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}}Jahangirnagar University (abbreviated as JU) is a public research university located in Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh.BOOK, Mesbah-us-Saleheen, Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, 2012, Islam, Sirajul, Sirajul Islam, Second, Jahangirnagar University, Jamal, Ahmed A.,en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Jahangirnagar_University, It was established in 1970 by the Jahangirnagar Muslim University Ordinance of the Pakistani Government,WEB, The Jahangirnagar University Act, 1973,bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd/act-441.html, 2023-03-23, bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd, which was amended after the independence of Bangladesh to form the university. It is one of the four autonomous universities by the act of universities in Bangladesh.It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various disciplines, including Arts, humanities, social science, natural science, biological science, business studies, law and engineering.WEB, Jahangirnagar University,juniv.edu/faculty/arts, 2023-05-29, juniv.edu, The university has produced many alumni over the years contributing notably to research, literature, education, culture and sports.WEB, 2021-08-11, 13 Notable Alumni of Jahangirnagar University [Sorted List],edurank.org/uni/jahangirnagar-university/alumni/, 2023-03-23, EduRank.org - Discover university rankings by location, en, The university has 36 different departments under five faculties including the faculty of mathematical and physical sciences, faculty of social sciences, faculty of arts and humanities, faculty of biological sciences, and faculty of business administration. It has several academic and research institutes including institute of Information technology, institute of Remote sensing and GIS, institute of Business administration, Bangabandhu institute of Comparative literature and culture, Wazed Miah science research center, Wildlife conservation and research center, and Butterfly park and research center.WEB, List of Researches Areas, Department of Environmental Sciences,juniv.edu/research/3504, 2023-05-29, juniv.edu, WEB, About Researches of the Department, Department of Statistics,juniv.edu/research/3528, 2023-05-29, juniv.edu, WEB, Resesrch Projects, Department of Chemistry,www.juniv.edu/public/index.php/research/3500, 2023-05-29, www.juniv.edu, It is the fourth oldest generalized public university in Bangladesh. Also, it has fourth-largest university campus in Bangladesh.WEB, Top 5 Largest University in Bangladesh By Area,www.heartenside.info/2021/12/largest-university-in-Bangladesh.html, 2023-03-23, Hearten Side, 14 August 2022, en,

History

Jahangirnagar was the former name of Dhaka. The Mughal city of Dhaka was named Jahangirnagar (City of Jahangir) in honour of the erstwhile ruling Mughal Emperor Jahangir by Islam Khan in 1610.Jahangirnagar University was established on 20 August 1970, but formally launched on 12 January 1971WEB,www.juniv.edu/history-of-ju/, History of JU, Jahangirnagar University, 24 September 2013,www.juniv.edu/history-of-ju/," title="web.archive.org/web/20131019212006www.juniv.edu/history-of-ju/,">web.archive.org/web/20131019212006www.juniv.edu/history-of-ju/, 19 October 2013, dead, dmy-all, under the Jahangirnagar Muslim University Ordinance, 1970 and this day is observed as University Day. Initially, it was named Jahangirnagar Muslim University, and the plan was to operate the university like Aligarh Muslim University. But after the independence of Bangladesh, its name changed to Jahangirnagar University under the Jahangirnagar University Act’ 1973.Its first vice-chancellor, Mafizuddin Ahmed (PhD in chemistry, Penn State) took up office on 24 September 1970. The first group of students, a total of 150, were enrolled in four departments: Economics, Geography, Mathematics, and Statistics. Its formal inauguration was delayed until 12 January 1971, when the university was launched by Rear Admiral S. M. Ahsan, the chancellor.

Jahangirnagar University Act of 1973

ACT NO. XXXIV OF 1973, an act to repeal the Jahangirnagar Muslim University Ordinance, 1970 and to provide for reconstitution and reorganisation of the Jahangirnagar Muslim University.

