Bangladesh Mashoor-ul-Haque Memorial High School and College, commonly known as Bangladesh M.H.M. School, is a non-government institution operated by the Bangladesh Embassy in Qatar.[1] Being established in 1979, it is the largest Bangladeshi private school in Qatar, primarily catering to the large Bangladeshi expatriate population..
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The school was founded through the efforts of Late Brigadier Mohammed Mashoor-ul Haque, the first Bangladeshi ambassador to Qatar. He convened a meeting with fellow countrymen, leading to the formation of the Bangladesh Education Society (B.E.S). This society was entrusted with the responsibility of establishing the school.
Foundation Date:22 June 1979
Initial Setup: Opened under the flag of Bangladesh in a hired building.
Teaching Staff
As per the Annual Magazine 2024 published by the institute named "The Mirror 2024", the school had a total of 63 teachers teaching students from classes KG-1 to Grade-12.
Student body
As of 2024[update] the school had taught around 3000 to 4000 students, with a total of 1500 active students. It focuses in serving the Bangladeshi expatriates in Qatar with majority of its students being the children of Bangladeshi expatriates residing in Qatar.[2]
Transport
This school provides its own transport solution for the comfort of its students by maintaining a fleet of school buses. As of 2020[update] the school had over 35 buses, three of which were recently acquired.[2]
Division of School
The school is structured into four academic divisions:
Division
Grades
Elementary School
KG-1 to Grade 5
Middle School
Grade 6 to Grade 8
High School
Grade 9 & Grade 10
College
Grade 11 & Grade 12
High School & College Academic Streams
Students in High School (Grade 9-10) and College (Grade 11-12) are divided into two academic streams based on the NCTB Curriculum (Dhaka Board, Bangladesh):
Commerce Stream: Accounting, Business Entrepreneurship, Finance & Banking
General Subjects: Bengali, English
Curriculum
The school follows the Bangladesh Secondary and Higher Secondary Curriculum, under the affiliation of BISE, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Medium of Instruction: English (strictly followed on campus)
Academic Session: January – December
Session Divisions: Half-Yearly & Annual Term
Students Admission Process
Admission to the institute is conducted through an Admission Test, which takes place in the month of January.
Examinations
The institute conducts the following general exams:
Half Yearly Exam
Year Final Exam
Furthermore, regular class tests (CT) and monthly tests (MT) are conducted for student assessment
The following public exams are conducted under the NCTB, Dhaka, Bangladesh:
Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSC) for Grade 10
Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination (HSC) for Grade 12
School Uniform
Category
General Uniform
Thursday Uniform
Boys
- Navy blue pants, white shirt, blue tie with school emblem.
- White socks and black shoes.
- College students: Red tie with school emblem, coat or blazer.
- Institute-provided Thursday T-shirt.
- Navy blue trousers with school emblem. - White socks and white sneakers.
Girls
- Navy blue pinafore, white scarf, tie, white socks, black shoes.
- Older girls: Navy blue salwar-kameez. - Optional: Navy blue Burqa/Abaya with a headscarf.
- Cross-belts: White for college students, navy blue for school girls.
- White pinafore.
- House-colored scarf. - White socks and white sneakers/shoes.
Administration
The school operates under a Governing Body, with additional support from the Parents-Teacher Association (PTA).
Governing Body
Head: Chairman
Administrative Levels
Head of Institution: Director
Head of Academics: Principal
Heads of Schools:
Elementary School Coordinators
Middle School Coordinators
High School Coordinators
House System
The student body is divided into four houses, each represented by a unique color:
House Name
House Color
Padma House
Green
Meghna House
Maroon Red
Jamuna House
Blue
Korotoa House
Yellow
House Competitions & Leadership
Houses compete in various school events, including the Annual Sports Meet and Annual Cultural Competition.
Each house is led by:
A House Master (selected from the teaching faculty).
House Prefects (appointed from College-level students).
