History

Birth of a Private University : Darul Ihsan University

Darul Ihsan University is the first Private University in Bangladesh. Here have some events relating to the birth of Darul Ihsan University. It was some time in March 1958 Professor Dr. Sayed Ali Ashraf, The head of the Department of English of the Karachi University, suggested to promote and develop Private University in less developed countries, in a meeting held at Karachi University with renowned educationalists and professionals, local and foreign. Professor Ali Ashraf further stated that the Private University in less developed country would act as a tool for ultimate economic prosperity and political stability. The suggestions and ideas of promoting the developing of University in the Private sector were accepted unanimously by the renowned educationalists and professionals present in the meeting.

In 1975, Professor Dr. Syed Ali Ashraf, the then Dean and Head of the Department of English, King Abdul Aziz University, K.A.A.U., Jeddah in an informal discussion meeting held at K.A.A.U, Jeddah with foreign and local renowned educationalists and professionals of Saudia Arabia, disclosed firmly his desire to set up a Private University in Bangladesh. Prof. Ali Ashraf elaborated that the University should be able to blend the establish linkage between “Revealed” Knowledge and “Acquired Knowledge” to provide total education and knowledge to the people. The establishment of such Private University in Bangladesh was his faith and his decision was honest, firm and determined.

With that end in view Prof. Dr. Sayed Ali Ashraf formed as a Founder of the Darul Ihsan Trust in 1986. The aim and objective of the Darul Ihsan Trust is to established educational institution including University to provide meaningful linkage between, “Revealed Knowledge” and “Acquired Knowledge”.

The birth of Darul Ihsan University took place in 1989 at Savar Campus in presence of high foreign and local dignitaries. The first convocation was held at Savar on 13 March 1997 and Bachelor, Master and Doctorate degrees were conferred upon 442 students by the Chancellor, Darul Ihsan University and President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

It will thus reveal that the original idea of Professor Dr. Sayed Ali Ashraf to promote and developed University in the private sector crystallized and proved in reality by establishing the Darul Ihsan University by him as its Founder. The concept and objective of the University provide the students a religious base and guide to acquire higher knowledge in Human and Natural Science. They learn to protect the moral fiber of the nation from being eroded and thereby face the challenges of the world.

Collaborations:

The Syed Ali Ashraf Institute of Higher Islamic Learning works in close cooperation with the Al-Azhar University of Egypt. Similar Exchange Program between the Darul Ihsan University and the University Kebangsaan Malaysia is in the process.
In order to promote mutual understanding among the faculties and students of Darul Ihsan University and foreign universities, a number of collaborative academic programmes have been launched. The University signed and Exchange programme with the Tennessee State University (TSU), USA in March 1999.
The University of Hartfordshire of UK has also agreed to admit directly the BBA students of IBS to its 3rd year Honours programme on fulfillment of certain conditions.

administration

The following are the authorities of DIU:
(a) Darul Ihsan Trust
(b) Syndicate
(c) Academic Council
(d) Faculty/Board of Governors
(e) Finance Committee
(f) Planning & Development Committee
(g) Committees of Courses and Studies
(h) Selection Committee
(i) Board of Advanced Studies and;
(j) Disciplinary Board

doctorate degree from private university

darul ihsan is only one private university in bangladesh from which given phd and mfil degree. so it is the extra quality of this university

the pioneer of private university in Bangladesh

the pioneer of private university in Bangladesh is founder of darul ihsan university syed Ali ashraf who was the professor of Cambridge,oxford, harvard,king abdul Aziz , karashi, and Rajshahi University of Bangladesh.
Aims and  Objectives of the University:

1. To achieve a balanced individual and collective growth of the human being through an integrated process of modern education for the attainment of spiritual, moral and intellectual perfection and confidence throughout the life.
2. To help each individual  to grow up as a devoted selfless servant of Almighty Allah for the good causes of humanity and national development atlarge.

First private university

.Darul Ihsan University (DIU) is the first private university in Bangladesh established in 1989 by Darul Ihsan Trust (DIT). It obtained formal approval from the Government of Bangladesh in 1993 under the Private University Act 1992. The University, a brainchild of Late Professor Syed Ali Ashraf (Who was also its founder Vice-Chancellor), is a Unique Academic establishment, the only one of its kind in the country, modern in outlook but faith-based in philosophy.