The Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (Bengali: বেগম রোকেয়া বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়, রংপুর) (abbreviated as BRUR), formerly Rangpur University,[2] is a public research university in Rangpur, Bangladesh. Founded in 2008, it is the only generally categorized university in Rangpur Division and the second public university in the region. It was named after the feminist writer and social worker Begum Rokeya.
বেগম রোকেয়া বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়, রংপুর | |
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Former names | Rangpur University |
|---|---|
| Motto | জ্ঞানই শক্তি |
Motto in English | Knowledge is Power |
| Type | Public |
| Established | October 12, 2008 |
| Budget | ৳ 71.44 cr (2024-25)[1] |
| Chancellor | President Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Vice-Chancellor | Professor Dr. Md. Showkat Ali |
Academic staff | 203 (December 2015) |
Administrative staff | 623 (December 2015) |
| Students | 7,120 (December 2015) |
| Undergraduates | 4,834 (December 2015) |
| Postgraduates | 2,286 (December 2015) |
| Location | , Bangladesh 25°43′04″N 89°15′33″E / 25.7179°N 89.2592°E |
| Campus | Urban, 75 acres (30 ha), 75 Acres |
| Language | Bengali, English |
| Affiliations | University Grants Commission of Bangladesh |
| Website | brur |
Campus
editThe university is between Rangpur Cadet College and Carmichael College in Rangpur. It covers an area of 75 acres (30 ha). The university has constructed four academic buildings and started classes in August 2011 on the main campus. Currently, the university has 22 departments and almost 7,000 students. It contains three student halls (two male and one female). There is a library and a cafeteria on the campus.
History
editSince 1947, a university in this region has been a long-cherished dream. Popular demand for a kind of university that can reach out to a large number of students desiring higher education in this vast region has always been intensely felt but has never been fulfilled. In 2001, the then Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, laid the foundations of Rangpur University of Science and Technology. However, later on, the establishment was canceled.
It was not until August 2007 when Fakhruddin Ahmed, chief advisor of the Caretaker Government, agreed in principle to establish a full-fledged university in Rangpur.[3] Fakhruddin Ahmad, in a historic cabinet meeting held in Rangpur on 2 February 2008, decided to establish a university in Rangpur. The Rangpur University Ordinance was approved by the cabinet on 15 June 2008.[4] M. Lutfar Rahman was appointed the first vice-chancellor on 20 October 2008. Two days later Hossain Zillur Rahman, the then education and commerce advisor to the Caretaker Government formally inaugurated the university.
Administration
edit- Vice-Chancellor (VC): Professor Dr. Md. Showkat Ali[5]
- Pro Vice-Chancellor: Professor Dr. Sarifa Salowa Dina[6]
- Treasurer: Professor Dr. Mojib Uddin Ahmed[7]
Administrative officers
edit- Registrar: Engr. Md. Alamgir Chowdhury
- Assistant Registrar: Md. Khairul Islam
- Proctor: Dr. Md. Ferdous Rahman[8]
- Provosts:
- Komolesh Chandra Sarkar, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall
- Shafiqur Rahman, Sohid Mukhtar Elahi Hall[9]
Academics
editUndergraduate programs
edit- BSc (Engineering)
- BSc (Hons.)
- B.A. (Hons.)
- B.B.A. (Hons.)
- B.S.S. (Hons.)
Graduate programs
edit- MSc (Engineering)
- MSc
- M.A.
- M.B.A.
- M.S.S.
Post Graduate programs
edit- MPhil (MPhil leading to PhD)
- PhD
Other programs
edit- M.B.A. (Evening)
Faculties and departments
editBRUR has 22 departments under six faculties.
| Faculty | Department |
|---|---|
| Faculty of Arts | Bangla |
| English | |
| History and Archaeology | |
| Faculty of Social Science | Economics |
| Sociology | |
| Political Science | |
| Gender and Development Studies | |
| Mass Communication and Journalism | |
| Public Administration | |
| Faculty of Business Studies | Accounting and Information Systems |
| Management Studies | |
| Marketing | |
| Finance and Banking | |
| Management Information Systems | |
| Faculty of Science | Mathematics |
| Statistics | |
| Physics | |
| Chemistry | |
| Faculty of Engineering & Technology | Computer Science and Engineering |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | |
| Faculty of Life and Earth Sciences | Geography and Environmental Science |
| Disaster Management |
Admission
editBRUR enrolls undergraduate students. Students who want to get admitted need to pass and compete on the merit list in the admission test which is highly competitive. Admission tests are arranged by the university under the authority of the admission council for all faculties.