Location and campus

{{multiple image| width = | background color = | align = | direction = vertical| image1 = Shaheed Minar of JU.jpg| caption1 = The Shaheed Minar of Jahangirnagar University is the tallest Shaheed Minar in Bangladesh| image2 = All over bird.JPG| caption2 = Winter birds at Jahangirnagar University| image3 = Central Mosque at Jahangir Nagar University ,Savar.jpg| caption3 = Central Mosque}}The university stands on the west side of the Asian Highway, popularly known as the Dhaka-Aricha Road, and is 32 kilometres away from the capital. Spread over an area of 697.56 acres (2.8 km2), the campus is surrounded by the Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre (BPATC) on the south, and the Savar Cantonment on the northeast, on the north of which is the National Monument (Jatiyo Smriti Soudho) and a large dairy farm on the east. JU is considered one of the most beautiful university in Bangladesh. The topography of the land with its gentle rise and plains is pleasing to the eyes. The water features sprawled around the campus make an excellent habitat for the winter birds that flock in every year in the thousands and consequently, it is a site frequented by many bird watchers. On 19 January 2017, the university arranged a bird fair in its Zahir Rayhan auditorium.NEWS, JU birds fair kicks off 19 Jan,en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/news/169594/JU-birds-fair-kicks-off-19-Jan, Prothom Alo, 16 January 2018,en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/news/169594/JU-birds-fair-kicks-off-19-Jan," title="web.archive.org/web/20180116071500en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/news/169594/JU-birds-fair-kicks-off-19-Jan,">web.archive.org/web/20180116071500en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/news/169594/JU-birds-fair-kicks-off-19-Jan, 16 January 2018, dead, The Shahid Minar (martyrs’ monument) of JU is the tallest in Bangladesh, 71 feet high and made of ceramic bricks on a base 52 feet in circumference. The height signifies the war of independence fought in 1971 and the circumference refers to the language movement of 1952. It is designed by architect Robiul Hossain.NEWS, JU plays host to country’s tallest Shaheed Minar,bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2008/02/15/ju-plays-host-to-country-s-tallest-shaheed-minar, bdnews24.com, 15 February 2008, 15 February 2008, The university is an autonomous body managed by an executive council known as ‘The Syndicate’. Its statutes need ratification by the university senate, which meets at least once a year to do the same. The Senate passes the university’s annual budget, reviews its academic matters, and elects a panel of three nominees for the position of its vice-chancellor once every four years. the selection and appointment are made by the president of Bangladesh, who is the chancellor of the university. The chancellor also appoints the pro-vice-chancellor and the treasurer of the university.

List of vice-chancellors

The first vice chancellor, Mafizuddin Ahmed, was appointed in 1970.{| class=“wikitable” style=" border: none;“! scope=“col” | Name! scope=“col” | Duration

Mafizuddin Ahmed >| (1970–1972)

Syed Ali Ahsan >| (1972–1975)

Enamul Haque (writer)>Muhammad Enamul Haq	(1975–1976)

Zillur Rahman Siddiqui >| (1976–1984)

Mohammad Noman (educationist)>Mohammad Noman	(1988)

| (1988–1993)

Amirul Islam Chowdhury >| (1993–1994)

Alauddin Ahammad >| (1998–1999)

	DATE=5 JANUARY 2016	ACCESS-DATE=25 SEPTEMBER 2017,	(1999–2001)

	DATE=11 FEBRUARY 2009	NEWSPAPER=THE DAILY STAR	LAST=ROY,	(2001–2004)

	ACCESS-DATE=2021-09-24		DATE=31 DECEMBER 2006	NEWSPAPER=THE DAILY STAR, HTTP://ARCHIVE.THEDAILYSTAR.NET/CAMPUS/2007/08/01/FEATURE_JU.HTM>TITLE=AN HOUR WITH THE VICE CHANCELLOR, JAHANGIRNAGAR UNIVERSITY	NEWSPAPER=THE DAILY STAR	| (2004–2007)

	DATE=18 JANUARY 2009	NEWSPAPER=THE DAILY STAR	LAST=BOSHIR,	(2009)

Shariff Enamul Kabir >| (2010–2012)

