Jahangirnagar University 1860208 222074180 2008-06-27T12:59:18Z INobody 7352118 /* External links */ {{Infobox_University |name = Jahangirnagar University |bn:জাহাঙ্গীরনগর বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় |image = [[Image:JU-logo.png|250px|Logo]] | |established = 1970 |chancellor = [[Iajuddin Ahmed]] |vice_chancellor = Prof. M. Muniruzzaman |city=[[Savar]] | |country=[[Bangladesh]] |campus=[[rural area|rural]], 697.56 acres (2.823 km²)| |students=4,985| |faculty=347| |type = [[public university|Public]] |website=[http://www.juniv.edu/ www.juniv.edu] }} '''Jahangirnagar University''' ({{lang-bn|জাহাঙ্গীরনগর বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়}} ''Jahaŋgirnôgor Bishshobiddalôe'') is a public university of [[Bangladesh]]. It is the one and only residential university in the country.{{Fact|date=July 2007}} The university was established in 1970 by the Jahangirnagar Muslim University Ordinance, 1970 (later amended as Jahangirnagar University Act, 1973), During the two preceding years, it operated as a project.{{Fact|date=July 2007}} Its first Vice-Chancellor took up office on [[September 24]], [[1970]]. The first group of students, a total of 150, was enrolled in four departments: Economics, Geography, Mathematics and Statistics. Its formal inauguration was delayed until [[January 12]], [[1971]], when the university was formally launched by Rear Admiral S. M. Ahsan, the Chancellor. The university was formally launched on 12 January 1970. Today Jahangirnagar University is one of the most reputed universities in the country. Today the university has a total of 4,985 students, 347 teachers, 157 staffs and 1,100 other employees. ==Location and campus== [[Image:Migratory Birds at Jahangirnagar University1.jpg||thumb|left|220px|[[Migratory birds]] at the Jahangirnagar University campus]] [[Image:sahid minar.jpg|thumb|right|150px|The Central ''Shaheed Minar'' of the University, which commemorates the martyrs of the Liberation War of Bangladesh.]] The university stands on the west side of the Asian Highway, popularly known as the Dhaka-Aricha Road, and is only 32 kilometers away from the capital. Spread over a land area of 697.56 acres (2.8 km²), the campus lies between the Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre (BPATC) and the [[Savar]] Cantonment, on the north of which is the National Monument ([[Jatiyo Smriti Soudho]]). The topography of the land, with its gentle rise and plains, is soothing to the eye. The bodies of water sprawling around the campus make an excellent habitat for the winter birds that flock there every year by the thousands, making bird-watching a favorite pastime for many visitors, students and staff. Jahangirnagar is the only residential university of Bangladesh. The beauty of this university campus attracts tourists.The university is completely residential, every student has an accommodation in one of the dormitories of the university. == Departments == There are 26 departments under 4 faculties: '''Faculty of Arts and Humanities''' *Department of Bangla *Department of English *Department of History *Department of Philosophy *Department of Archaeology *Department of Drama and Dramatics *Department of International Relations '''Faculty of Biological Science''' *Department of Botany *Department of Zoology *[[ Department of Pharmacy, Jahangirnagar University | Department of Pharmacy ]] *Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology *Department of Microbiology '''Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Science''' *Department of Physics *Department of Statistics *Department of Chemistry *Department of Mathematics *Department of Geological Science *Department of Environmental Science *[[Department of Computer Science & Engineering (Jahangirnagar University) | Department of Computer Science & Engineering]] '''Faculty of Social Science''' *Department of Economics *Department of Anthropology *Department of Government and Politics *Department of Business Administration *Department of Geography and Environment *Department of Urban and Regional Planning *Department of Public Administration == Institutes == There are two institutes for specialized research and training: *Institute of Computer and Information Technology *Institute of Remote Sensing == Halls/Dorms == '''Halls for Male Students''' [[Image:alberuni hall.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Al-Beruni Hall, the oldest dormitory.]] *Al Beruni Hall *Mir Mosharrof Hossain Hall *A. F. M Kamaluddin Hall *Shahid Salam Barkat Hall *Moulana Bhashani Hall *Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall '''Halls for Female Students''' *Nobab Foijunnesha Hall *Fajilatunnesha Hall *Jahanara Imam Hall *Pritilota Hall *Begum Khaleda Zia Hall ==Other establishments== The Central Library of the university is located between the main academic buildings and the dormitories. The library has a collection of over 95,000 titles. The university has a gymnasium, swimming pool, and a central cafeteria. The university has its own medical centre. Adequate bus services between the campus and Dhaka city are also provided. There is also an amphitheatre and a Teacher-Students Centre (TSC) in the campus. ==External links== {{commons|Category:Jahangirnagar University|Jahangirnagar University}} *[http://www.juniv.edu Official website of Jahangirnagar University] *[http://banglapedia.search.com.bd/HT/J_0023.htm Banglapedia on Jahangirnagar University] *[http://www.muzharulislam.com/projects/jahangirnagar_university.html Old Photographs of the Campus] *[http://www.sasnet.lu.se/cont05savar.html A report from the Swedish South Asian Studies Network] *[http://www.juniv.edu/chemistry.htm Official web page, Department of Chemistry, JU ] *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/juchembd/ Yahoo! Group, Department of Chemistry, JU ] *[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8780184436 Facebook Link, Department of Chemistry, JU ] *[http://www.juniv.edu/chemistry_teachers.htm Faculty page, Department of Chemistry, JU ] *[http://www.juenglish.com Website of the Department of English,Jahangirnagar University] *[http://www.jualumni.net Jahangirnagar University Alumni Database] *[http://groups.google.com/group/ju-campus-photographs?lnk=srg Recent Photographs of the Campus] *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rc_jahangirnagar Groups of the Students of 30th Batch] *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jubd Common Forum of Students and Teachers of Jahangirnagar University (JUBD)] *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jumail Common Forum of Students and Teachers of Jahangirnagar University (JUMail)] *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jahangirnagar Common Forum of Students and Teachers of Jahangirnagar University (Jahangirnagar)] {{Public Universities of Bangladesh}} [[Category:Public universities of Bangladesh]] [[Category:Educational institutions established in 1970]] [[bn:জাহাঙ্গীরনগর বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়]]