University of Rajshahi

Overview:

The University of Rajshahi is one of the largest universities in Bangladesh and the largest in the northern region. Established in 1953, it has been providing higher education and research for over 60 years. Located on a 753-acre campus near the Padma River, it is situated seven kilometers east of Rajshahi City Center.

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Research Excellence:

The University of Rajshahi is considered one of the top research universities in Bangladesh. Its researchers have made significant contributions, including reviving the ancient Bangladeshi Muslin fiber and creating the country's first "snake database."

Strong Alumni Network:

The university boasts a strong alumni community both in Bangladesh and abroad.

Academic Programs:

• The university has 59 departments organized into twelve faculties.
• It also has six institutes, two of which (IBA and IER) offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Other:

• The university was established due to the need for a university in the northern part of East Pakistan, which was lagging behind in higher education.
• The university initially held classes at Rajshahi Government College before moving to its current campus in 1961.
• The university's administration building is housed in an 18th-century Dutch trading house known as Bara Kuthi.