Rangamati Science and Technology University

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Rangamati Science and Technology University
রাঙ্গামাটি বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
RMSTU Logo.png
Other name
RMSTU
Motto in English
Education Harmony Progress
Type Public
Established2014;10 years ago (2014)
Accreditation Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh
Affiliation University Grants Commission (UGC)
Chancellor President Mohammed Shahabuddin
Vice-Chancellor Shelina Akhter
Location,
Bangladesh

22°36′47″N92°09′53″E / 22.6131°N 92.1647°E / 22.6131; 92.1647
Campus65 acres (26 ha)
Language Bengali and English
Website rmstu.ac.bd

Rangamati Science and Technology University is a public university located in Rangamati, Bangladesh, commonly known as RMSTU. [1] It was established in 2014.

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The university has faced vocal opposition from local groups such as Parbatya Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS) during its establishment. Because they believe that students, staff, and faculty would come predominantly from outside the Chittagong Hill Tracts, and their settlement in Rangamati would change the character of the region. [2] [3] [4] The first batch of 75 students began classes in November 2015, at a temporary campus set up at Tabalchharhi Shah High School. [5]

Academics

The university's 5 departments are organised into 4 faculties.

FacultyDepartmentSeat
Faculty of Engineering & TechnologyComputer Science and Engineering50
Faculty of Biological ScienceForestry and Environmental Science25
Faculty of Agricultural ScienceFisheries and Marine Resources Technology25
Faculty of Business StudiesTourism and hospitality management30
Business Management50

List of vice-chancellors

List of pro-vice chancellors

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References

  1. "Rangamati Science and Technology University". University Grants Commission of Bangladesh.
  2. "Govt disregarding CHT accord: Santu Larma". The Daily Star. 15 July 2014.
  3. Chakma, Mangal Kumar (19 January 2015). "Why a medical college at Rangamati?". The Daily Star.
  4. "Bangladesh govt asked to declare road map or face movement". The Daily Star. 3 December 2015.
  5. "Rangamati University launches classes ignoring 10-month long dispute". bdnews24.com. 9 November 2015.