Once education in greater Sylhet or Jalalabad was pride for the rest of the nation. No wonder many Sylhetis held important positions across India including Nobodip and Mithila. The 1st Bengali poet Syed Sultan of Sunamgonj earned great respect and reputation at the palace of Arakan Rajshoba. Even when Lord Macaulay instituted his English education in India in 1835, Sylhet did not fall behind. It adapted it quickly. No wonder when the British created Assam Commissariat in 1874 for better management of its administration, they mostly recruited Sylhetis to manage Assam administration. This is mainly owing to superior education and administrative skills and performance tract record of Sylhetis. The same story repeated in 1905 when united Bengal was divided into East and West Bengal. To manage East Bengal’s administration, many Sylhetis were again recruited to do the job as there were not sufficient English educated people in Bengal. However, when owing to political agitation mostly by non-Muslims, the division of Bengal was annulled in 1911.On those days, many Sylhetis had the privilege to govern and administer many districts and offices all across India. Reason; they were better educated and better trained. When Pakistan was created in 1947, a large number of educated officers belonging to Sylhet started managing its administration in almost all areas of administration including civil, military, police, education, taxation, land revenue, and judicial services. In fact, after the creation of East Bengal (later East Pakistan) when 17 new Munshefs (lower court judges) were to be recruited, they did a nation-wide search. After a thorough and intensive selection evaluation, those that were selected as finalists were all from Sylhet. Such was the quality and quantity of educated in Sylhet in those days. There was competition all across Sylhet to excel in education. No wonder the 1st and the 2nd ICS (Indian Civil Service of Indian origin) of India were both from Sylhet. They were none other than Gorushodoy Dutta and Gaznafer Ali Khan of Sylhet----they were the pride of India and of course, Sylhet. When the Calcutta University was established in 1857 with only 8 (eight) students one of those eight was from Sylhet. He was none other than Mohammed Diam of Sylhet town, the 1st graduate of Sylhet in early 1860s. Following him, Maulvi Abdul Karim (known as Danobir Haji Moshin of Sylhet) graduated from Calcutta University in early 1980s. He is the 2nd Muslim graduate of Jalalabad. He was a 'beacon of hope' for the Mohammadan education in Bengal and he played a leadership role in the creation of the All India Muslim League in 1906. When Pakistan's 1st Prime Minister Liaquath Ali Khan was assassinated, Karim's youngest son, Justice A. S. M. Akram was appointed to head its investigation. Current Secretary General Irin Khan's (Amnesty International) Abdul Karim was one of the early medical professionals of Sylhet who performed services with credit in many districts in India. The issue is, on those days many Sylhetis took leadership role across nations mainly due to their superior education, performance tract record and skills. But now-a-days, literacy rate and quality education that were the pride of Sylhet is on a declining trend During partition of India, the literacy rate was highest in Sylhet in East Bengal. Now it is lowest in Bangladesh. For example, it was around 24.4% in Sylhet in 1947 vis-?vis 18.3% in East Bengal or East Pakistan or Bangladesh. As per CIA Factbook, it is 42.3% in Bangladesh now (Bangladesh government claims it to be 62%) and unfortunately, it is only 27.9% in Sylhet, the lowest amongst all divisions. As per Bangladesh government reports, the average literacy rate for Bangladesh is 62% and it is 57.1% in Sylhet, 75.1% in Barisal, 67.9% in Chittagong, 62.6% in Rajshahi and 59.7% in Dhaka divisions. The fact of the matter is, literacy rate is low in Sylhet now and it is increasing at a rate that is not conducive neither for growth, prosperity and more importantly, for competition. In these days of Published by Marupalash, Riyadh SaudiArabia Kingdom of Humanity competition and globalization where knowledge and skills are the engines of growth, competition, innovation, and prosperity, lack of basic education is surely an impediment to growth, prosperity and stability. In this paper, they evaluated the trend of education in Sylhet especially in Secondary and Higher Secondary Board Examinations. We also looked into the number of pupils and the number of educational institutions in Sylhet vis-?vis that of Bangladesh. From their study, they find clear evidence of an alarming trend in the quality and quantity of education in Sylhet. A few causes of such poor trend were mentioned by experts such as foreign remittance, tendency among the young to leave the country, religious backwardness (Sylhet was once a land of religious and spiritual tolerance and openness), shortage of teachers, etc. However, we find difficulty to understand how come female pupils (53.3%) are more than male pupils (46.7%) in Sylhet. Therefore, it need to evaluate the actual causes of such apathy and negligence in the education in Sylhet.
