Jahangirnagar University
| Logo | |
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1970 |
| Chancellor | Iajuddin Ahmed |
| Vice-Chancellor | Khandaker Mustahidur Rahman |
| Location | , |
| Website | [1] |
Jahangirnagar University (Bengali: জাহাঙ্গীরনগর বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) is a public university of Bangladesh. It is the one and only residential university in the country.[citation needed] The university was established in 1970 by the Jahangirnagar Muslim University Ordinance, 1970 (later amended as Jahangirnagar University Act, 1973), During the two preceding years, it operated as a project.[citation needed] Its first Vice-Chancellor took up office on September 24, 1970. The first group of students, a total of 150, was enrolled in four departments: Economics, Geography, Mathematics and Statistics. Its formal inauguration was delayed until January 12, 1971, when the university was formally launched by S. M. Ahsan, the then-Chancellor.
The university was formally launched on 12 January 1970. Academic year spans from 1st July to 30th June. In 2001, the university had a total of 4,985 students, 347 teachers, 157 officers and 1,100 other employees.
Location and campus
The university stands on the west side of the Asian Highway, popularly known as the Dhaka-Aricha Road, and is only 32 kilometers away from the capital. Spread over a land area of 697.56 acres (2.8 km²), the campus lies between the Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre (BPATC) and the Savar Cantonment, on the north of which is the National Monument (Jatiyo Smriti Soudho). The topography of the land, with its gentle rise and plains, is soothing to the eye. The bodies of water sprawling around the campus make an excellent habitat for the winter birds that flock there every year by the thousands, making bird-watching a favorite pastime for many visitors, students and staff. Jahangirnagar is the only residential university of Bangladesh. The beauty of this university campus attracts tourists. The university is completely residential, every student has an accommodation in one of the dormitories of the university.
Departments
There are 26 academic departments under these faculties as listed below.
Arts Faculty
- Department of Bangla
- Department of English
- Department of History
- Department of Philosophy
- Department of Archaeology
- Department of Drama and Dramatics
- Department of International Relations
Biological Science Faculty
- Department of Botany
- Department of Zoology
- Department of Pharmacy
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Department of Microbiology
Mathematical and Physical Science Faculty
- Department of Physics
- Department of Statistics
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Geological Science
- Department of Environmental Science
- Department of Computer Science & Engineering
Social Science Faculty
- Department of Economics
- Department of Anthropology
- Department of Government and Politics
- Department of Business Administration
- Department of Geography and Environment
- Department of Urban and Regional Planning
- Department of Public Administration
Moreover, there are two institutes for specialized Research and Training
Institutes:
- Computer and Information Technology Institute
- Institute of Remote Sensing
Halls
Male Halls
- Al Beruni Hall
- Mir Mosharrof Hall
- A. F. M Kamaluddin Hall
- S. S. B Hall
- Moulana Vasani Hall
- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall
Female Halls
- Nobab Foijunnesha Hall
- Fajilatunnesha Hall
- Jahanara Imam Hall
- Pritilota Hall
- Begum Khaleda Zia Hall
Other establishments
The Central Library of the university is located between the main academic buildings and the dormitories. The library has a collection of over 95,000 titles.
The university has a gymnasium, swimming pool, and a central cafeteria. The university has its own medical centre. Adequate bus services between the campus and Dhaka city are also provided. There is also an amphitheatre and a Teacher-Students Centre (TSC) in the campus.