Rajshahi College

Coordinates: 24°21′52″N 88°35′45″E / 24.3645°N 88.5958°E / 24.3645; 88.5958
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Rajshahi College
রাজশাহী কলেজ
The main iconic building of Rajshahi College campus
Administrative Building of Rajshahi College
TypeGovernment College
Established1873 (1873)
FounderKing Haranath Ray Chowdhury
Academic affiliation
National University of Bangladesh
PrincipalMd. Abdul Khaleque
Location, ,
6100
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24°21′52″N 88°35′45″E / 24.3645°N 88.5958°E / 24.3645; 88.5958
CampusUrban
Colors     
Websiterc.edu.bd

Rajshahi College is a prestigious educational institution located in the city of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. It was established in 1873 and is one of the oldest and largest colleges in the country. The college is affiliated with the National University of Bangladesh and offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in various fields of study.[1]

History[change | change source]

Rajshahi College was founded during the British colonial period in 1873. The college was initially named as Rajshahi Collegiate School and was converted into a college in 1881. The college was established to provide higher education to the people of Rajshahi and its surrounding areas. The college played a significant role in the socio-cultural and political movements of East Bengal and the Indian subcontinent.[2]

Academics[change | change source]

Rajshahi College offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in various fields of study, including arts, science, commerce, and social sciences. The college has several academic departments, including Bengali, English, history, philosophy, economics, physics, chemistry, mathematics, zoology, botany, and computer science. The college has highly qualified and experienced faculty members who are dedicated to providing quality education to students.

Facilities[change | change source]

Rajshahi College has a large and beautiful campus with modern facilities. The college has several academic buildings, a central library, computer labs, science labs, a gymnasium, an auditorium, and sports facilities. The college also has a student dormitory and a canteen that serves delicious and affordable food to the students.

Extracurricular activities[change | change source]

Rajshahi College encourages students to participate in extracurricular activities to develop their skills and talents. The college has several student organizations, including debating clubs, cultural clubs, sports clubs, and social service clubs. The college also organizes several events and programs throughout the year, including annual sports days, cultural events, and seminars.[3]

Notable alumni[change | change source]

Rajshahi College has produced many notable alumni who have made significant contributions to the country and the world. Some of the notable alumni of the college include Abul Barkat, a language movement martyr, Muhammad Shahidullah, a linguist, Kazi Nazrul Islam.

References[change | change source]

  1. "Information of Rajshahi City". Rajshahi City Corporation. Archived from the original on 2015-11-04. Retrieved 2023-02-23.
  2. "Rajshahi College". Banglapedia. Retrieved 2017-08-23.
  3. "First Shaheed Minar built two days after Ekushey (1952)". Archived from the original on 2015-12-08. Retrieved 2023-02-23.