M. Anwar Hossain >| (2012–2014)

M A MatinHTTPS://WWW.RESEARCHGATE.NET/PROFILE/M-MATIN-2	WEBSITE=RESEARCHGATE,	(23 January 2014 – 2 March 2014)

Farzana Islam >| (2014–2022)

Md Nurul Alam>| (2022–present)

Academics

Jahangirnagar University is the only university in Bangladesh which preserves about 50% of the total seats for female students.(File:Administrative building of Jahangirnagar University,Bangladesh.jpg|thumb|Administrative Building)

Faculties

There are 36 departments under six faculties.WEB,www.juniv.edu/faculties/, Faculties, Jahangirnagar University, 24 September 2013,www.juniv.edu/faculties/," title="web.archive.org/web/20131010223751www.juniv.edu/faculties/,">web.archive.org/web/20131010223751www.juniv.edu/faculties/, 10 October 2013, dead, dmy-all, www.juniv.edu/faculty/science, access-date2021-08-17, websiteJahangirnagar University, “>

Faculty of Mathematical and Physical SciencesWEB, titleFaculty of Mathematical & Physical Sciences, urwww.juniv.edu/faculty/science, access-date2021-08-17, websiteJahangirnagar University,

(File:Physics department at Jahangirnagar University,Bangladesh.jpg|thumb|Department of Physics)Dean: Farid AhmedWEB, Jahangirnagar University,juniv.edu/faculty/science, 2023-05-11, juniv.edu,

• Department of Chemistry
• Department of Computer Science and Engineering
• Department of Environmental Sciences
• Department of Geological Sciences
• Department of Mathematics
• Department of Physics
• Department of Statistics and Data Science

www.juniv.edu/faculty/socialsci, access-date2021-08-17, websiteJahangirnagar University, “>

Faculty of Social SciencesWEB, titleFaculty of Social Sciences, urwww.juniv.edu/faculty/socialsci, access-date2021-08-17, websiteJahangirnagar University,

Dean: Bashir AhmedWEB, Jahangirnagar University,juniv.edu/teachers/bashir, 2023-05-11, juniv.edu, WEB, Jahangirnagar University,juniv.edu/faculty/socialsci, 2023-05-11, juniv.edu,

• Department of Anthropology
• Department of Economics
• Department of Geography and Environment
• Department of Government and Politics
• Department of Public Administration
• Department of Urban and Regional Planning

www.juniv.edu/faculty/arts, access-date2021-08-17, websiteJahangirnagar University, “>

Faculty of Arts and HumanitiesWEB, titleFaculty of Arts & Humanities, urwww.juniv.edu/faculty/arts, access-date2021-08-17, websiteJahangirnagar University,

Dean: Md. Mozammel HoqueWEB, Jahangirnagar University,juniv.edu/faculty/arts, 2023-05-11, juniv.edu, (File:Main gate of Old Arts building at Jahangirnagar University,Bangladesh.jpg|thumb|Department of Drama and Dramatics)

• Department of Archaeology
• Department of Bangla
• Department of English
• Department of Drama and Dramatics
• Department of Fine Arts
• Department of History
• Department of International Relations
• Department of Journalism and Media Studies
• Department of Philosophy

www.juniv.edu/faculty/biosci, access-date2021-08-17, websiteJahangirnagar University, “>

Faculty of Biological SciencesWEB, titleFaculty of Biological Sciences, urwww.juniv.edu/faculty/biosci, access-date2021-08-17, websiteJahangirnagar University,

Dean: Md. Nuhu AlamWEB, Jahangirnagar University,juniv.edu/faculty/biosci, 2023-05-11, juniv.edu,

• Department of Botany
• Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
• Department of Microbiology
• Department of Pharmacy
• Department of Public Health and Informatics
• Department of Zoology

www.juniv.edu/faculty/business, access-date2021-08-17, websiteJahangirnagar University, “>

Faculty of Business StudiesWEB, titleFaculty of Business Studies, urwww.juniv.edu/faculty/business, access-date2021-08-17, websiteJahangirnagar University,

