Nasim Akhtar is the 1st Vice Chancellor of Chandpur Science and Technology University, [1] previously worked as a professor in the Department of CSE and the director of the Computer Center, Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur. [2] Currently, he writes about Bangladesh's socioeconomic conditions and how it can be improved [3] [4] [5] and how Bangladesh's education sector play a role in uplifting itself from a developing country to a developed one. [6] [7]
The Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology commonly known by its acronym BUET, is a public technological research university in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. Founded in 1876 as the Dacca Survey School and gained university status in 1962, it is the oldest institution for the study of engineering, architecture, and urban planning in the country.
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, commonly known as SUST, is a public research university located in Kumargaon, Sylhet, Bangladesh. Established in 1986, it is one of the leading universities in pioneering research and education in the physical sciences and engineering in the country.
Gazipur is a district in central Bangladesh, that is part of the Dhaka Division. It has an area of 1806.36 km2. It is the home district of Tajuddin Ahmad, the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh and has been a prominent centre of battles and movements throughout history. Gazipur is home to the Bishwa Ijtema, the second-largest annual Muslim gathering in the world with over 5 million attendees. The district is home to numerous universities, colleges, the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park, Bhawal National Park as well as the country's only business park - the Bangabandhu Hi-Tech City.
The Bangladesh Open University (BOU) Bengali: বাংলাদেশ উন্মুক্ত বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় (বাউবি), established on 21 October 1992, is a public university with its main campus in Board Bazar, Gazipur District, Dhaka Division. It is the 8th largest university in the world according to enrolment.
American International University-Bangladesh commonly known by its acronym AIUB, is a private university in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This university was established in 1994. It offers several degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels from its four faculties.
Atish Dipankar University of Science & Technology, abbreviated as ADUST, is a private university in Uttara, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The university was named after Atish Dipankara Srijnana, the ancient Buddhist scholar.
Uttara Model Town or simply Uttara is a neighbourhood of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. The name derives from the Bengali word uttor meaning "north". It lies on the road to Gazipur, and adjoins Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur, commonly known as DUET, formerly BIT Dhaka, is a public engineering and technological research university in Gazipur, Bangladesh, which focuses on the study of engineering and architecture. It is one of the top PhD granting research universities of Bangladesh. The university requires diploma engineers candidates, graduated from polytechnic institutes or technical schools affiliated by the Bangladesh Technical Education Board for under-graduation enrollment.
City University is a private university in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was established in 2002. The language of instruction of City University is English. The university offers undergraduate and master's degrees in the fields of business administration, mechanical engineering, computer science and engineering, textile engineering, electrical & electronics engineering, civil engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, law, English, etc.
Uttara University or UU is a private university at Uttara, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is located close to the Uttara North Metro Rail station.
The National University, Bangladesh is a public collegiate university of Bangladesh that was established in 1992 by an Act of Parliament as an affiliating university of the country to impart graduate and post-graduate level education to the students through its affiliated colleges, schools and professional institutions throughout the country. It is the third largest university in the world in terms of enrollment. The headquarters is in Gazipur, on the outskirts of Dhaka. After its establishment it affiliated association degree awarding colleges, where many of them were previously affiliated by the University of Dhaka, University of Rajshahi, University of Chittagong and Shahjalal University of Science and Technology.
University of South Asia or UNISA is a private university in the Amin Bazar, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Its curriculum has been approved by the University Grants Commission.
The Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, formerly Rangpur University, 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.
Pabna University of Science and Technology (PUST) is a government financed public university in Bangladesh. PUST was established in 2008. It started its four-year undergraduate programme in 2009.
The University of Dhaka also known as Dhaka University or DU is a public research university located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Established in 1921, it is the oldest active university in Bangladesh.
Dr. Jamilur Reza Choudhury was a Bangladeshi civil engineer, professor, researcher, and education advocate. He was an Adviser (Minister) to Caretaker Government of Bangladesh. He was the first vice chancellor of BRAC University and former vice chancellor of University of Asia Pacific. He was also the president of Bangladesh Mathematical Olympiad Committee from 2003. He was awarded Ekushey Padak by the Government of Bangladesh in the category of science and technology in 2017. He was inducted as a National Professor by the Government of Bangladesh in 2018.
Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science & Technology University is a government financed public university of Bangladesh. Proposed new name is Jamalpur Science and Technology University (JSTU) in 2024, August.
German University Bangladesh (GUB) is a private University in Bangladesh. It is affiliated to the University Grants Commission. The university has four faculties offering more than 25-degree programs. Md. Ehsanul Habib, an official of Square Group, is the chairperson of the board of directors of German University Bangladesh.
Md. Habibur Rahman is a Bangladeshi academic and a former vice-chancellor of Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur. He is the former chairman of the Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority. Additionally, he was a professor of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology.