Jamalpur Zilla School

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Jamalpur Zilla School
জামালপুর জিলা স্কুল
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Jamalpur Zilla School

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2000

Bangladesh
Coordinates 24°55′59″N89°56′34″E / 24.9331°N 89.9429°E / 24.9331; 89.9429
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MottoKnowledge is power.
EstablishedMay 5, 1881;143 years ago (1881-05-05)
Founder T. A. Dono
School board Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Mymensingh
School codeEIIN 109873
HeadmasterHalima Khatun
Grades3-10
GenderBoys
Age range8–16 (approximately)
Enrollment1500+
LanguageBengali
Campus size12.7 acres (5.1 ha)
Color(s)  White Shirt and   Khaki Pant
Sports Kabaddi, Badminton, Cricket, Football
Nickname JZS
Website www.jzs.edu.bd

Jamalpur Zilla School is a public high school in Jamalpur District and one of the oldest schools in Bangladesh. [1]

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History

Jamalpur Zilla School was founded by T. A. Dono, the Sub Divisional Officer (SDO) of Jamalpur. It was upgraded to entrance level and named Dono High School in 1881. The school was placed under government pay roll in 1882 and renamed Jamalpur Dono English High School. In 1912 it was renamed Jamalpur Government School and nationalised by the government. The school had two hostels, one for Muslim students and another for Hindu students. The school has seven labs of which two are computer labs. It is one of the best schools in terms of graduation rates and grades in Bangladesh. [2]

Infrastructure

This school, located in the city of Jamalpur, is established on a total of 12.07 acres of land. It consists of three multi-story academic buildings, one ground floor building, two single-story buildings, one student dormitory, and 13 other facilities including a mosque.

Student Uniform

A student in full uniform in winter time Sonoth in JZS Uniform.jpg
A student in full uniform in winter time

The prescribed uniform for students at the school is as follows:


1. White half-sleeve shirt

2. Khaki full pants

3. White shoes

4. Maroon sweater (in Winter)

5. School badge with monogram (attached to the left pocket of the shirt)

Notable alumni

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References

  1. "Anwar Hossain remembered in Jamalpur". The Daily Star. 9 October 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
  2. Khatun, Halima. "Jamalpur Zilla School". Banglapedia. Retrieved 1 December 2017.