Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah Hall
Residential hall of Dhaka University
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Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah Hall is one of the three founding residential halls of the University of Dhaka, located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Established in 1921 as Dacca Hall,[1] it was renamed as Shahidullah Hall for the famous linguist Muhammad Shahidullah following his death in 1969 and as Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah Hall in 2017.[2][3]
Former namesDacca Hall
Shahidullah Hall
Shahidullah Hall
EtymologyMuhammad Shahidullah, linguist
StatusIn use
TypeQuadrangle
| Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah Hall | |
|---|---|
Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah Hall | |
  Location within Bangladesh | |
| Former names | Dacca Hall Shahidullah Hall |
| Etymology | Muhammad Shahidullah, linguist |
| General information | |
| Status | In use |
| Type | Quadrangle |
| Location | University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Coordinates | 23.725807°N 90.401591°E |
| Opened | 1921 |
| Owner | University of Dhaka |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 5 |
Shahidullah is buried within the grounds.[4]
Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah Hall, three-storied main building at the west side of the pond
Grave of Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah near the hall
Entry gate of Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah Hall