(File:Faculty of Business Studies, Jahangirnagar University.jpg|thumb|Faculty of Business Studies)Dean: Nilanjan Kumar SahaWEB, Jahangirnagar University,juniv.edu/faculty/business, 2023-05-11, juniv.edu,

• Department of Accounting and Information Systems
• Department of Finance and Banking
• Department of Marketing
• Department of Management Studies

www.juniv.edu/faculty/law, access-date2021-08-17, websiteJahangirnagar University, “>

Faculty of LawWEB, titleFaculty of Law, urwww.juniv.edu/faculty/law, access-date2021-08-17, websiteJahangirnagar University,

Dean: Tapos Kumar DasWEB, Jahangirnagar University,juniv.edu/faculty/law, 2023-05-11, juniv.edu,

• Department of Law and Justice

Institutes

There are four institutes for specialised research and training:WEB,www.juniv.edu/, Jahangirnagar University, www.juniv.edu,

• Institute of Business Administration WEB, Institute of Business Administration,iba-ju.edu.bd/, 2022-05-07, Jahangirnagar University, (E Unit) Jahangirnagar University (IBA-JU) started as the university’s Department of Business Administration (DBA) in 1991. This institute is the first in Bangladesh to offer an undergraduate degree in business. It offers a four-year course of study leading to a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree, and an eighteen-month post-graduate Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.WEB,iba-ju.org/about.html, dead, About IBA-JU, Institute of Business Administration, Jahangirnagar University,iba-ju.org/about.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20160316175229iba-ju.org/about.html,">web.archive.org/web/20160316175229iba-ju.org/about.html, 16 March 2016, 19 March 2016, Since May 2012, there is a Weekend MBA programme for working professionals.NEWS,print.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/old/more.php?news_id=125108&date=2012-03-30, dead, IBA-JU to launch Weekend MBA programme, The Financial Express, Dhaka,print.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/old/more.php?news_id=125108&date=2012-03-30," title="web.archive.org/web/20160307082727print.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/old/more.php?news_id=125108&date=2012-03-30,">web.archive.org/web/20160307082727print.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/old/more.php?news_id=125108&date=2012-03-30, 7 March 2016, 19 March 2016, As of October 2015, the institute admits 50 students every year to its undergraduate programme.NEWS,newagebd.net/167810/ju-admission-test-113-to-vie-for-a-ju-seat/, JU Admission Test: 113 to vie for a JU seat, New Age, Dhaka, 19 March 2016, IBA-JU offers finance, marketing, and human resource management as majors.WEB,iba-ju.org/courses-offered.html, Courses Offered, IBA-JU, 18 June 2016, IBA-JU has seven student organisations such as Infusion-The Cultural Club of IBA-JU, Communic, IBA-JU Business Club, IBA-JU Social Welfare Club, Envision:IBA-JU Photography Club, IBA-JU Sports Club and IBA-JU Debating Club.WEB,iba-ju.org/student_organizations.html, Student Organizations, IBA-JU, 18 June 2016,
• Institute of Information TechnologyWEB, Institute of Information Technology,juniv.edu/institute/iit, 2022-05-07, Jahangirnagar University, (A Unit) was established in 2009.
• Bangabandhu Institute of Comparative Literature and CultureNEWS,www.theindependentbd.com/arcprint/details/114387/2017-09-17, Jahangirnagar University to launch new institute, The Independent, Dhaka, 5 March 2018, NEWS,bssnews.net/newsDetails.php?cat=0&id=681220&date=2017-08-07, dead, News Details, BSS, en,bssnews.net/newsDetails.php?cat=0&id=681220&date=2017-08-07," title="web.archive.org/web/20180305143258bssnews.net/newsDetails.php?cat=0&id=681220&date=2017-08-07,">web.archive.org/web/20180305143258bssnews.net/newsDetails.php?cat=0&id=681220&date=2017-08-07, 5 March 2018, 5 March 2018, WEB, Bangabandhu Institute of Comparative Literature and Culture,juniv.edu/institute/biclc, 2022-05-07, Jahangirnagar University, (C Unit)
• Institute of Remote Sensing and GIS WEB,www.juniv.edu/institute/irs, Jahangirnagar University, www.juniv.edu, WEB, Institute of Remote Sensing and GIS,juniv.edu/institute/irs, 2022-05-07, Jahangirnagar University, provides postgraduate degrees.

