Mujibnagar University

University of Mujibnagar is a public university in Meherpur District. It is the 53rd public university in Bangladesh.[1][2]

University of Mujibnagar
মুজিবনগর বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
TypePublic
Established2023 (2023)
AffiliationUniversity Grants Commission (UGC)
ChancellorPresident Mohammed Shahabuddin
Vice-ChancellorMd. Rabiul Islam
Address
Mujibnagar
,
Meherpur
,
Bangladesh
CampusRural
LanguageEnglish, Bengali

History

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina desired to establish a public university in every district of Bangladesh. So parliament passed the Mujibnagar University Act 2023 to establish a university at Meherpur District.[3] It was proposed to be established as Meherpur University but later it was proposed to be established as Mujibnagar University in honor of the provisional capital of Bangladesh during the War of Independence of Bangladesh.

Md. Rabiul Islam was appointed the university's first vice chancellor in November 2023.[4]

Administration

This university is now early stages of establishment.

Student life

This university is now early stages of establishment. It Is Planned To start its academic activities from session 2024-25.

See also

References
  1. "Govt to establish 'Mujibnagar University' in Meherpur". Prothom Alo. 2022-03-28. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
  2. বঙ্গবন্ধুর নামে নারায়ণগঞ্জে পূর্ণাঙ্গ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়. Daily Naya Diganta (in Bengali). Retrieved 2023-05-29.
  3. "Mujibnagar University to be built in Meherpur, Bill passed". Risingbd.com. 2 February 2023.
  4. "Prof Rabiul first VC of Mujibnagar University". Daily Sun. 14 November 2023.

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