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
Motto: Two leaves and a bud
Established: 1987
Type: Public, Coeducational
Chancellor: Professor Dr. Iajuddin Ahmed
Vice-Chancellor: Professor Dr. M Aminul Islam
Students: 7000
Location: Sylhet, Bangladesh
Campus: Urban, 320 acres
Affiliations: ACU, IAU
Website: www.sust.edu
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology or commonly known with its initials SUST, is a state-supported science and technology university located in Sylhet, Bangladesh. Established in 1987, it is the first science and technology university in Bangladesh. It is one of the most popular universities in Bangladesh according to the university started its academic programme from 14 February, 1991 with three departments: physics, chemistry and economics. The campus is located in Kumargaon, approximately five kilometers away from Sylhet.
The university introduced the integrated honours course for the first time in Bangladesh and recently it has introduced the semester system from the 1996-97 session. Every year the existing systems are improving, new departments are going to be opened. According to the master plan for this university ,which states that within a few years Shahjalal University of Science and Technology will be one of the finest institutions of this country.
The first convocation of SUST was held on the 29th April, 1998 and the second convocation of the university was held on the 6th December, 2007.
Schools and Departments
A view of the Central Library Building at SUST
SUST has 23 departments under seven faculties. The faculties are :
School of Agriculture and Mineral Sciences
Department of Forestry and Environmental Science
School of Management and Business Administration
Department of Business Administration
School of Medical Sciences
Sylhet Osmani Medical College
Jalalabad Ragib-Rabeya Medical College
North-East Medical College
Sylhet Women's Medical College
Durre Samad Rahman Women's Red Crescent Medical College
School of Life Sciences
Department of Biotechnology
Department of Genetics
School of Physical Sciences
Department of Chemistry
Department of Mathematics
Department of Physics
Department of Statistics
School of Applied Sciences & Technology
Department of Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Department of Industrial and Production Engineering
Department of Petroleum & Georesources Engineering
Department of Tea Technology
Department of Architecture
School of Social Sciences.
University Square
Department of Anthropology
Department of Economics
Department of Political Studies
Department of Public Administration
Department of Social Work
Department of Sociology
Department of English
Bengali Language
Institute
PGD IN IT
The university has one newly established affiliated college, named: Sylhet Engineering College. Sylhet Engineering College consists of three departments:
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
Department of Civil Engineering.
There are 3 other affiliated medical colleges under the School of Medical Science.
The university campus is famous for its natural beauty. Many visitors to Sylhet visit the "Shahid Minar" (Martyr's Memorial) of the university. The memorial stands on the top of a small hill and is surrounded by trees. Different cultural organizations arrange programs on the premises, and on local and national occasions.
The first ever Bangladesh Mathematics Olympiad was held in Shahjalal University of Science and Technology in 2004.
Students of SUST consistently take a good number of places in the country's national civil service examinations. Many alumni can be found doing graduate studies and researches at renowned universities around the world.
Prominent teachers/lecturers there include the renowned Bangladeshi writer and scientist, Professor Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, who is a professor of Computer Science and Engineering as well as the Head of the dept.
Academics
SUST mainly enrolls undergraduate and graduate students. Students who want to get admission into SUST need to pass the admission test which is highly competitive. Admission test are arranged by the specific schools under the authority of admission council. In recent years, number of applicants for each seat has been stood at 12. SUST also welcomes foreign students. There is a significant number of foreign students especially from Nepal. There are some students in its affiliated medical college from Indian Kashmir.
Classes
SUST has an extensive core curriculum required of all undergraduates. SUST adopted American course credit systems for all departments prior to most of the universities in Bangladesh. The syllabus are always updated frequently to maintain the global standard of education. CSE Society also organizes several workshops for the CSE students of this country.
Research
Some national and international Seminar and conferences on academic matters and scientific researches are held in this university. Recently the international conference on waste water treatment was held in SUST which was hosted by the Department of Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science. The university launches "Online Journals" access facility to the teachers recently.
