Meherpur University is a public university in Meherpur District. It is the 55th public university in Bangladesh.[1][2]
মেহেরপুর বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় | |
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 2023 |
| Affiliations | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Chancellor | President Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Tozammel Hossain |
| Location | Meherpur Sadar , , 7110 , Bangladesh |
| Campus |
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| Language | English, Bengali |
| Website | https://www.mum.ac.bd |
Sheikh Hasina desired to establish a public university in every district of Bangladesh. Parliament passed the Mujibnagar University Act 2023 to establish a university at Meherpur District. 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.
History
editPrime 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]
On January 16, 2025 the interim Government of Bangladesh renamed the university to 'Meherpur University' from 'Mujibnagar University'.[5][6]
Administration
editThis university is now early stages of establishment.
Academics
editThis university is now in the Final stages of establishment. Primarily 5 subjects has been sent to The University Grants Commission (UGC) for permit. From which 2 subjects will be allowed to open in the inaugural academic year.
A portion of Meherpur Govt. College has been selected as the temporary campus for the first session.
See also
edit- University of Dhaka
- Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
- Jahangirnagar University
- University of Chittagong
- Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX)
- Islamic University, Bangladesh
- Islamic University of Technology (IUT)
- List of universities in Bangladesh
- List of Islamic educational institutions
References
edit- ↑ "Govt to establish 'Mujibnagar University' in Meherpur". Prothom Alo. 2022-03-28. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
- ↑ বঙ্গবন্ধুর নামে নারায়ণগঞ্জে পূর্ণাঙ্গ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়. Daily Naya Diganta (in Bengali). Retrieved 2023-05-29.
- ↑ "Mujibnagar University to be built in Meherpur, Bill passed". Risingbd.com. 2 February 2023.
- ↑ "Prof Rabiul first VC of Mujibnagar University". Daily Sun. 14 November 2023.
- ↑ "Gazette removes names of Bangabandhu, Sheikh family from 13 universities". bdnews24.com. 13 February 2025. Archived from the original on 14 February 2025. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ↑ "১৮ মাসে শেখ পরিবারের নামে থাকা ৮৭৯ প্রতিষ্ঠানের নাম পরিবর্তন করেছিল ইউনূস সরকার, সবচেয়ে বেশি পরিবর্তন যুব ও ক্রীড়া মন্ত্রণালয়ে". The Delta Lens. Retrieved 2026-02-24.