Despite its legacy as the “Oxford of the East,” Dhaka University is facing a serious decline in academic quality, research output, and teacher-student engagement. Political interference, unmeritocratic faculty recruitment, and administrative neglect have weakened its core functions. While infrastructure projects have expanded, efforts to improve education and research remain minimal. Experts argue that without prioritizing teacher training, updated curricula, and research integrity, sustainable development is impossible. Dhaka University’s future depends on restoring academic excellence over politicized development.