List of universities in Bangladesh
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The first university in Bangladesh, then the eastern part of the province of Bengal in British India, was established in Dhaka in 1921. During the Pakistani period (1947-1971), several other universities were established in Rajshahi, Chittagong, and Jahangirnagar. After independence, many other universities were set up.
A total of about 104 institutions represent the conventional higher education institution (HEI) in Bangladesh. These include 54 private universities, 19 public universities, and 31 specialized collages. There are also about 1500 colleges organized under the umbrella of National University (NU) , an Open University (OU) - one of the largest in the world, and a parallel religious high-ed education system. University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC) serves as the regulatory body of all the public (government funded) and private universities of Bangladesh. The Private University Act of 1992 paved the way for vigorous sprouting of private universities. 80% of its universities are in their infancy. The country has severe shortage in higher education capacity. The country is yet to have any research and education network (REN) or digital library consortium (DLC).
Public Universities
These are universities that are funded by the Government. These are highly subsidized and the government covers most of the tuition of students. Among the public universities, the following are the most prominent:
- University of Dhaka
- Rajshahi University
- Bangladesh Agricultural University
- Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
- Chittagong University
- Jahangirnagar University
- Islamic University
- Khulna University
- Bangabandhu Agricultural University
- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Medical University
- Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University
- Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali
- Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur
- Mawlana Bhasani Science and Technology University, Tangail
- Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology
- Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology
- Khulna University of Engineering and Technology
- Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology
- Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
Private Universities
Before 1992, universities were not allowed in the private sector. Following the 1992 act for establishment of private universities, more than 50 have been established. Although most of them are criticized for the low quality of facilities and education, some of them, most notably North South University, have gained renown. Some of the notable private universities are:
- Ahasanullah University of Science and Technology (আহসানুল্লাহ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়)
- American International University, Bangladesh
- East West university
- Independent University, Bangladesh
- North South University
- Queens University
- The University of Asia Pacific
- University of Science and Technology, Chittagong
- Central Women's University
- Darul Ihsan University
- International Islamic University Chittagong
- Comilla University
- Asian University of Bangladesh
- Gano Bishwabidyalaya
- The People's University of Bangladesh
- Dhaka International University
- Brac University
- Manarat International University
- Bangladesh University
- Leading University
- University of Development Alternative
- Begum Gulchemonara Trust University
- Premier University , Chittagong
- Sylhet International University
- South East University
- Stamford University
- Daffodil International University
- State University of Bangladesh
- City University, Bangladesh
- IBAIS University
- America Bangladesh University
- Prime University
- Northern University - Bangladesh
- Southern University, Bangladesh
- Pundra University of Science and Technology
- Green University of Bangladesh
- World University of Bangladesh
- Santa Marium University of Creative Technology
- The Millenium University
- Eastern University, Bangladesh
- Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT)
- Metropolitan University, Sylhet
- United International University
- Victoria University of Bangladesh
- Uttara University
- University of South Asia
- Presidency University
- University of Information Technology & Sciences
- Prime Asia University
- Royal University of Dhaka
- University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh
- Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology
Other Universities
- Islamic University of Technology
- National University -Bangladesh
- Bangladesh Open University
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