Statistics based on academic year 2014–15 admission:
- Total applicants: 90,402[10]
- Total seats available: 1,258
- Average applicant-to-seat ratio: 72:1.
- Acceptance rate: 1.39%
Central Library and Information Center
editThe Central Library and Information Center (CLIC) of Begum Rokeya University was established on 12 October 2008 to support the instructional and research programs of the university. The vice-chancellor opened all activities of CLIC on 19 November 2009.
Initially, CLIC started functioning at the temporary campus of the university (Teachers' Training College, Rangpur). It was shifted to the permanent campus on 19 March 2011. This library and information center has large reading rooms with huge resources such as books, journals, periodicals, etc. The director is Porimol Chandra Barman.[11]
Institute
editDr. Wazed Research and Training Institute. MPhil & PhD degrees are offered at this institute. The institute is one of the few institutes exclusively designed for MPhil and PhD programs in the country. It also offers an MPhil leading to a PhD.
Political organisations
edit- Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir
- Bangladesh Chatra League
- Jatiyo Chatra Somaj
- Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Chatra Dal
- Student Union
- Somajtantrik Chatro Front
Residential halls
editFor male students
edit- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall
- Sohid Mukhtar Elahi Hall
For female students
edit- Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall
- Sheikh Hasina Hall (under construction)
Infrastructure
editMonuments
edit- Liberation Monument
- Sohid Minar
Academic
edit- Four academic buildings
- Central Library
- Dr. Wazed Research and Training Institute (DWRTI)
Administration
edit- Administrative Building
Facilities
edit- In-campus medical facilities
- Own bus transportation service
- Central Library with Computer lab & seminar libraries in departments
- Cafeteria
- Central Mosque
- Cyber Center
List of vice-chancellors
edit| Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| M. Lutfar Rahman | 20 October 2008[4] | 7 May 2009 |
| Mohammad Abdul Jalil Miah | 7 May 2009[12] | 5 May 2013 |
| A. K. M. Nurun Nabi | 6 May 2013[13] | 5 May 2017 |
| Nazmul Ahsan Kalimullah | 1 June 2017[14] | 9 June 2021 |
| Md. Hasibur Rashid | 9 June 2021[15] | 10 August 2024[16] |
See also
edit- University of Dhaka
- Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
- Jahangirnagar University
- University of Chittagong
- Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX)
- Islamic University, Bangladesh
- Islamic University of Technology (IUT)
- List of universities in Bangladesh
- List of Islamic educational institutions
References
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- ^ "Begum Rokeya University begins academic activities". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Archived from the original on 1 October 2011. Retrieved 15 May 2012.
- ^ "Rangpur University Launched". Star Campus. The Daily Star. 15 April 2009.
- ^ a b "New Rangpur University gets VC". bdnews24.com. 20 October 2008.
- ^ "Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur - Vision and Mission". brur.ac.bd. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ "Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur - Vision and Mission". brur.ac.bd. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ "Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur - Vision and Mission". brur.ac.bd. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ "Atiur Rahman made acting proctor of BRUR". GEEBD Education Daily. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019.
- ^ বেরোবির মুখতার ইলাহী হলে নতুন প্রভোস্ট-সহকারি প্রভোস্টের যোগদান. ournewsbd.net (in Bengali). 7 August 2017.
- ^ "Lekhapora BD" বেগম রোকেয়া বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের ভর্তি পরীক্ষার কেন্দ্রের নাম ও ঠিকানা. Lekha Pora (in Bengali). 3 May 2015.
- ^ বেরোবি প্রশাসনের ১২ পদে নতুন মুখ [New face in 12 posts of Berobi administration]. Jago News 24 (in Bengali).
- ^ "Prof Jalil made Begum Rokeya University VC". The Daily Star. 10 May 2009. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
- ^ "Nurun Nabi new VC of Rokeya Univ". bdnews24.com. 6 May 2013.
- ^ বেগম রোকেয়া বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের ভাইস চ্যান্সেলর নিয়োগ আদেশ. moedu.portal.gov.bd. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
- ^ "Professor Hasibur Rashid appointed Begum Rokeya University VC". The Daily Star. 9 June 2021.
- ^ "2 more pub univ VCs resign". New Age. 10 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.