(File:Wazed Miah Science Research Centre.jpg|thumb|Wazed Miah Science Research Centre)(File:Fish Hatchery and Research Institute at Jahangirnagar University,Bangladesh.jpg|thumb|Fish Hatchery and Research Center)

Student life

With 22 residential halls, Jahangirnagar University is mandated to provide residential accommodation to every student with separate halls for female students. Each hall has its own administration system headed by a provost and is equipped with facilities such as playgrounds, rooms for indoor games, dining halls etc.WEB,www.juniv.edu/facility/134, Student’s {{sic, Accom, odation, y, |website=Jahangirnagar University | access-date=25 October 2013}}dorms“>

Halls/dorms

Halls for male students

• Al Beruni Hall: the oldest dormitory of the campus, named after AbÅ« Rayḥān al-BÄ«rÅ«nÄ«; it has an extension building.

• Mir Mosharrof Hossain Hall: named after Mir Mosharraf Hossain, noted for its beautiful butterfly-shaped architecture.
• A. F. M. Kamaluddin Hall: named after one of the ex-vice-chancellors of Jahangirnagar University A.F.M. Kamaluddin, a geographer, who died prematurely.
• Shaheed Salam Barkat Hall: named after two language martyrs of the Bengali Language Movement.

• Maulana Bhashani Hall: named after Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani.

• Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall: named after the first President of Bangladesh, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
• Shahid Rafiq Jabbar Hall: named after two language martyrs of Bengali Language Movement.

• Bishwakabi Rabindranath Tagore Hall: named after kobiguru Rabindranath Tagore.
• Sheikh Russel Hall : named after Sheikh Russel, youngest children of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
• Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Hall : named after Tajuddin Ahmed, first Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
• Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam Hall : named after national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.

Halls for female students

• Nawab Faizunnesa Hall: named after the educator Nawab Faizunnesa Choudhurani (1834–1903).
• Fajilatunnesa Hall: named after the first Bengali female graduate in mathematics from University of Calcutta. The original hall became unusable due to its poor condition, prompting the relocation of students to a new hall with the same name.

• Jahanara Imam Hall: named after Jahanara Imam

• Pritilata Hall: named after Pritilata Waddedar

• Begum Khaleda Zia Hall: named after Khaleda Zia, former prime minister of Bangladesh
• Sheikh Hasina Hall: named after Sheikh Hasina, prime minister of Bangladesh
• Sufia Kamal Hall: named after kobi Sufia Kamal, a famous poet and a political activist.
• Bangamata Begum Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall: named after Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib, first lady to the first President of Bangladesh, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
• Fajilatunnesa Hall (new) : newly opened 18 no hall is renamed Fajilatunnesa Hall.
• Rokeya Hall : named after Begum Rokeya .
• Bir Protik Taramon Bibi Hall : named after Bir Protik Taramon Bibi, female freedom fighter of Bangladesh.

(File:Sangsaptak (sculpture) at Jahangirnagar University.jpg|thumb|Central Library Gate)

Central Library

Established in 1985, the JU library is equipped with a huge collection of books. Located behind a monument of “Sangshaptak”, the library is conveniently placed between the main academic buildings and the dormitories. The entire area has Wi-Fi coverage. There are more than 110,000 books, 14,000 hardbound journals, and 22,000 online journals in the library. The library can accommodate over 500 students at a time. There is a cyber centre on the premises. Airy with ample glass openings, the library is an elegant piece of architecture.WEB, University Library Jahangirnagar University – University Library,library.juniv.edu/, 2024-04-09, en-US,

