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Jahangirnagar University
Logo
TypePublic, Coeducational
Established1970
ChancellorAbdul Hamid
Vice-ChancellorProfessor Dr. M Anwar Hossain
Pro-Vice-ChancellorProf. Dr. Mohammed Muniruzzaman (academic) & Professor Dr. Forhad Hossain (admin.)
Academic staff
672
Students10500
Location
Savar
,
Bangladesh
CampusRural, 697 acres (2.8 km²)
Websitewww.juniv.edu

Jahangirnagar University (Bengali: জাহাঙ্গীরনগর বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় Jahaŋgirnôgor Bishshobiddalôe) is a public university in Bangladesh, located in Savar Upazila, Dhaka.[1] It is the only one fully residential university in Bangladesh.[1]

The university was established in 1970 by the government of Pakistan by the Jahangirnagar Muslim University Ordinance, 1970. During the first two years, it operated as a project. Its first Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mafiz Uddin Ahmad (Ph.D in Chemistry, University of Illinois, Chicago) 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 launched by Rear Admiral S. M. Ahsan, the Chancellor.

After the independence of Bangladesh, the university was renamed as Jahangirnagar University by the Jahangirnagar University Act, 1973.

In 2010 the university had a total of 10,500 students, 672 teachers, 206 staffs and 1,200 other employees. Dr. M Anwar Hossain is the (18th may, 2012) Vice-Chancellor of the university.

History

Jahangirnagar University was formally launched on 12 January, 1970[2] under the Jahangirnagar Muslim University Ordinance, 1970[1] and this days is observed as University Day. At the time of starting, its name was Jahangirnagar Muslim University, and the initial plan was to operate this university as like as Aligarh Muslim University. But after the independence of Bangladesh, its name changed as Jahangirnagar University under the act of Jahangirnagar University Act' 1973.[2]

Location and campus

The university stands on the west side of the Asian Highway, popularly known as the Dhaka-Aricha Road, and is 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).

Academics

Faculties

There are 34 departments under six faculties:[3]

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Faculty of Biological Science

Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Science

Faculty of Social Science

Faculty of Business Studies

  • Department of Finance & Banking
  • Department of Marketing
  • Department of Accounting and Information Systems
  • Department of Management Studies

Faculty of Law

  • Department of Law & Justice

Institutes

There are four institutes for specialized research and training:

  • Institute of Business Administration, Jahangirnagar University(IBA-JU)
  • Institute of Information Technology[5]
  • Institute of Remote Sensing
  • Fine arts

Cultural organization

Jahangirnagar University is known as the Kingdom of Culture.[citation needed] There are many cultural and social organizations in this university like 1. Jahangirnagar Theater 2. Dhoni 3.Jahangirnagar University Debate Organization-JUDO 4.Jolshiri 5.Anandan 6.Jahangirnagar University Debating Society 7.Jahir Rayhan Chalachitra Sangshad

Accomodation

Halls/Dorms

Halls for male students

Halls for female students

Teachers and Officers/Staff Quarters

Campus Life

List of Vice Chancellors

1. Mafiz Uddin Ahmad
2. Syed Ali Ahsan[6]
3. A. F. M Kamal Uddin
4. Dr. Khandaker Mustahidur Rahman (March, 2004- March, 2008)
5. Dr. Shariff Enamul Kabir[7]
6. M. Anwar Hossain

Notable professors and alumni

Photos of Jahangirnagar University
  • Main entrance of Jahangirnagar University
    Main entrance of Jahangirnagar University.
  • Migratory birds at the Jahangirnagar University campus
    Migratory birds at the Jahangirnagar University campus.
  • The Sangsaptak is a sculpture at Jahangirnagar University commissioned to commemorate the martyrs of the Bangladesh Liberation War
    The Sangsaptak is a sculpture at Jahangirnagar University commissioned to commemorate the martyrs of the Bangladesh Liberation War.
  • The Shaheed Minar is a monument erected to commemorate the martyrs of Bengali Language Movement.
    The Shaheed Minar is a monument erected to commemorate the martyrs of Bengali Language Movement.
  • The Amar Ekushey is a sculpture commissioned to commemorate the martyrs of the Bengali Language Movement.
    The Amar Ekushey is a sculpture commissioned to commemorate the martyrs of the Bengali Language Movement.
  • Department of Physics
    Department of Physics.
  • Department of Chemistry
    Department of Chemistry.
  • Main corridor of Dept. of Urban & Regional Planning
    Main corridor of Dept. of Urban & Regional Planning.
  • Department of Urban & Regional Planning
    Department of Urban & Regional Planning.
  • Al-Beruni Hall, the oldest dormitory
    Al-Beruni Hall, the oldest dormitory.
  • Pritilata Hall, a back view
    Pritilata Hall, a back view.
  • The Moulana Bhasani Hall is a male student dormitory named after Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani
    The Moulana Bhasani Hall is a male student dormitory named after Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c S M Mahfuzur Rahman. "Jahangirnagar University". In Sirajul Islam (ed.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh. Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
  2. ^ a b "History of JU". Jahangirnagar University. Retrieved 24 September, 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  3. ^ "Faculties". Jahangirnagar University. Retrieved 24 September, 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  4. ^ Facebook.com
  5. ^ Juniv.edu
  6. ^ Mahmud Shah Qureshi. "Syed Ali Ahsan". Banglapedia. Retrieved 24 September, 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  7. ^ "Biography: Professor Dr. Shariff Enamul Kabir". Bangladesh Public Service Commission. Retrieved 24 September, 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
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