Activities
Side by side with the regular academic affairs, the students participate in different extracurricular activities. The University Student's union and other cultural organizations arrange cultural programmes and competitions. As of now, there are about 29 organization of different types which are registered by the university authority. ShahJalal University of Science & Technology Debating Club(SUST Debating Club /SDC) is one of the prominent debating clubs of Sylhet as well as Bangladesh.SDC is the first club of SUST which was established in 1992.SUST Debating Club usually arranges the inter-department debate competition, the winners of which again take part in the national and inter-university debate competition. SUST Debating Club arranges workshop on debate , weekly study circle etc. The Photographers Association and the Film Societies hold photo exhibitions and film shows. Other organizations like the Science Club, Rovar-scout Club etc. are visible on the campus with their sociocultural activities throughout the year. SUST has many recognized clubs and organizations which are mainly operated by students and teachers always appreciate and help the students. There also some rock band groups in SUST."RIM" is one of them."RIM" organize musical concert in SUST campus frequently."NONGAR" is another rock band group. Members of "NONGAR" proud to introduce them as Nongarian.
There is a cultural club named "SHIKORH" which is the first and most popular organization in SUST. "SHIKORH" deals with the bengali culture in the university. It has ofur departments. Music, Drama, Art, Literature. "SHIKORH" is the most performed organization in SUST. All the national programmes are organized by "SHIKORH" along with other organizations. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal is the Chief Advisor of "SHIKORH".
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology has also a newspaper, named Protiddhoni which represents the on campus activities, also covers lifestyle ,entertainment, career etc .First edition has been launched very successfully.
There is a very famous literary organization named "OHONA PORSHAD" founded by T. M. Ahmed Kaysar and *Mohammed Nurul Alam* two student from SUST. "OHONA PORSHAD" organized a number of folk festival called Louko Mela. They also invited the living mith of Bangla folk singer Shah Abdul Karim. They honored him for his contribution in Bangla Songs and culture.
Another renowned organization of the university is Theatre SUST, which is the first group theater of the University. Theatre SUST established in 7th December 1997. Till today the group has launched approximately 11 productions.
Another renowned organization of the university is SUST OSN, to support the free and open source software to the university students. It is taking a part to help the students in learning and using open source software and tools. It has opened a door to the students. Now they can realize that software can be developed or customized to use as they need.
Sports
The students of this university also participate in various sports for recreation and the finest athletes regularly compete in inter-university games like football, handball, volleyball, basketball etc. SUST also have some varsity teams. There is a well equipped gymnasium adjacent to the university student health center. Students organize both inter-department and inter-university tournaments for popular games every year. There is a special club named "SPORTS SUST" for that, which is operating by the student body. Girls and teachers also participate in several games.
Future Plans
For the culture and practice of free and innovative thinking and for mixing and exchanging of views among the teachers and students, the university is building a modern Teachers and Students Centre (TSC). Other projects include construction of an auditorium, seven residential halls for the boys and three residential halls for the girls, a stadium, a sports complex with swimming pool, a gymnasium, a clinic with all modern facilities, and a school and a college for the children of the faculty members and other supporting staff. A multipurpose shopping mall with modern facilities will also be built to meet the demand of the teachers, students and staff.
Established: 1987
Type: Public, Coeducational
Chancellor: Professor Dr. Iajuddin Ahmed
Vice-Chancellor: Professor Dr. M Aminul Islam
Students: 7000
Location: Sylhet, Bangladesh
Campus: Urban, 320 acres
Affiliations: ACU, IAU
Website: www.sust.edu
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology or commonly known with its initials SUST, is a state-supported science and technology university located in Sylhet, Bangladesh. Established in 1987, it is the first science and technology university in Bangladesh. It is one of the most popular universities in Bangladesh according to the university started its academic programme from 14 February, 1991 with three departments: physics, chemistry and economics. The campus is located in Kumargaon, approximately five kilometers away from Sylhet.
The university introduced the integrated honours course for the first time in Bangladesh and recently it has introduced the semester system from the 1996-97 session. Every year the existing systems are improving, new departments are going to be opened. According to the master plan for this university ,which states that within a few years Shahjalal University of Science and Technology will be one of the finest institutions of this country.
The first convocation of SUST was held on the 29th April, 1998 and the second convocation of the university was held on the 6th December, 2007.
Schools and Departments
A view of the Central Library Building at SUST
SUST has 23 departments under seven faculties. The faculties are :
School of Agriculture and Mineral Sciences
Department of Forestry and Environmental Science
School of Management and Business Administration
Department of Business Administration
School of Medical Sciences
Sylhet Osmani Medical College
Jalalabad Ragib-Rabeya Medical College
North-East Medical College
Sylhet Women's Medical College
Durre Samad Rahman Women's Red Crescent Medical College
School of Life Sciences
Department of Biotechnology
Department of Genetics
School of Physical Sciences
Department of Chemistry
Department of Mathematics
Department of Physics
Department of Statistics
School of Applied Sciences & Technology
Department of Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Department of Industrial and Production Engineering
Department of Petroleum & Georesources Engineering
Department of Tea Technology
Department of Architecture
School of Social Sciences.
