Summary
The Cumilla University (Bengali: কুমিল্লা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) is a public university located at Kotbari, Cumilla, Bangladesh.[1] The university was constructed on 244.19 acres of land at Shalban Vihara, Moynamoti.[2] Cumilla University is affiliated by University Grants Commission, Bangladesh.
কুমিল্লা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় | |
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| Motto | শিক্ষাই শক্তি |
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Motto in English | Education is power |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 2006 |
| Chancellor | President Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Vice-Chancellor | Professor Dr. A. F. M. Abdul Moyeen |
Academic staff | 120 |
Administrative staff | 24 (First Class Officer) |
| Students | 7055 (According to CoU official website) |
| Location | , 3506 , Bangladesh |
| Campus | Rural, 244.19 acres (50 acres in Salmanpur & 194.19 acres in Rajarkhola) Kotbari, Cumilla |
| Language | English & Bengali |
| Affiliations | University Grants Commission |
| Website | cou |
Golam Mowlah is the founder vice-chancellor of Cumilla University who served until he was removed on 30 July 2008. Zulfikar Ali, a professor of mathematics, was given the charge as acting vice-chancellor.[3] The next vice-chancellor of Cumilla University, A.K.M. Zehadul Karim declared his resignation on 7 October 2009.[4] Amir Hossen Khan, a professor of Physics department of Jahangirnagar University, was appointed as Vice-Chancellor on 22 November 2009.[5] After expiration of the duration of Amir Hossen Khan then Dr. Ali Ashraf, a professor of Economics department and Ex-President of Chittagong University Teachers Association has been appointed as the 5th Vice-Chancellor of Cumilla University. He joined the university on 3 December 201.[clarification needed] Professor Dr. Emran Kabir Chowdhury on January 31, 2018 joined as the 6th Vice Chancellor of Cumilla University.[6]
It started with 7 functional departments. Now there are a total of 19 departments Under 6 faculties including Information & Communication Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Pharmacy, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, Mathematics, Finance and Banking, Accounting & Information Systems, Marketing, Management Studies, Mass Communication & Journalism, Law, Economics, Public Administration, Archeology, Anthropology, Bengali, and English.
Administration edit
- Chancellor: Mr. Mohammed Shahabuddin (Hon’ble President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh)
- Vice-Chancellor: Professor Dr. A. F. M. Abdul Moyeen
- Pro-Vice Chancellor: Professor Dr. Mohammad Humayun Kabir
- Treasurer: Professor Dr. Md. Asaduzzaman
- Registrar: Professor Dr. Md Abu Taher
Vice Chancellors of the University Since 2006 edit
- Golam Mowlah (26 July 2006 – 30 July 2008)
- M. Zulfikar Ali (31 July 2008 – 19 Oct 2008)
- A. H. M. Zehadul Karim (20 Oct 2008 – 22 Nov 2009)
- Md. Amir Hossen Khan (23 Nov 2009 – 22 Nov 2013)
- Md. All Ashraf ( 3 Dec 2013 – 2 Dec 2017)
- Emran Kabir Chowdhury (31 Jan 2018 – 30 Jan 2022)[7]
- A. F. M. Abdul Moyeen (31 Jan 2022 – Present)[8]
At a glance edit
| Total Area | 244.19 Acres |
| Inauguration | 8 February 2006 |
| Establishment | 28 May 2006 |
| Classes Start | 28 May 2007 |
| Inaugural Departments |
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| Faculties | 6 |
| Current Departments | 19 |
| Faculty of Science |
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| Faculty of Social Sciences |
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| Faculty of Arts and Humanities |
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| Faculty of Business Studies |
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| Faculty of Engineering | |
| Faculty of Law |
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| Total students | 7055 |
| Faculty members | 272 |
| Officers | 92 |
| Staff | 185 |
History edit
The executive committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved a project for the establishment of twelve science and technology universities in the country during 2001 and one of these was planned to be established in Cumilla. But instead, the government granted a general university and its charter in Cumilla on 8 May 2006, as the 26th public university under which the university is being operated.