TSC

The teachers-student centre has a prime role in improving the relationship between the teachers and the students of the campus. It is a cultural hub for the university. The offices of several cultural organizations are located here where they practice for the cultural programs and do rehearsal. Indoor games like carrom, table tennis, and chess are available. Moreover, the language learning center is also located here where short courses are offered for university students to learn several foreign languages. Different cultural groups usually perform drama and cultural programs at Muktomacha. Shaptam Chayamancha is a great attraction for students at leisure period.WEB,www.juniv.edu/campus-life/TSC/, TSC, Jahangirnagar University, 25 October 2013,www.juniv.edu/campus-life/TSC/," title="web.archive.org/web/20131029204238www.juniv.edu/campus-life/TSC/,">web.archive.org/web/20131029204238www.juniv.edu/campus-life/TSC/, 29 October 2013, dead, dmy-all,

Zahir Raihan Auditorium

The “Zahir Raihan Auditorium”, located in the TSC complex, is named after Zahir Raihan, a famous Bangladeshi novelist, writer and filmmaker. There is also a seminar hall for seminars, meetings and cultural programmers. The auditorium has 1500 seats, while the seminar hall can accommodate 250 persons. It is an auditorium fully equipped for drama, cultural activities, international conferences, and other similar events.WEB,www.juniv.edu/campus-life/auditorium/, auditorium, Jahangirnagar University, 25 October 2013,www.juniv.edu/campus-life/auditorium/," title="web.archive.org/web/20131121055236www.juniv.edu/campus-life/auditorium/,">web.archive.org/web/20131121055236www.juniv.edu/campus-life/auditorium/, 21 November 2013, dead, dmy-all,

Sculptures and Architecture

The highest Monument commemorating the language movement is situated in Jahangirnagar University. This sculpture named Amor Ekushey. Muktomoncho, a platform which established and named after the great artist Selim Al Deen, the inaugurator of the department of drama and dramatics at JU. The sequential red-brick built stairs in front of the stage provides a captivating sight where audiences sit and enjoy the programs. Different cultural groups, artists usually perform here frequently.WEB, Jahangirnagar University: Kingdom of natural beauty,www.daily-sun.com/post/140986, 2024-04-09, daily-sun, en, The Sangsaptak is the sculpture which holds the untold stories of the Liberation War. The 15-feet high bronze sculpture was installed in 1990 in front of the university’s central library. It was built by the eminent sculptor Hamiduzzaman Khan, whose intention was to uphold the spirit of the 1971 Liberation War.WEB, Sculptural beauty of JU,www.daily-sun.com/printversion/details/341314, 2024-04-09, daily-sun, en, A Shaheed Minar designed by architect Robiul Hossain was erected in front of the Arts Building in 2008 to commemorate the deaths that took place during the Bengali language movement. It is the talles Shaheed Minar in the country.WEB, JU plays host to country's tallest Shaheed Minar,bdnews24.com/bangladesh/ju-plays-host-to-country-s-tallest-shaheed-minar, 2024-04-09, bdnews24.com, en,

Other Spots

The cafeteria offers the students and teachers a healthy and fresh meal in morning and lunch time in an affordable cost, located behind the Amar Ekushey monument.WEB, Jahangirnagar University,juniv.edu/facility/4157, 2024-04-09, juniv.edu, The whole campus is encircled by various types of trees and 12-13 lakes.The water features sprawled around the campus make an excellent habitat for the winter birds that flock in every year in thousands, waterlily and lotus bloom in large numbers in some of the lakes. Moreover, there has a big play ground named central field and a beautiful central Mosque located near the main entrance. Bot Tola, Tarzan Point are also noted by the students and mass people as an ideal place to try traditional foods, evening snacks, breakfast, tea, coffee, shakes and drinks at a cheap price.WEB, Jahangirnagar University: Kingdom of natural beauty,www.daily-sun.com/post/140986, 2024-04-09, daily-sun, en, There is also a large swimming pool, but has been remaining abandoned for 20 years.WEB, 2016-08-25, JU swimming pool remains abandoned for 20 years,thedailynewnation.com/ju-swimming-pool-remains-abandoned-for-20-years/, 2024-04-09, The New Nation, en-US, There are several locations renowned for their unique natural landscapes and beauty. One such spot, akin to Monpura, named after an island in Bangladesh, is situated behind the botanical garden. This place offers a tranquil setting with elevated terrain alongside a picturesque lake, offering a serene ambience. Another intriguingly named spot, London Bridge, lies at the juncture of two expansive lakes. It stands as one of the beloved destinations for watching migratory birds within the campus, situated along the pathway leading to the registrar building.WEB, জাহাঙ্গীরনগরই যেন এক ‘বিশ্ব’!,www.protidinersangbad.com/i-am-mine/135175/protidinersangbad.com/justice/239567, 2024-05-17, Protidiner Sangbad, bn, There are several entrance points to the campus, among them the main and the most popular entrance is dairy gate, the other ones are Joy Bangla gate (also known as Prantik gate), and Mir Mosharraf Hossain Hall gate.

