Thakurgaon University is a public university in Thakurgaon District. It is the second general University in Rangpur Division after Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur. It is the 51st Public University in Bangladesh.[1]

Thakurgon University
ঠাকুরগাঁও বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
Other name
TU
TypePublic university
Established2023 (1 year ago) (2023)
AffiliationUniversity Grants Commission (UGC)
ChancellorPresident Mohammed Shahabuddin
Address,
Bangladesh
CampusRural, 200 acres (81 ha) proposed
LanguageEnglish, Bengali

History

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In October 2023, parliament passed the Thakurgaon University Act, 2023 to establish a university in Thakurgaon District.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Naogaon, Thakurgaon to get public universities". bdnews24.com. 28 February 2022. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
  2. ^ "JS passes Thakurgaon University Bill, 2023". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. 29 October 2023.