The university formally started its journey on 28 May 2007, through an orientation program for the 2006–07 academic year with 300 students and 15 teachers enrolled in 7 departments under 4 faculties:
- Department of Mathematics under the Faculty of Science,
- Department of English under the Faculty of Arts & Humanities,
- Department of Economics and Public Administration under the Faculty of Social Science,
- Three departments (Accounting & Information Systems, Management, Marketing) under the School of Business.
The Department of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) was introduced in the 2008–09 session. The Department of Bangla, Department of Anthropology and the Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) was introduced in the 2009–2010 session. Three new departments (Physics, Chemistry and Statistics) have been opened in the academic session 2010–2011. From the academic session 2013–14 three more department (Finance and Banking, Pharmacy and Archeology) have been introduced. Cumilla University has more than four thousand students in different batches, 120 teachers and 100 staffs devoted to conducting teaching and research.
Academics edit
Faculties and departments edit
The university's 19 departments are organised into 6 faculties.
| Faculty | Department | Seat |
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| Faculty of Engineering | Computer Science and Engineering | 50 |
| Information and Communication Technology | 50 | |
| Faculty of Science | Mathematics | 60 |
| Physics | 50 | |
| Chemistry | 50 | |
| Statistics | 50 | |
| Pharmacy | 40 | |
| Faculty of Arts Law | Law | 50 |
| Faculty of Arts & Humanities | Bangla | 60 |
| English | 60 | |
| Faculty of Social Science | Economics | 60 |
| Mass Communication and Journalism | 50 | |
| Public Administration | 60 | |
| Archaeology | 50 | |
| Anthropology | 60 | |
| Faculty of Business | Management Studies | 60 |
| Marketing | 60 | |
| Accounting and Information Systems | 60 | |
| Finance and Banking | 60 |
Academic buildings edit
There are four academic buildings (One is under process) in Cumilla University Campus:
- Academic Building 1 (North) (Faculty of Business Studies)
- Academic Building 2 (South) (Faculty of Social Science, Arts)
- Academic Building 3 (Faculty of Science)
- Academic Building 4 (Faculty of Law and Engineering)
Residential student halls edit
There are five residential halls. Two for female and three for male students (one female hall is under process).
- Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Hall
- Kazi Nazrul Islam Hall
- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibor Rahman Hall
- Nawab Faizunnesa Choudhurani Hall (Female)
- Sheikh Hasina Hall (Female)
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Cumilla University". University Grants Commission. Archived from the original on 16 November 2017. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
- ^ "Foundation stone of Cumilla University laid".
- ^ "Cumilla Univ vice-chancellor removed". New Age. 31 July 2008. Archived from the original on 15 September 2009.
- ^ সংঘর্ষের পর কুমিল্লা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় বন্ধ, পদত্যাগের ঘোষণা উপাচার্যের [Cumilla University clashes, resignation of vice-chancellor]. bdnews24.com (in Bengali). 8 October 2009. Archived from the original on 11 October 2009. Retrieved 10 October 2009.
- ^ আমির হোসেন খান কুমিল্লা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের নতুন উপাচার্য [Amir Hossain Khan, the new vice-chancellor of Cumilla University]. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 22 November 2009. Archived from the original on 26 November 2009. Retrieved 24 October 2009.
- ^ "Professor Dr. Emran Kabir Chowdhury, New-Cumilla-University-Vice-Chancellor-takes-office". Daily Sun. 31 January 2018.
- ^ Correspondent, Our; Comilla (31 January 2018). "Prof Amran Cumilla University VC". The Daily Star. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
- ^ Report, Star Digital (16 January 2022). "Prof Abdul Moyeen appointed Cumilla University VC". The Daily Star. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
External links edit
- Official Website
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