The university was named after Atish Dipankara Srijnana, the ancient Buddhist scholar.

Some of the practical classes are held at other private textile mills, factories and commercial laboratories.

At Bangladesh ICT Expo 2018, the university ranked sixth position out of ten.

Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited (DBBL) donated Tk 10 lakh to ADUST.

[19] On 14 May 2019 the university authority signed an agreement with Narail Express Foundation, which will allow at least twenty students every year to study for 100% free scholarships at the university for the students of Narail for more than next ten years.