Government Titumir College

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Government Titumir College
সরকারি তিতুমীর কলেজ
Government Titumir College Monogram.svg
Crest of Government Titumir College
Former names
Jinnah College
Motto
জ্ঞানই শক্তি
Motto in English
Knowledge is power
Type Public
Established7 May 1968;56 years ago (1968-05-07)
Chancellor President of Bangladesh
Principal Dr. Sadruddin Ahmed
Academic staff
225+
Administrative staff
250+
Students35000+
Location
Bir Uttam AK Khandakar Rd, Mohakhali
,
Dhaka
,
Bangladesh Flag of Bangladesh.svg

23°46′53″N90°24′15″E / 23.78139°N 90.40417°E / 23.78139; 90.40417
CampusUrban, 4.5 hectares (11 acres)
Website titumircollege.gov.bd

Government Titumir College (Bengali : সরকারি তিতুমীর কলেজ) is a public educational institution in Bangladesh. It is located on the A.K. Khandakar Road in the Mohakhali, Dhaka. [1] [2] [3] This college is named after Mir Nesar Ali Titumir, who was killed fighting against British colonial rule. It was affiliated with the University of Dhaka from February 2017 to January 2025. [4] [5]

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History

Old monogram of Government Titumir College Government Titumir College Monogram (Outdated).svg
Old monogram of Government Titumir College

This college was established on 7 May 1968, named Jinnah College at the time. In the turbulent days of Non Co-operation Movement on 3 March 1971, this college was named after Titumir. [6] This was done on the eve of the meeting of Maolana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani and Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Paltan Maidan. It was led by the important central member of Sarbadaliya Chhatra Sangram Parishad and student of this College Colonel Md. Abdus Salam (Rtd), Bir Pratik.

The college was affiliated with the University of Dhaka from 2017 to January 2025. [7] [8]

Affiliation

(7 May 1968 – 20 October 1992)- University of Dhaka

(21 October 1992 – 15 February 2017) - National University of Bangladesh

(16 February 2017 - 27 January 2025) - University of Dhaka [9]

Structure

As a government educational institution, it started as a degree (pass) college first. One of the important features of this college is to continue co-education in a generous and congenial environment.

Intermediate course was introduced in this college in 1970. This college was acknowledged by the Dhaka Education Board on 19 May 1971. On 31 May 1972, honours courses were introduced in Bangla and chemistry department under the University of Dhaka. M.A. (part-1) was started in this college in English, political science, botany, zoology and maths subjects on 28 January 1995. Currently it provides honours and master's courses on Bangla, English, economics, political science, philosophy, sociology, social work, history, Islamic history & culture, Islamic studies, physics, chemistry, botany, zoology, maths, accounting, management, marketing and finance & banking. Moreover, it provides non-credit optional ICT subject for master's students.

Faculties

Faculty of Arts & Social Science

Faculty of Science

Faculty of Business Studies

Notable alumni

Controversies

  1. Blockade and Public Disruption: On 18 November 2024, students of Government Titumir College organized a blockade at the Mohakhali level crossing and nearby roads, demanding the institution be upgraded to a university. [13] The protest caused severe traffic congestion in Dhaka, forcing commuters to abandon vehicles and walk to their destinations. [14] Rail communication between Dhaka and other parts of the country was also suspended during the demonstration. [15] [16]
  2. Attack on Train: During the blockade on 18 November 2024, students allegedly attacked the intercity train Upakul Express and Parabat Express by throwing bricks and stones, shattering windows and injuring several passengers. Many children were also injured during the attack. [17] [18] The incident disrupted train schedules and delayed other services, such as the Mohanganj Express and the Banalata Express, which were stuck due to the protest. The Dhaka Control Room of Bangladesh Railway reported that two more intercity trains were stranded in the Mohakhali area due to the protest. [19] [20] These trains were the Agnibina Express, bound for Tarakandi of Jamalpur District, and the Bonolota Express, coming from Chapainawabganj to Dhaka. [21]

References

  1. ↑ "Rampage near Titumir College in Dhaka". The Daily Star. 6 July 2015.
  2. ↑ Chowdhury, Md Masum; English, Dept of; College, Govt Titumir (12 October 2012). "Classroom crisis at Govt. Titumir College". The Daily Star.
  3. ↑ "Titumir College students block road for footbridge". The Daily Star. 16 March 2008.
  4. ↑ "7 colleges to be separated from DU". Prothom Alo . 27 January 2025. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  5. ↑ "DU affiliated seven college" . Retrieved 6 June 2022.
  6. ↑ "Jagannath College". Banglapedia. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  7. ↑ "DU, 7 colleges part ways at last". The Daily Star. 28 January 2025.
  8. ↑ "DU at last moves to fix its 7 affiliated colleges". The Business Standard . 28 August 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  9. ↑ "7 colleges to be separated from DU". Prothom Alo . 27 January 2025. Archived from the original on 28 January 2025.
  10. ↑ "Condolences pour in for AL lawmaker Akabbar Hossain". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha . 16 November 2021.
  11. ↑ চাররঙা হাসান মাসুদ. দেশ রূপান্তর (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  12. ↑ "Rezaul for preventing degradation of social values". New Age. Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. 29 December 2019.
  13. ↑ "People suffer as students block road, rail line". The Daily Star. 19 November 2024. Archived from the original on 19 November 2024.
  14. ↑ "Titumir College students block roads again". The Daily Star. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  15. ↑ "Demanding university status, Titumir College students block roads, rail tracks in Mohakhali". The Business Standard. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  16. ↑ "Protest by Titumir College students cripples Dhaka". Dhaka Tribune. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  17. ↑ "Child, passengers injured as protesters throw bricks at trains". Jago News 24 . 18 November 2024. Archived from the original on 8 December 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  18. ↑ "Students of Government Titumir College attacks on multiple trains, injuring several people, including children". RTV Online. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  19. ↑ "Titumir College students' protest disrupts traffic, rail services in Dhaka". RTV Online. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  20. ↑ "Students of Titumir College block Mohakhali level crossing". Daily Bangladesh. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  21. ↑ "Students of Titumir College stage protest demanding university status". The Daily Observer. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.


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