Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science and Technology University
বঙ্গমাতা শেখ ফজিলাতুন্নেছা মুজিব বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় | ||
Vice-Chancellor Kamrul Alam Khan[1] | | |
| Location | , , Bangladesh 24°57′27″N 89°51′03″E / 24.9574°N 89.8507°E | |
|---|---|---|
| Campus | 500 acres (proposed)[1] | |
| Website | bsfmstu | |
Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science & Technology University (Bengali: বঙ্গমাতা শেখ ফজিলাতুন্নেছা মুজিব বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) is a government financed public university of Bangladesh.[2][3]
History
In 1998, Mirza Azam, member of parliament for the Jamalpur-3 constituency, established Sheikh Fazilatunnecha Mujib Fisheries College on 33 acres in Melandaha Upazila of Jamalpur District. Classes began there in 2000.[4] Azam lobbied for the college to be upgraded to a public university. On 30 January 2017, the Bangladesh government agreed in principle to acquire the college and convert it into Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science & Technology University.[5][6] "Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science & Technology University Bill-2017" was passed by parliament on 20 November 2017.[4] The university was gazetted on 28 November 2017.
On 19 November 2018, President
On 1 November 2022, teachers went on strike demanding the sacking of Vice Chancellor Ahmed on grounds of corruption and nepotism, charges he denied.[9] Ahmed's term expired on 18 November. On 12 December, Md. Kamrul Alam Khan was appointed as vice chancellor.[10]
Academics
Faculties and departments
The university's 7 departments are organized into 4 faculties.[11]
| Faculty | Department |
|---|---|
| Faculty of Engineering | Computer Science and Engineering |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | |
| Faculty of Science | Fisheries |
| Mathematics | |
| Geology | |
| Faculty of Social Science | Social Work |
| Faculty of Business | Management |
Laboratory facilities
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department has six modern laboratories.
1.Programming Lab
2.Software Engineering Lab
3.Networking Lab
4.Circuit Analysis Lab
5.Analog and Digital Electronics Lab
6.Communication Lab
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) department has eight (8) modern laboratories.
1.Electrical & Measurements and Instrumental Lab
2. Analog and Digital Electronics Lab
3.Programming & Computer Lab
4.Electrical Machine Lab
5.Analog & Digital Communication Lab
6.VLSI Design & Simulation Lab
7.Power System & Protection Lab ( On Tender )
8.Switchgear & Control System Lab ( On Tender
Fisheries department has six laboratories including very expensive 'Genetic Analyzer Machine Lab'.
1.Fisheries Management Lab
2.Fisheries Lab I
3.Genetic Analyzer Machine Laboratory
4.Fisheries Lab II
5.Fisheries Lab III
6.Bio-diversity Lab
Other departments also use Computer Lab, English Lab, Physics Lab for basic computer learning, scientific experiments and communication development.
Administration
List of vice-chancellors
- Syed Samsuddin Ahmed (19 November 2018 – 18 November 2022)[7]
- Md. Kamrul Alam Khan (12 December 2022 - present)
Accommodation
For male:
Mirza Azam Hall ( 3 Storied )
For female:
Nurunnahar Begum Hall ( 4 Storied )
For stuffs :
Dormitory Building ( 2 Storied )
Transportation
3 Bus for Students
3 Micro-bus for Teachers and Staffs
Other facilities
Central Library ( With Computer and Wifi )
Central Cafeteria
Medical Centre
Bank (Janata Bank)
Central Field
CCTV Covered Campus
Each Department's Seminar Library
Internet Connection ( Ethernet ) in Each Classroom
Electrical Substation 150KVA
Organizations and clubs
Bangamata Debating Society
BSFMSTU Robotics Club
BSFMSTU Computer Club
BSFMSTU Photographic Society
Blood Donation BSFMSTU
Other activities and features The university has opened IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell). Outcome-based education (OBE) is also ensured here in this university with the help of renowned professors from top-ranked public universities in Bangladesh. Seminars, cultural programs, sports, journals, magazine publication and departmental tours are some of the regular co-curricular activities here.
Gallery
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Campus premises -
Halls of BSFMSTU -
Shahid Minar -
Bus garage
References
- ^ a b c "Welcome to Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science & Technology University". Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science & Technology University.
- ^ "Govt to set up 4 more public universities". Daily Sun. Dhaka. 30 January 2017. Archived from the original on 2 August 2016.
- ^ "Govt set 2 new universities". The Daily Star. 30 January 2017.
- ^ a b ফজিলাতুন্নেছা মুজিব ফিশারিজ কলেজ বন্ধ ঘোষণা. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). 30 March 2018.
- ^ "Netrokona, Jamalpur to get public universities". bdnews24.com. 30 January 2017.
- ^ জামালপুরে বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় হওয়ার খবরে শোভাযাত্রা. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 1 February 2017.
- ^ a b "BSFMSTU to become a research-oriented university: VC". banglanews24.com. 9 May 2019. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ বঙ্গমাতা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় ও আমাদের এগিয়ে চলা. Barta24 (in Bengali). 27 November 2021.
- ^ উপাচার্যের অপসারণের দাবিতে বশেফমুবিপ্রবিতে শিক্ষকদের কর্মবিরতি. The Daily Star (in Bengali). 10 November 2022.
- ^ বশেফমুপ্রবির দ্বিতীয় উপাচার্য জবি অধ্যাপক কামরুল আলম. Protidiner Sangbad (in Bengali). 29 December 2022.
- ^ "Department". Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science & Technology University.