Sherpur Government College

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Sherpur Govt College

Sherpur Government College is a college in Sherpur District. [1] It is situated at Bugraksha in Sherpur Sadar Upazila.

It was established in 1964 as Sherpur College. [2] Initially, until the college's present 10.5-acre (4.2 ha) campus was ready, classes were taught at GK Pilot High School. [3] The college became affiliated to Dacca University in the 1966-1967 academic year. [2]

In 1980, the college was nationalized, becoming Sherpur Government College. It is presently affiliated with National University of Bangladesh. [3] As of 2024, enrollment is over 14,800, from higher secondary to master's level. [4]

References

  1. Milton, Sakil Ahmed Shahriar (2012). "Sherpur Sadar Upazila". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
  2. 1 2 Rahim, Abdur (1981). The History of the University of Dacca. University of Dacca. p. 259. OCLC   8765658.
  3. 1 2 "Sherpur Govt. College - 5101". National University. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
  4. "Campus Information". Sherpur Government College. Retrieved 27 December 2024.

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