Dhaka City College

Dhaka City College
	Arcade in front of college entrance gates
Other name	City College
Former names	Dhaka Night College
Motto	Build The Nation
Type	Private
Established	1957
Parent institution	National University (Bangladesh)
Academic affiliation	Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Dhaka
Chairman	Syed Modasser Ali
Principal	Bedar Uddin Ahmed
Academic staff	200
Students	5,000 (approx.)
Address	House #88, Road #2, Dhanmondi, Dhanmondi, Dhaka, 1205, Bangladesh; 23°44′24″N 90°22′58″E / 23.7399°N 90.3827°ECoordinates: 23°44′24″N 90°22′58″E / 23.7399°N 90.3827°E
Campus	Urban
Language	English, Bengali
Education system	Both —; Gender-isolated education; Co-education;
Colours	Black, gray and cardinal red
Website	www.dhakacitycollege.edu.bd

Dhaka City College (Bengali: ঢাকা সিটি কলেজ) also known as , is one of the oldest private college in the country of Bangladesh. It is located at Qudrat-i-Khuda road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka. It offers Honors and Masters degree programs as well as higher secondary education (HSC).^[1] The college is affiliated with the National University of Bangladesh.

Prof. Md. Anwar Hossain has been the college principal since 2019. As of the third quarter of 2017, the chief of the college's governing body is Prof. Dr. Syed Modasser Ali, an alumnus of the college.^[2]

History[]

The college was established in 1957, during the Pakistani ruling period, with the patronage of local educators and social workers. Classes were held at the West End High School and afterwards at Dhaka College. In 1970, college activities were moved to their own premises in Road 2 of the Dhanmondi residential area.^[3] Prior to this, it was known as "Dhaka Night College."

Khan Bahadur Abdur Rahman and Ataur Rahman Khan, both former prime ministers of Bangladesh, contributed significantly to the college's establishment.^[4] Khaney Alom Khan, former chairman of the college's governing body, arranged financial assistance for the development of the academic buildings while he was the divisional commissioner of Dhaka Division.

Academics^{[citation needed]}[]

Degrees[]

One of the colleges of Dhaka Education Board, Dhaka City College provides education in Science, Business Studies and Humanities in the Higher Secondary School Certificate. Besides, this college affiliated to the National University, Bangladesh has arrangements undergraduate and graduate programs.

HSC Program[]

Science
Business Studies
Humanities

Undergraduate Program[]

BA
BBA (Honors)
BBA (Professional)
BSc
BSc in CSE (Professional)

Graduate Program[]

MA
MBA (Professional)
MBA in Accounting
MBA in Finance & Banking
MBA in Management
MBA in Marketing
M.Sc. in CSE
MSS in Economics

Departments[]

There are total of 21 departments in this college. Every department is decorated by one coordinator and well qualified and skilled teachers.

Faculty of Arts & Social Science[]

Department of Bengali
Department of English
Department of Islamic Studies
Department of Islamic History
Department of Economics
Department of Political science
Department of Social Welfare
Department of Geography
Department of Psychology
Department of Philosophy

Faculty of Business Studies[]

Department of BBA (Professional)
Department of Accounting
Department of Finance & Banking
Department of Management
Department of Marketing

Faculty of Engineering (Professionals)[]

Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

Faculty of Science[]

Department of Chemistry
Department of Biology
Department of Physics
Department of Mathematics
Department of Statistics

Notable alumni^{[citation needed]}[]

Agun, singer-songwriter and Bachsas Awards winning actor.
Bassbaba Sumon, vocalist, bassist, and founding member of Bangladeshi rock band Aurthohin.
Mahiya Mahi, an actress in the Bangladeshi film industry.
Maria Nur Rowshon, television presenter, radio personality, and winner of Babisas Award for modelling.
Nishat Majumdar, first Bangladeshi female to scale Mount Everest.
Sayeed Khokon, politician and mayor of Dhaka.
Shahriar Alam, state deputy-minister of foreign affairs, The People's Republic of Bangladesh.
Syed Modasser Ali, renowned ophthalmic surgeon and executive board member of World Health Organisation (WHO).
Prito Reza, One of the best photographer in Bangladesh.

References[]

^ "Nine out of top 10 colleges from city | A list with highest GPA holders". The Daily Star. Bangladesh. July 25, 2009. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
^ "Dhaka City College | Message of the Chairman". Dhaka City College Official Website. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
^ Star Online Report (December 28, 2018). "PM Hasina to cast vote at Dhaka City College". The Daily Star. Bangladesh. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
^ "WELCOME TO THE DHAKA CITY COLLEGE DHAKA | ABOUT DCC". Dhaka City College Blog. Retrieved June 1, 2020.

[1] "Nine out of top 10 colleges from city | A list with highest GPA holders". The Daily Star. Bangladesh. July 25, 2009. Retrieved September 13, 2019.

[2] "Dhaka City College | Message of the Chairman". Dhaka City College Official Website. Retrieved September 13, 2019.

[3] Star Online Report (December 28, 2018). "PM Hasina to cast vote at Dhaka City College". The Daily Star. Bangladesh. Retrieved September 13, 2019.

[4] "WELCOME TO THE DHAKA CITY COLLEGE DHAKA | ABOUT DCC". Dhaka City College Blog. Retrieved June 1, 2020.

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Dhaka City College

Contents

History[]

Academics^{[citation needed]}[]

Degrees[]

HSC Program[]

Undergraduate Program[]

Graduate Program[]

Departments[]

Faculty of Arts & Social Science[]

Faculty of Business Studies[]

Faculty of Engineering (Professionals)[]

Faculty of Science[]

Notable alumni^{[citation needed]}[]

See also[]

References[]

Dhaka City College

History[]

Academics[citation needed][]

Degrees[]

HSC Program[]

Undergraduate Program[]

Graduate Program[]

Departments[]

Faculty of Arts & Social Science[]

Faculty of Business Studies[]

Faculty of Engineering (Professionals)[]

Faculty of Science[]

Notable alumni[citation needed][]

See also[]

References[]

Academics^{[citation needed]}[]

Notable alumni^{[citation needed]}[]