University Square
Department of Anthropology
Department of Economics
Department of Political Studies
Department of Public Administration
Department of Social Work
Department of Sociology
Department of English
Bengali Language
Institute
PGD IN IT
The university has one newly established affiliated college, named: Sylhet Engineering College. Sylhet Engineering College consists of three departments:
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
Department of Civil Engineering.
There are 3 other affiliated medical colleges under the School of Medical Science.
The university campus is famous for its natural beauty. Many visitors to Sylhet visit the "Shahid Minar" (Martyr's Memorial) of the university. The memorial stands on the top of a small hill and is surrounded by trees. Different cultural organizations arrange programs on the premises, and on local and national occasions.
The first ever Bangladesh Mathematics Olympiad was held in Shahjalal University of Science and Technology in 2004.
Students of SUST consistently take a good number of places in the country's national civil service examinations. Many alumni can be found doing graduate studies and researches at renowned universities around the world.
Prominent teachers/lecturers there include the renowned Bangladeshi writer and scientist, Professor Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, who is a professor of Computer Science and Engineering as well as the Head of the dept.
Academics
SUST mainly enrolls undergraduate and graduate students. Students who want to get admission into SUST need to pass the admission test which is highly competitive. Admission test are arranged by the specific schools under the authority of admission council. In recent years, number of applicants for each seat has been stood at 12. SUST also welcomes foreign students. There is a significant number of foreign students especially from Nepal. There are some students in its affiliated medical college from Indian Kashmir.
Classes
SUST has an extensive core curriculum required of all undergraduates. SUST adopted American course credit systems for all departments prior to most of the universities in Bangladesh. The syllabus are always updated frequently to maintain the global standard of education. CSE Society also organizes several workshops for the CSE students of this country.
Research
Some national and international Seminar and conferences on academic matters and scientific researches are held in this university. Recently the international conference on waste water treatment was held in SUST which was hosted by the Department of Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science. The university launches "Online Journals" access facility to the teachers recently.
Activities
Side by side with the regular academic affairs, the students participate in different extracurricular activities. The University Student's union and other cultural organizations arrange cultural programmes and competitions. As of now, there are about 29 organization of different types which are registered by the university authority. ShahJalal University of Science & Technology Debating Club(SUST Debating Club /SDC) is one of the prominent debating clubs of Sylhet as well as Bangladesh.SDC is the first club of SUST which was established in 1992.SUST Debating Club usually arranges the inter-department debate competition, the winners of which again take part in the national and inter-university debate competition. SUST Debating Club arranges workshop on debate , weekly study circle etc. The Photographers Association and the Film Societies hold photo exhibitions and film shows. Other organizations like the Science Club, Rovar-scout Club etc. are visible on the campus with their sociocultural activities throughout the year. SUST has many recognized clubs and organizations which are mainly operated by students and teachers always appreciate and help the students. There also some rock band groups in SUST."RIM" is one of them."RIM" organize musical concert in SUST campus frequently."NONGAR" is another rock band group. Members of "NONGAR" proud to introduce them as Nongarian.
There is a cultural club named "SHIKORH" which is the first and most popular organization in SUST. "SHIKORH" deals with the bengali culture in the university. It has ofur departments. Music, Drama, Art, Literature. "SHIKORH" is the most performed organization in SUST. All the national programmes are organized by "SHIKORH" along with other organizations. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal is the Chief Advisor of "SHIKORH".
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology has also a newspaper, named Protiddhoni which represents the on campus activities, also covers lifestyle ,entertainment, career etc .First edition has been launched very successfully.
There is a very famous literary organization named "OHONA PORSHAD" founded by T. M. Ahmed Kaysar and *Mohammed Nurul Alam* two student from SUST. "OHONA PORSHAD" organized a number of folk festival called Louko Mela. They also invited the living mith of Bangla folk singer Shah Abdul Karim. They honored him for his contribution in Bangla Songs and culture.
Another renowned organization of the university is Theatre SUST, which is the first group theater of the University. Theatre SUST established in 7th December 1997. Till today the group has launched approximately 11 productions.
