, unbroken rainfall across central and southeastern Bangladesh. In Dhaka, the deluge has caused widespread waterlogging across major transport arteries, bringing the capital’s civic infrastructure to a virtual standstill. Commuters, including university students and staff, have faced severe transportation hurdles due to water-filled streets, prolonged traffic congestion, and a sharp spike in transport fares.

For a massive institution like Dhaka University, where a significant portion of the student body commutes from various corners of the capital and suburban areas, holding central examinations under such conditions presents an immense safety risk. Commuting during these torrential bouts is not merely inconvenient; it is actively hazardous due to open construction sites, water-hidden potholes, and flash urban flooding.

By suspending internal evaluations, university administrators aim to prevent distress and ensure a fair testing environment for all students who would otherwise be disadvantaged by transport delays. Meanwhile, emergency rescue teams, city corporation workers, and law enforcement agencies across Dhaka remain on high alert as they struggle to clear waterlogged zones and maintain basic urban functionality amidst the relentless monsoon system.