Dhaka University Model United Nations Association (DUMUNA) has been in operation since 2011, as the first ever model UN organization of Bangladesh that promotes the development of inter-personal skills through model UN practices.
Dhaka University Model United Nations Association (DUMUNA) is the first university-based Model United Nations (MUN) club in Bangladesh. DUMUNA was established with a vision of enhancing the skillset of the students of University of Dhaka. The signature event of DUMUNA, Dhaka University National Model United Nations (DUNMUN) is one of the most prestigious conferences in South-East Asia. In addition, we focus on equipping the youth with leadership, diplomacy, and public speaking skills with various other events. DUMUNA has already established itself as a pioneer among the youth-based associations.
Dhaka University National Model United Nations (DUNMUN) is the signature event of DUMUNA that takes place at our university campus, usually at the end of every year. The three to four days conference has already set a benchmark in Bangladesh and also in South-East Asia. More than 500 students from around the world participate in it to enhance their leadership and diplomatic skills by debating, discussing, negotiating and developing solutions to the agendas of different committees. From 2012, we’ve been successfully and proudly hosting DUNMUN and aspire to do so in the future as well.
Every year, we arrange a two-day intra MUN- ‘Diplomatic Conclave’ in Dhaka University premises. This particular event is arranged for the students of Dhaka University only. By participating, they not only understand the procedures and structure of an MUN but also develop diplomatic and leadership skills, get ideas of international politics through solving given agendas. After two days of brainstorming, an award ceremony and a formal closure take place.
Every year, we send our delegation team to numerous national and international conferences from where delegates return with impeccable achievements, knowledge and learnings. Before sending delegations, delegates are trained and taught different perspectives of agendas and several mock sessions are organized to make them more confident.
DUMUNA works for the intellectual and creative development of Dhaka University students under the perception of United Nations assemblies. So, every year we arrange multiple workshops for the general members to develop their skills on public speaking, negotiations, analytical abilities, in-depth researches, presentations, communication skills, teamwork skills and many more and many of these workshops are open for all. When workshop ends, there are assessments and mock sessions so that the participants can apply their learnings.
Throughout the year and especially after recruiting new members, we arrange multiple mock MUN sessions for educating our new members about MUN and its strategies practically by providing them a real MUN environment. It helps our members to get used to with MUN sessions and to alleviate their hesitations and nervousness.
“Skill Surge” is a cutting-edge program organized by Dhaka University Model United Nations (DUMUN) designed to empower its members with essential skills crucial for success in the rapidly evolving job sectors of the 21st century. This immersive program offers participants a unique opportunity to enhance their skill set and stay ahead in the competitive professional landscape. Skill Surge provides a dynamic learning environment where participants are exposed to a diverse range of essential skills demanded by today’s job market. Through interactive classes and hands-on training sessions, participants gain valuable insights into key competencies required to thrive in various industries.
We organize Study Circle for our members regularly to give them an opportunity to sharpen their knowledge on global affairs and events that are taking place in the world right now. The study circles are conducted by our senior members who possess a vast knowledge about international affairs. These particular sessions help our members to excel in their MUN career and to develop their general knowledge as well.
For the first time in the history of MUN, in 2020, we organized an online MUN workshop which is known as Fundamentals of MUN. The workshop was organized for those MUN enthusiasts who want to learn and develop their MUN skills to excel in their MUN career. It was a five days long workshop focusing on different topics of MUN and with an evaluation test. All individuals who obtained minimum marks in the evaluation test received a certificate. In these five days, participants learned about the history of MUN, different MUN strategies, strategies to do well in MUN and many more.
