Queens University (Bangladesh)
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 Seal of the Queens University |
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| Motto | To Build up Future Career |
| Established | 1996 |
| Type | Private University, Coeducational |
| Chancellor | President Zillur Rahman |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Dr. Abdul Khalek |
| Location | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Yellow and White |
| Nickname | QU |
| Affiliations | University Grants Commission, Bangladesh, IAU |
| Website | www.queensuniversity.edu.bd |
Queens University or QU (Bengali: কুইন্স বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) is a private university in the Bangladesh. The university was established in 1996[1] under the Private University Act 1992.[2] The founder and chairperson is Dr. Hamida Banu Shova. All of its campuses are in Banani and Uttara, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The university offers undergraduate and graduate education in several subjects.
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[edit] Faculty
QU will organize its academic programs into different faculties. Each faculty consists of several disciplines which are basically interdisciplinary in character.
- Undergraduate courses
- B.Sc in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
- B.Sc in Textile Engineering (Proposed)
- B.Sc in in Environmental Science and Management (Proposed)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Bachelor of Laws: LL.B (Hons)
- BA (Hons) in International Relations and Development
- BA (Hons) in English
- BA (Hons) in Bengali (Proposed)
- BA (Hons) in Political Science (Proposed)
- BA (Hons) in Folklore (Proposed)
- BA (Hons) in Sociology (Proposed)
- Post-graduate courses
- Master of English (Preliminary and Final)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA-Regular)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA-Executive)
- Master of Laws: LL.M
[edit] Library
The QU library has a good collection of resources in Business, Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Economics, Law, Environmental Studies, English Language and Literature, History, Culture, Psychology, Religion, Sociology, Mathematics, Statistics, Architecture, etc.
[edit] Extracurricular activities
The university has an arrangement of extra curricular activities for its students. Such as sports and games, software fair, seminars and cultural activities.
[edit] Accreditation
The academic programs of the university are recognized by many national and international educational institutions and professional bodies such as BCS (Bangladesh Computer Society) and Bangladesh Bar Council.
[edit] Cocurricular activities
- Business club
- English club
- Computer club
- Law club
- Programming club
- Cultural club
- Sports club
- Debating club
[edit] Controversy
It was one of the 11 universities that went operational without University Grants Commission (UGC) approval which was made a necessity under the Private University Act (1992) in Bangladesh.[3] It also was one of the 27 private universities in Bangladesh running without a Vice-Chancellor.[4] It introduced new academic courses without UGC approval along with a number of other private universities.[5] It was one of the eight universities the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh recommended for shutting down due to poor quality of academic standards.[6] The university was served with show-cause notice by judicial authorities asking why it would not be closed down.[7] In 2004, Queens University was one of the eight universities the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh recommended for shutting down due to poor quality of academic standards.[8]
In 2007, University Grants Commission of Bangladesh decided for not shutting down the Queens University and processing to give a clearance for reopen again their academic activities and other activities properly.[9] In 2008, Queens University again published their circular for admission and successfully running their all academic activities and other activities operating by obtaining a stay order from the court.[10]
[edit] Footnotes
- ^ Universities in Bangladesh (in order of date of establishment) published by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh
- ^ Private University Act, 1992
- ^ Khan, Siddiqur Rahman (2005-01-18). "11 pvt univs offer 50 courses without UGC approval". New Age. http://www.newagebd.com/2005/feb/18/met.html. Retrieved 2006-12-16.
- ^ Varsity Correspondent (2004-08-16). "27 private varsities running without Vice-Chancellors". The Bangladesh Observer. http://www.bangladeshobserveronline.com/new/2004/08/16/front.htm. Retrieved 2006-12-16.
- ^ Staff Correspondent (2004-06-02). "Private universities continue to hoodwink UGC". Weekly Holiday. http://www.weeklyholiday.net/2006/020606/met.html. Retrieved 2006-12-16.[dead link]
- ^ Ali, Tawfique (2004-10-19). "40-45 varsities way behind prerequisites". The Daily Star. http://www.thedailystar.net/2004/10/19/d4101901011.htm. Retrieved 2007-03-17.
- ^ Khan, Siddiqur Rahman (2005-03-01). "Ministry serves notice on six private universities". New Age. http://www.newagebd.com/2005/mar/01/met.html. Retrieved 2007-03-17.
- ^ Ali, Tawfique (2004-10-19). "40-45 varsities way behind prerequisites". The Daily Star. http://www.thedailystar.net/2004/10/19/d4101901011.htm. Retrieved 2007-03-17.
- ^ Naewaj, Sabbir (2007-12-28). "The five Private University processing to reopen Again" (in Bangla). The Daily Shamokal. http://www.shamokal.com/archive.details.php?nd=2007-12-28&nid=83560.
- ^ "Admission Circular for Queens University". UGC website. http://ugc.gov.bd/university/?action=private.
[edit] External links
- Official Queens University Web Site
- UGC: List of Universities
- UNESCO: List of Bangladesh universities
