Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology

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Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology (BAUST)
বাংলাদেশ আর্মি বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়(বিএইউএসটি)
BAUST logo.jpeg
MottoDiscipline, Knowledge, Morality
TypePublic University
EstablishedFebruary 2015 (February 2015)
ChancellorPresident of Bangladesh
Vice-ChancellorBrigadier General Md Lutfor Rahman (Retired)
Address
Saidpur Cantonment
,
Saidpur
,
Bangladesh

25°45′47″N 88°55′03″E / 25.7631°N 88.9175°E / 25.7631; 88.9175Coordinates: 25°45′47″N 88°55′03″E / 25.7631°N 88.9175°E / 25.7631; 88.9175
CampusUrban
Colors   
Green and Golden
Websitebaust.edu.bd

Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology (BAUST) (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ আর্মি বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) is an army-backed university in Saidpur, Bangladesh.[1][2][3]

History[]

Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology is one of the universities run by Bangladesh Army; approved by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on February 12, 2015. On February 15, 2015, It was inaugurated by Asaduzzaman Noor, former Minister of Cultural Affairs Ministry of Bangladesh in the presence of senior army officers of Bangladesh Army.[4]

Location[]

Main Academic Building of BAUST

The main campus is located in Saidpur with infrastructure support from Saidpur Cantonment. Saidpur is a town of Nilphamari district in Bangladesh, part of the Rangpur Division. Saidpur Airport is very close to the university campus.

Faculties[]

BAUST back view
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BAUST Campus

4 years B.Sc. undergraduate courses and engineering courses

Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)[]

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (ME)[]

Faculty of Civil Engineering(CE)[]

  • Department of Civil Engineering

Faculty of Business Studies[]

  • Department of Business Administration
  • Department of

Faculty of Science & Humanities[]

  • Department of English
  • Department of Arts and Sciences

Regulatory bodies[]

Academic Council of BAUST[]

Chairman[]

  • Vice Chancellor, Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology

Members[]

  • Pro Vice Chancellor
  • All Deans
  • All Department/Institute Heads
  • One Professor from Each Department
  • Three Education Patron Nominated by Board of Trustees
  • Two Educationalist Nominated by Syndicate

Member secretary[]

  • Registrar, BAUST

Student life[]

To break the monotony of study different cultural programs are arranged at regular intervals.

Student's dress[]

It is mandatory for students to wear dress with displayed identity card as per 'Dress Code' prescribed by BAUST authority.

Halls of residence[]

BAUST has individual halls for male and female students. Hostel administration is performed by the provost who is selected from one of the senior teachers of the all departments or Ex-Army Officer.

Abbas Uddin Ahmed Hall[]

Abbas Uddin Ahmed Hall (A U Ahmed Hall) is named after Abbasuddin Ahmed, the famous folk artist of Bangladesh. A U Ahmed Hall is a 4 storied building with only male students, having a capacity of 500 students. There are 20 staffs for hall. A U Ahmed Hall is known for the security of the students compared to the other hall in the country. Students get various modern facilities such as 24-hour electricity, 24/7 internet service, gym, games and sports facilities. Annual hall festival is being celebrated in November of every year.

Taramon Bibi Hall[]

Taramon Bibi Hall is named after Bir Protik Taramon Bibi, one of the two female freedom fighters in Bangladesh who had engaged in direct combat during the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971 as a member of the Mukti Bahini (Liberation Army). Taramon Bibi hall is an 2 storied building with only female students, having a capacity of 300 students. There are 20 staffs for hall. As A U Ahmed Hall, it is also known for the security of the students compared to the other hall in the country. Annual hall festival is being celebrated in November of every year like A U Ahmed Hall.

References[]

  1. ^ "List of Private Universities". University Grants Commission of Bangladesh. Archived from the original on 28 August 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
  2. ^ "Army to get three universities". Prothom Alo. 27 November 2014. Archived from the original on 27 August 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  3. ^ "BAUST at a Glance". Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology.
  4. ^ "Army University in Nilphamari launched". Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology.

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