University of Brahmanbaria
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ব্রাহ্মণবাড়িয়া বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় | |
| Motto | Education to change the society |
|---|---|
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 2019 |
| Affiliation | University Grants Commission of Bangladesh |
| Chancellor | President of Bangladesh |
| Vice-Chancellor | Professor Fahima Khatun (Acting) |
| Address | 1020/15, Bypass Road, Datiara , , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Nickname | UB |
| Website | uob |
University of Brahmanbaria (Brahmanbaria University) is a reputed private university in Bangladesh. It was founded by Awami League politician and member of parliament R. A. M. Obaidul Muktadir Chowdhury.[1]
History
[edit]University of Brahmanbaria was established in 2020 by R. A. M. Obaidul Muktadir Chowdhury, member of parliament for Brahmanbaria-3.[2] The university was approved by the Bangladesh Ministry of Education on 6 March 2019 and by the Bangladesh University Grants Commission on 10 June 2019. It is the first university of the district located in Brahmanbaria district.[3]
In March 2021, the registrar of University of Brahmanbaria filed a case over a rampage by Hefajat-e Islam Bangladesh in Brahmanbaria over visit by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi.[4][5] The Business Post reported 92 percent of the seats were vacant at the university.[6] The Daily Sun reported that the university spent no money on research.[7]
Justice Md Mozibur Rahman Miah and Justice Kazi Md Ejarul Haque Akondo of the High Court Division ruled the lease of wetland to the University of Brahmanbaria illegal in November 2022.[8]
In April 2024, the University Grants Commission recommended against admission to the university as it did not have a vice-chancellor.[9][10]
VC list
[edit]The following persons served as Vice-Chancellors of Brahmanbaria University:
- Prof. Fahima Khatun (Acting) (1 January 2020 - 31 October 2021)
- Farooq Ahmed Ullah Khan (1 November 2021 – 28 February 2023)[11]
- Prof. Fahima Khatun (Acting) (1 March 2023 - Present)
Academic programs
[edit]The University of Brahmanbaria is offering the following courses across undergraduate and graduate levels. Undergraduate programs include B.Sc. Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering, B.Sc. Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Bachelor of Business Administration, B.A. in English, B.S.S. in Sociology, and Bachelor of Laws. Graduate programs include Master of Business Administration, and MA in English.[12]
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Private universities gripped by politics". Prothom Alo. 2019-04-29. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Private Universities: 16 more in the offing". The Daily Star. 2017-01-13. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "ব্রাহ্মণবাড়িয়া বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের যাত্রা শুরু হচ্ছে". Manabzamin.
- ^ "7 cases filed so far over Hefajat mayhem in Brahmanbaria". The Daily Star. 2021-03-30. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Over 8,000 accused in seven cases over Hefazat mayhem in Brahmanbaria". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "A critical look at the status of private universities in Bangladesh". businesspostbd.com. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Many universities neglect research: 35 varsities spend no money". Daily Sun. 6 January 2022. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
- ^ "Move to lease B'baria wetland illegal: HC". The Daily Star. 2022-11-24. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "UGC advises admission seekers to avoid 30 pvt univs". New Age (Bangladesh). 4 April 2024. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
- ^ "UGC warns students against admission to 30 private universities". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "ব্রাহ্মণবাড়িয়া বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের উপাচার্য হলেন ড. ফারুক আহমেদ". www.jagonews24.com.
- ^ "Programs offering". University of Brahmanbaria. Retrieved 2024-12-09.