Student Leadership & Prefect System
To cultivate leadership and teamwork among students, the institute assigns prefect positions to College students, primarily from Grade XI. These student prefects play a crucial role in maintaining discipline and coordinating various school programs.
College-Level Prefects
Each year, the institute appoints four College Prefects:
College Prefect – Oversees overall student discipline and leadership.
College Cultural Prefect – Coordinates cultural programs and events.
College Sports Prefect – Manages inter-house and school-level sports activities.
College Scout Prefect – Leads scout activities and participation in national and international scouting events.
House-Level Prefects
Each of the four houses is assigned its own set of student leaders:
House Prefect – Ensures discipline and house coordination.
House Cultural Prefect – Organizes and promotes house cultural activities.
House Sports Prefect – Encourages participation in house sports competitions.
House Scout Prefect – Leads scouting activities within the house.
This structure helps foster responsibility, leadership, and teamwork among students while ensuring smooth execution of school programs and activities.
Extra Curriculum Activities
The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports meets, science fairs, and cultural competitions. The school’s sports team has a strong track record of participating in and winning inter-school sports competitions, including the School Sports Olympics.
The Scouts team actively takes part in national and international parades, scout camps, and the prestigious Scout Jamboree. The Math team competes in national and international math Olympiads, while the IT team develops real-world IT solutions. Additionally, the cultural team showcases its talents in various inter-school cultural programs.
Weekly Thursday Clubs:
Debate Club
English Language Club
Bengali Language Club
Arabic Language Club
Sports Club
Chess Club
Computer Club
Biology Club
Physics Club
Chemistry Club
Business / Entrepreneurship Club
Amenities
The school campus, spanning over 17,000 square meters, is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to support the holistic development of students.
Academic Facilities
The school boasts four well-equipped laboratories designed to foster hands-on learning and research:
Physics Lab
Chemistry Lab
Biology Lab
Computer Lab
Sports & Recreation
The campus features extensive sports facilities to encourage physical fitness and teamwork:
2 Volleyball Courts
2 Basketball Courts
1 Football Field
1 Cricket Ground
1 Long Jump / Shot Put Ring
1 Indoor Table Tennis Room
Library
The school library offers a vast collection of over 40,000 books, magazines, and articles, catering to diverse academic and literary interests.
Other Amenities
To enhance the overall student experience, the school provides various additional facilities:
Book Store
School Canteen
Prayer Room / Mosque (separate areas for male and female students)
Indoor Hall / Conference Room
Outdoor Cultural Stage with modern lighting & sound systems
Accounts Office
Human Resources (HR) Office
Festivities & Annual Events
The school celebrates a variety of cultural, national, and academic events, fostering a sense of community and tradition among students.
Annual Doa Mahfil – Held in remembrance of the late Founder, Brigadier Mashoorul Haque.
Annual Inter-House Sports Meet
Sports competitions between the four houses
Grand annual parade by house teams
Annual School Picnic – Excursions for Elementary, Middle School, High School, and College students.
21st February – International Mother Language Day
Annual Wall Magazine design and preparation by the four houses
Cultural program to commemorate the day
26th March – National & Independence Day (Bangladesh)
Special cultural performances to honor the occasion
Bangla New Year – Pahela Baishakh
Traditional fair and cultural program showcasing Bengali heritage
18th December – Qatar National Day
Active participation in parades and cultural events across Doha
16th December – Bangladesh Victory Day
Cultural program & inter-house sports competitions (Football & Volleyball)
Annual Science Fair & Arts & Craft Competition
Elementary: Arts & Craft Competition
Middle School, High School & College: Science Fair
And More....
Key developments
2005: The BISE Dhaka chairperson, Prof. Shaheda Obaed, declared that the school's managing committee setup was not in compliance with BISE regulations and recommended its abolition. The BISE also stated that no teacher could be dismissed without its approval, following controversy over the firing of two popular teachers.[3]
2006: The school underwent renovation to improve its infrastructure and facilities.[4]
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