University of Dhaka Logo

About University of Dhaka

A heraldic, shield-shaped emblem divided into three panels by a horizontal band and a vertical line. The shield has a deep purple/indigo field with a gold outline; the top panel contains a stylized torch with a red and yellow flame radiating white rays. Above the torch is an arched line of Bengali script.

The lower half of the shield is split into two panels: the left shows a simplified lotus rising above wavy lines, the right contains an eye-shaped white-and-gold motif enclosing the Bengali letter "অ" in white on a purple background. A red ribbon with white Bengali text runs beneath the shield.

What's in it: torch with flame stylized lotus eye-shaped emblem containing Bengali letter 'অ' ribbon with Bengali script

Shapes: shield (quartered) arched wordmark banner/ribbon vertical and horizontal divider lines

Style: heraldic academic flat colors emblematic traditional

Text in logo: শিক্ষাই আলো; ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়

Visually evokes education and enlightenment (torch/flame), cultural identity (Bengali letter), and growth/purity (lotus).