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| Type | Government |
|---|---|
| Established | 26 January 1940 |
Academic affiliation | Bangladesh National University |
| Principal | Sarbani Arjun [1] |
| Students | 5,000 (2017) |
| Address | Lama Bazar , , 24°53′49″N91°51′43″E / 24.8970°N 91.8619°E |
| Campus | Urban 3.53 acres |
| Website | mmc |
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