Notable people

Alumni

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• Faruque Ahmed, theatre and television actor
• Kafil Ahmed, poet, singer, and painter of Bangladesh of contemporary age
• Azam Ali, scientist known for having developed a wound dressing
• AKM Enamul Haque Shamim, MP of Bangladesh and former deputy minister of water resource
• Arindam Banik, IMI Kolkata Director
• Selim Al Deen, playwright and theatrical artist
• Shariff Enamul Kabir, chemist and former VC of JU
• Humayun Faridi, theatrical performer
• C. Emdad Haque, academic, environmentalist, and author
• Fahmida Khatun , policy analyst and economist
• Zakia Bari Mamo, model and actress
• A A Mamun, famous plasma scientist
• Shibli Mohammad, dancer and choreographer
• Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, MP of Bangladesh and ODI captain of Bangladesh National Cricket team
• Mohammad Rafiq, poet awarded Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1987 and Ekushey Padak in 2010
• Mushfiqur Rahim, national cricket team player and former captain of the team
• Mohammad Mahfizur Rahman, competed in the 50 m freestyle event at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics
• Mim Mantasha, the winner of Lux Channel I Superstar beauty pageant television reality show that was held in 2018
• Mohammad Salahuddin, former national team cricketer and national team coach
• Shahiduzzaman Selim, theatre, television and film actor
• Sumaiya Shimu, television actress
• Soumitra Sekhar Dey leading Bengali linguist, educationist, and writer
• Mubarak Ahmed Khan, winner of the Independence Award, the highest civilian award for Bangladesh as a recognized scientist in 2024 for his tremendous contribution on jute-based research.

Faculty

• Syed Ali Ahsan, national professor
• Shariff Enamul Kabir, university administrator
• Mustafa Nurul Islam, national professor and former director general of Bangla AcademyNEWS, Nat’l Professor Nurul Islam laid to rest,www.unb.com.bd/bangladesh-news/Natl-Professor-Nurul-Islam-laid-to-rest/70480, 11 May 2018, UNB,
• Hayat Mamud, essayist-poet
• Abdullah Al Mamun, Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award-winning physicist
• Anu Muhammad, economist and anthropologist
• Mohammad Rafiq, poet awarded Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1987 and Ekushey Padak in 2010
• Syed Safiullah, environmental scientist
• Zillur Rahman Siddiqui, Shwadhinota Puroshkar winning professor

Awards

Jasim Uddin Ahmad FRSC (London) was awarded Ekushey Padak for his significant contribution in education in 2006.WEB,studylib.net/doc/7173994/history-of-the-department---jahangirnagar-university, History of the Department, Jahangirnagar University – Science/Chemistry/Organic Chemistry, 2022-03-11,

