Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science & Technology University (Bengali: বঙ্গমাতা শেখ ফজিলাতুন্নেছা মুজিব বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) is a government financed public university of Bangladesh.[3][4] Proposed new name is Jamalpur Science and Technology University (JSTU) in 2024, August. ( জামালপুর বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় নাম দাবি করেছে শিক্ষক শিক্ষার্থীরা )
বঙ্গমাতা শেখ ফজিলাতুন্নেছা মুজিব বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় | |
 | |
Other name | BSFMSTU |
|---|---|
| Type | Public university |
| Established | November 28, 2017[1] |
| Chancellor | President Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Vice-Chancellor | Vacant[2] |
| Location | , , Bangladesh 24°57′27″N 89°51′03″E / 24.9574°N 89.8507°E |
| Campus | 30 acres [1] |
| Website | bsfmstu |
History
editIn 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.[5] 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.[6][7] "Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science & Technology University Bill-2017" was passed by parliament on 20 November 2017.[5] The university was gazetted on 28 November 2017.
On 19 November 2018, President Abdul Hamid appointed Syed Samsuddin Ahmed as the first vice chancellor of BSFMSTU. Initially, 136 students enrolled in four subjects: mathematics, management, social work, and computer engineering. The first academic session began in April 2019.[8] Initially, the university operated from a rented building of Bangabandhu Ideal College in Jamalpur. In its second academic year, the university opened a department of electrical and electronic engineering. The university shifted to its permanent campus in January 2021.[9]
On 1 November 2022, teachers went on strike demanding the sacking of Vice Chancellor Ahmed on grounds of corruption and nepotism, charges he denied.[10] Ahmed's term expired on 18 November. On 12 December, Dr. Md. Kamrul Alam Khan, Professor of Physics, Jagannath University was appointed as vice chancellor.[11] The renowned scientist and 2nd VC Dr. Md Kamrul Alam Khan resigned in August, 2024. The new proposed name is Jamalpur Science & Technology University.
Academics
editFaculties and departments
editThe university's 7 departments are organized into 4 faculties.[12]
| 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
editComputer Science and Engineering (CSE) department has seven laboratories.
- Programming Lab
- Software Engineering Lab
Advanced Computer Lab - Networking Lab
- Circuit Analysis Lab
- Analog and Digital Electronics Lab
- Communication Lab
- Databse, Microprocessor & Microcontroller Lab
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) department has 9 laboratories.
- Electrical & Measurements and Instrumental Lab
- Analog and Digital Electronics Lab
- Programming & Computer Lab
- Electrical Machine Lab
- Analog & Digital Communication Lab
- VLSI Design & Simulation Lab
- Power System Lab
- Switchgear & Protection Lab (own substation)
- Basic Power Electronics & Mechanical Engineering Lab (student developed)
Fisheries department has 7 laboratories including the 'Genetic Analyzer Machine Lab'.
- Fisheries Management Lab
- Fisheries Lab I
- Genetic Analyzer Machine Laboratory
- Fisheries Lab II
- Fisheries Lab III
- Bio-diversity Lab
- RT PCR (DNA Testing Lab)
Other departments also use Computer Lab, English Lab, Physics Lab for basic computer learning, scientific experiments and communication development.
Administration
editList of vice-chancellors
edit- Syed Samsuddin Ahmed (19 November 2018 – 18 November 2022)[8]
- Md. Kamrul Alam Khan (12 December 2022 - 12 August 2024)[2]
Accommodation
editFor male:
Mirza Azam Hall (3 storied)
For female:
Nurunnahar Begum Hall (4 storied)
Transportation
edit3 busses for students
3 micro-busses for teachers and staff
Separate vehicles for higher ranked administration.
Other facilities
editCentral 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 250KVA
Organizations and clubs
editDebating Society
Robotics Club
Computer Club
Photographic Society
Blood Donation
Other activities and system: The university has opened IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell). Outcome-based education (OBE) is also ensured here with the help of 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. Al departments recruiting previously experienced teachers and authority emphasizes on laboratory development i.e. practical courses.
References
edit- ^ a b "Welcome to Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science & Technology University". Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science & Technology University.
- ^ a b "President accepts 16 public universities' VCs resignations". The Daily Star. 2024-08-15. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ "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.