The International Hostel was established in 1966. In memory of Sir Philip Joseph Hartog (1864–1947), the first Vice-Chancellor of the University of Dhaka, the Hostel was renamed Sir P.J. Hartog International Hall in 2001. Professor Dr. M. A. Kawser, from the Department of History, is the current Provost of the Hall. Currently, 117 foreign students, 49 early-career teachers, and 3 officers reside here. The Hall has nine guest rooms to accommodate visiting researchers and scholars. The Hall observes several national...

Provost, Sir P.J. Hartog International Hall

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Sir P. J. Hartog International Hall, a vibrant residential community dedicated to supporting the academic, cultural, and social life of our foreign students at the University of Dhaka. Since its establishment in 1966 as the International Hostel, and later renamed in...