Dhaka City College
 Arcade in front of college entrance gates | |
Other name | City College |
|---|---|
Former names | Dhaka Night College |
| Motto | Build The Nation |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1957 |
Parent institution | National University (Bangladesh) |
Academic affiliation | Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Dhaka |
| Chairman | Syed Modasser Ali |
| Principal | Md. Anwar Hossain |
| Vice Principal | Bedar Uddin Ahmed |
Academic staff | 200 |
| Students | 5,000 (approx.) |
| Address | House #88, Road #2, Dhanmondi , , , 1205 , 23°44′24″N 90°22′58″E / 23.7399°N 90.3827°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Language | English, Bengali |
| Education system | |
| Colours | Black, gray and cardinal red |
| Website | www |
Dhaka City College is one of the oldest colleges in the country of Bangladesh. It is located at Dhanmondi, Qudrat-i-Khuda road, in the capital city of Dhaka. It offers graduate and post-graduate degree programs as well as high-school level HSC.[1] The college is affiliated with the National University of Bangladesh.
Prof. Md. Anwar Hossain has been the college principal since 2019[update]. As of the third quarter of 2017,[update] the chief of the college's governing body is Prof. Dr. Syed Modasser Ali, an alumnus of the college.[2]
History
The college was established in 1957, during the Pakistani ruling period, with the patronage of local educators and social workers. Classes were held at the West End High School and afterwards at Dhaka College. In 1970, college activities were moved to their own premises in Road 2 of the Dhanmondi residential area.[3] Prior to this, it was known as "Dhaka Night College."
Khan Bahadur Abdur Rahman and Ataur Rahman Khan, both former prime ministers of Bangladesh, contributed significantly to the college's establishment.[4] Khaney Alom Khan, former chairman of the college's governing body, arranged financial assistance for the development of the academic buildings while he was the divisional commissioner of Dhaka Division.
Notable alumni
- Agun, singer-songwriter and Bachsas Awards winning actor.
- Bassbaba Sumon, vocalist, bassist, and founding member of Bangladeshi rock band Aurthohin.
- Mahiya Mahi, an actress in the Bangladeshi film industry.
- Maria Nur Rowshon, television presenter, radio personality, and winner of Babisas Award for modelling.
- Nishat Majumdar, first Bangladeshi female to scale Mount Everest.
- Prito Reza, photographer, motivational speaker, and celebrity radio personality.
- Sayeed Khokon, politician and mayor of Dhaka.
- Shahriar Alam, state deputy-minister of foreign affairs, The People's Republic of Bangladesh.
- Syed Modasser Ali, renowned ophthalmic surgeon and executive board member of World Health Organisation (WHO).
See also
References
- ^ DU Correspondent (July 25, 2009). "Nine out of top 10 colleges from city | A list with highest GPA holders". The Daily Star. Bangladesh. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Dhaka City College | Message of the Chairman". Dhaka City College Official Website. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Star Online Report (December 28, 2018). "PM Hasina to cast vote at Dhaka City College". The Daily Star. Bangladesh. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "WELCOME TO THE DHAKA CITY COLLEGE DHAKA | ABOUT DCC". Dhaka City College Blog. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
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