Pirojpur Science and Technology University

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Pirojpur Science and Technology University, Pirojpur
পিরোজপুর বিজ্ঞান প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
Other name
PjSTU
Type Public
Established2022(3 years ago) (2022)
Affiliation University Grants Commission (UGC)
Chancellor President Mohammed Shahabuddin
Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Shahidul Islam
Students160
Location,
Bangladesh

22°35′00″N89°58′46″E / 22.5832°N 89.9794°E / 22.5832; 89.9794
CampusSemi Urban, 200 acres (81 ha) proposed
LanguageEnglish, Bengali
Website bsmrstup.ac.bd

Pirojpur Science and Technology University is a public university in Pirojpur District, Bangladesh. [1] It is the third public university in Barisal Division after University of Barishal and Patuakhali Science and Technology University. It was established in 2022 by the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Pirojpur act in National Parliament of Bangladesh. [2] [3]

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History

To the desire of the prime minister of Bangladesh To establish a university in every district of Bangladesh, this university was established in Pirojpur District. The University Act was passed in the National Parliament in 2022.

The University Grants Commission allowed the university to commence instruction in the 2023–2024 academic year with up to 40 students in each of four subjects: computer science and engineering, mathematics, statistics, and psychology. [4]

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References

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