Research

Jahangirnagar University is illustrating a notable growth in scientific progression over the years. In 2022, 722 Scopus-indexed publications were recorded by the JU teachers and students which is almost 3.6 folds compared to what it was in 2017www.ajkerpatrika.com/254818/%E0%A7%AB%E0%A7%A8-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%9B%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A7%87%E0%A7%9C%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%97%E0%A6%AC%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B7%E0%A6%A3%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%82%E0%A6%96%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BE Research conducted in JU in 52 years.According to SCOPUS database, almost 5.5 thousand articles are recorded from this institution (till 2024), where the most contributing fields of research were Physics, Computer science, Medicine, Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Material Science, Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology consists of almost 65% of the total research took place in JU till 2024.www.scopus.com/pages/organization/60029276 JU Scopus Profile, retrieved April, 2024. Academically, JU also provides graduate degrees like Mphil and PhD in most of the departments.The Wazed Miah Science Research center consists of numerous modern equipments for scientific research including spectroscopes, microscopes, HPLC, water sample analyzer and so on.WEB, Jahangirnagar University,juniv.edu/center/wmsrc, 2024-05-17, juniv.edu, The butterfly park is the home of almost 110 species of butterflies which is established with a vision to research on biodiversity, breeding, and role of butterflies on environment. The university also arranges butterfly fair to spread awareness among children and mass people, and also showcases the diverse species present in JUthefinancialexpress.com.bd/education/butterfly-fair-at-jahangirnagar-university-on-friday-1669813586 Butterfly fair at Jahangirnagar University The Wari-Bateshwar historical archaeological site was one of the most notable findings from the archaeology department of Jahangirnagar University. The traces of human presence and man-made materials dating back some 1,000-1,200 years have been found in the world’s largest coastal mangrove forest Sundarbans is also one of the prominent hypothesis made by the archeological research group led by Dr. Sufi Mostafizur Rahman.WEB, New findings could rewrite Bangladesh’s history,www.aljazeera.com/features/2018/3/12/new-findings-could-rewrite-bangladeshs-history, 2024-05-17, Al Jazeera, en, WEB, Wari-Bateshwar: The Story Of An Ancient Fort City,www.daily-sun.com/magazine/details/332579, 2024-05-17, daily-sun, en,

Rankings

During 2023 and 2024, in Times Higher Education World University Rankings, JU was placed between 801-1000th among the best global universities and ranked first in Bangladesh. In 2023, JU placed 351-400 position in Times Higher Education Asian University Ranking, the leading university in Bangladesh; and that improved further again in to 301-350 among asian universities (2024) and placed at first in Bangladesh. The research quality score of JU was 71.9 during this period, which is the 2nd highest among Bangladeshi universities, and the highest among ranked public universities. In terms of teaching, it also stood 2nd with a score of 24.9 in Bangladesh. In subject ranking of the same ranking during 2024, JU ranked 501-600th globally in physical sciences, and 301-350th in social sciences. In QS rankings, JU was placed between 1201-1400th among the top global universities and 351-400th among best Asian universities, 90th among the best Southern Asia universities. WEB, 2018-09-19, World University Rankings,www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings, 2024-03-24, Times Higher Education (THE), en, WEB, QS Universities Rankings - Top Global Universities & Colleges,www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings, 2024-03-24, Top Universities, en, {| class=“wikitable“|+ Jahangirnagar University Rankings! Ranking Organization !! Rank

QS World University Rankings>QS World	1201-1400th

QS World University Rankings>QS Southern Asia	90th

Times Higher Education World University Rankings>THE World	801-1000th

Times Higher Education World University Rankings>THE Asia	301-350th

Convocation

The first convocation of JU was held in 1997. Then the second, third, fourth and fifth convocation took place during 2001, 2006, 2010 and 2015, respectively. The 6th convocation took place almost after 8 years, in 25 February, 2023, where more than 15 thousand students participated. The acting vice-chancellor during 6th convocation was Dr. Nurul Alam, and the chief guest was the chancellor and former president of Bangladesh Mohammad Abdul Hamid.WEB, 2023-02-26, Sixth JU convocation held,www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/sixth-ju-convocation-held-3257416, 2024-05-17, The Daily Star, en,

See also

• List of Islamic educational institutions
• Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
• University of Dhaka (DU)
• University of Rajshahi (RU)
• University of Chittagong (CU)

References

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• Old photographs of the campus

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