Kabi Nazrul Government College

Coordinates: 23°42′35″N 90°24′48″E / 23.70972°N 90.41333°E / 23.70972; 90.41333
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Kabi Nazrul Government College
কবি নজরুল সরকারি কলেজ
Crest of Kabi Nazrul Government College
Address
Map
1 Municipality Street

Luxmibazer, Old Dhaka

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Bangladesh
Information
TypePublic School
Public College
Mottoজ্ঞানই আলো
Wisdom is light
Established1874; 150 years ago (1874)
FounderHaji Muhammad Mohsin
PrincipalAmina Begum
GenderMale, Female
Campus size1.2 hectares (3 acres)
Campus typeUrban
SportsFootball, cricket, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, hockey, badminton
Team nameKNGC Team
AffiliationsUniversity of Dhaka
AlumniKabi Nazrul Govt. College Association (KNGCA)
BoardDhaka Education Board
Websitekabinazrulcollege.gov.bd

Kabi Nazrul Government College (KNGC) is a governmental college located in Luxmibazar, Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.[1][2][3] It was formerly known as Govt. Kabi Nazrul College.

It offers higher secondary education (HSC). It has bachelor's degree and master's degree programmes as well; these divisions are affiliated with the University of Dhaka.[4] Its formar name was Mohasania Madrasa. The name of the institution have been changed four times, the current name is "Kabi Nazrul Govt. College."

History[edit]

In 1874, Mohasania Madrasah was established by a grant from the Mohsin Fund. It was built on the model of Calcutta Alia Madrasah (now Aliah University). The institute was later known as Dhaka Madrasah. In 1915, it became Dhaka High Madrasah. In 1916, the Anglo-Persian department became a separate school named Dhaka Government Muslim High School.[5]

After the establishment of University of Dhaka in 1921, the school was upgraded into a college and renamed to Islamia Intermediate College. In 1968, the college section was named Government College Dhaka in 1972, the college was given its current name.[5]

Academics[edit]

Kabi Nazrul Government College offers Higher Secondary Certificate, four year honours and one year master's courses in various majors.

Faculty of Science[edit]

  • Botany
  • Chemistry
  • Geography & Environment
  • Mathematics
  • Zoology
  • Physics

Faculty of Arts and Social Science[edit]

  • Arabic
  • Bengali
  • Economics
  • English
  • History
  • Islamic History and Culture
  • Islamic Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Physical Exercise
  • Political Science

Faculty of Business Studies[edit]

  • Finance and Banking
  • Accounting
  • Management
  • Marketing[6]

Library[edit]

It has a library facility for students. It is located on the 2nd floor of the 3rd building. This library has 40,000+ books and 2,000+ journals. Apart from that there's a newspaper corner where students can read Bengali and English daily newspapers. For studying in the library students have to issue a library card. They can also borrow books from the library to their home. The library is open daily from 8.30 a.m. till 3.30 p.m.

Medical service[edit]

For medical help there's a medical centre in the college. It's totally free of cost and open for the students.

Hall of residence[edit]

There's only one hall accommodated for boys. There's no hall for girls.

  • Shahid Shamsul Alam Hall

Canteen[edit]

Giving students food at a bare minimum cost the college has its own canteen. It is located in the middle of Shahid Minar and the Faculty of Science Building.

Landmarks[edit]

Notable alumni[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Voting at Kabi Nazrul College suspended". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
  2. ^ "Voting not well at all". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
  3. ^ "JnU, Kabi Nazrul College Chhatra League activists clash over extortion of money from students". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
  4. ^ দু’দিন বন্ধ থাকবে ঢাবি অধিভুক্ত সাত কলেজের ওয়েবসাইট. Barta24 (in Bengali). Retrieved 2022-06-09.
  5. ^ a b "About Us". kabinazrulcollege.gov.bd. 16 Jan 2019.
  6. ^ "Departments Menu". Kabi Nazrul Government College.
  7. ^ "Salma Khatun, the first female loco master in Bangladesh". The Independent. Dhaka. 4 November 2019.
  8. ^ Dulal, Mahmud (2014). পাকিস্তান জাতীয় দল বাঙালি খেলোয়াড় (transl. Bengali players in the Pakistan national team) (in Bengali). Bishhoshahitto Bhobon.

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