Another renowned organization of the university is SUST OSN, to support the free and open source software to the university students. It is taking a part to help the students in learning and using open source software and tools. It has opened a door to the students. Now they can realize that software can be developed or customized to use as they need.
Sports
The students of this university also participate in various sports for recreation and the finest athletes regularly compete in inter-university games like football, handball, volleyball, basketball etc. SUST also have some varsity teams. There is a well equipped gymnasium adjacent to the university student health center. Students organize both inter-department and inter-university tournaments for popular games every year. There is a special club named "SPORTS SUST" for that, which is operating by the student body. Girls and teachers also participate in several games.
Future Plans
For the culture and practice of free and innovative thinking and for mixing and exchanging of views among the teachers and students, the university is building a modern Teachers and Students Centre (TSC). Other projects include construction of an auditorium, seven residential halls for the boys and three residential halls for the girls, a stadium, a sports complex with swimming pool, a gymnasium, a clinic with all modern facilities, and a school and a college for the children of the faculty members and other supporting staff. A multipurpose shopping mall with modern facilities will also be built to meet the demand of the teachers, students and staff.
M.A.G. Osmani Medical College:
Modern medicine was introduced to the community by the establishment of an institutional hospital in the heart of the city in 1936 which was later upgraded to cater for the British and allied troops of Burma front in World War II. In the year 1948, the hospital was further upgraded and extended to convert it into a medical school with appropriate teaching staff and residential accommodations in order to produce Licentiate of Medical Faculty (LMF) doctors.
Later on the Govt. decided to start a five years course leasing to MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery) degree and as such in 1962, the Sylhet Medical College come into being. The bed strength was increased to 300, The college was initially start with 27 student and was affiliated to the faculty of Medicine of Dhaka University, with the upgrading of the medical school into a medical college, the need for a larger space for housing the various departments as well as a quieter and congenial surrounding became obvious. As a result of which the present location in the western sector of the town was selected for the purpose, where the collage was finally shifted in 1969 and the bad strength was increased to 500. Since then the college has been continuing its steady progress. The number of admitted students is now 150 per year, which is the same in all the medical collage in Bangladesh. Hospital for tuberculosis and chest diseases founded in 1953, Leprosy hospital in 1962, Infectious diseases hospital in1982, are all affiliated to the college. A Nuclear Medical Center was also established within the campus in 1981. Since the liberation in 1971 there has been steady progress in many sector like accommodation of female students, establishment of coronary care unit, endoscopy unit, diarrhoeal disorder cell, establishment of department of microbiology, department of biochemistry and the department of radiotherapy. Recently department of paediatric surgery, neuro surgery and neuro medicine have also been started in the collage. Post graduate courses of various disciplines have been started in this college since 1999.
In the year 1986, the college was renamed "Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College" after late General MAG Osmani, the liberation war hero.
Since then the college has made steady forward and in time it was realized that the college was ready for greater honors for what it and already achieved during the years since its inception and particularly in view of the fact that the college used to be recognized by the GMC until its deracination in 1972 together with other medical college in the sub-continent. In January 1993 the collage was recognized by the General Medical council of U.K. for unlimited period. We believe our students will continue to work as hard as ever to uphold this unique honor bestowed on us to enhance the prestige of this institution even further.
Degrees
GRADUATION : M.B.B.S.
POST GRADUATION
DIPLOMA : DGO, DDV, DCP, DCH, DFM
M. PHIL : PHARMACOLOGY, PATHOLOGY, PSYCHIATRY, BIO-CHEMISTRY
M.D. : GENERAL MEDICINE, PAEDIATRICS, CARDIOLOGY.
M.S. : GENERAL SURGERY, OPTHALMOLOGY, ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, PAEDIATRIC SURGERY, OBS & GYNAE.
Campus
The college and hospital extends over an areas of 206, 355 sq M divided into new site and old site. The Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical college situated in the new site covers an area of 191, 977 sq M.
Old campus
New campus
Model family planning clinic
Nuclear medicine center
Nurses training institute
Later on the Govt. decided to start a five years course leasing to MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery) degree and as such in 1962, the Sylhet Medical College come into being. The bed strength was increased to 300, The college was initially start with 27 student and was affiliated to the faculty of Medicine of Dhaka University, with the upgrading of the medical school into a medical college, the need for a larger space for housing the various departments as well as a quieter and congenial surrounding became obvious. As a result of which the present location in the western sector of the town was selected for the purpose, where the collage was finally shifted in 1969 and the bad strength was increased to 500. Since then the college has been continuing its steady progress. The number of admitted students is now 150 per year, which is the same in all the medical collage in Bangladesh. Hospital for tuberculosis and chest diseases founded in 1953, Leprosy hospital in 1962, Infectious diseases hospital in1982, are all affiliated to the college. A Nuclear Medical Center was also established within the campus in 1981. Since the liberation in 1971 there has been steady progress in many sector like accommodation of female students, establishment of coronary care unit, endoscopy unit, diarrhoeal disorder cell, establishment of department of microbiology, department of biochemistry and the department of radiotherapy. Recently department of paediatric surgery, neuro surgery and neuro medicine have also been started in the collage. Post graduate courses of various disciplines have been started in this college since 1999.
In the year 1986, the college was renamed "Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College" after late General MAG Osmani, the liberation war hero.
Since then the college has made steady forward and in time it was realized that the college was ready for greater honors for what it and already achieved during the years since its inception and particularly in view of the fact that the college used to be recognized by the GMC until its deracination in 1972 together with other medical college in the sub-continent. In January 1993 the collage was recognized by the General Medical council of U.K. for unlimited period. We believe our students will continue to work as hard as ever to uphold this unique honor bestowed on us to enhance the prestige of this institution even further.
Degrees
GRADUATION : M.B.B.S.
POST GRADUATION
DIPLOMA : DGO, DDV, DCP, DCH, DFM
M. PHIL : PHARMACOLOGY, PATHOLOGY, PSYCHIATRY, BIO-CHEMISTRY
M.D. : GENERAL MEDICINE, PAEDIATRICS, CARDIOLOGY.
M.S. : GENERAL SURGERY, OPTHALMOLOGY, ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, PAEDIATRIC SURGERY, OBS & GYNAE.
Campus
The college and hospital extends over an areas of 206, 355 sq M divided into new site and old site. The Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical college situated in the new site covers an area of 191, 977 sq M.
Old campus
New campus
Model family planning clinic
Nuclear medicine center
Nurses training institute
Established: 1892
Type: College Under Bangladesh National University
Principal: Tajijul Islam
Students: 6,000 (2001)
Location: Sylhet, Bangladesh
Campus: Urban 112 acres
Nickname: M C College
Murari Chand College: usually referred as M C College, was the first college of Sylhet. It was established in 1892.Since then it has been playing important role in the educational, cultural, political sphere of greater Sylhet.
History
M C College was established in 1892 by a local noble person called Raja Girish Chandra Roy. The college was named after his maternal grandfather Murari Chand. It was located beside the present Raja G C School. At the beginning it was a proprietary college. Raja himself used to fund the expenses of the college. From 1892 to 1908 (16 years) until the death of the Raja it remained proprietary. But in 1908 right after the death of the Raja the college had to apply for government help. Then it become an 'aided' college. For four years it remained 'aided'. In 1912 the college become fully government administered and was considered as an affiliated college of the University of Calcutta. In 1925 the college moved to its current campus at Thackarey Hills (now Tilagarh). In 1942 the Golden Jubilee of the college was observed by the publishing of the Murari Chand College Golden Jubilee Volume.
Departments
There are currently 13 departments at M C College
1.Bangla
2.Botany
3.Chemistry
4.Economics
5.English
6.History
7.History of Islam
8.Mathematics
9.Philosophy
10.Physics
11.Political Science
12.Psychology
13.Zoology
Infrastructure
Academic Buildings
Presently there are nine academic buildings in the college. They are consist of classrooms, library, department offices etc. and mainly used to conduct classes. Almost all of the departments have their own academic buildings except a few.
Library
The central library of the college is one of the oldest libraries in the region. It houses a huge number of volumes many of them are rare. The library is widely used by researchers.
Hostel
There are two individual hostels for boys and girls, which provide accommodation for the students from distant places. The boys hostel consists of six blocks.
Cultural Activities
Every year M C College organizes the celebration of Pahela Baishakh (Bangla New Year). People of all class and profession take part in the procession which makes it one of the most colorful event of the day.
Notable Alumni
Neehar Ranjan Roy famous historian.
Abu Taher famous freedom fighter and leftist politician.
M Altaf Hossain fromer editor of Dawn.
Saifur Rahman former finance minister of Bangladesh.
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