Carmichael College
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Logo of Carmichael College | |
| Type | Government university college |
|---|---|
| Established | 1916 |
| Principal | Md. Abdul Latif Miah[1] |
| Location | Lalbag, Rangpur, Bangladesh |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | National University |
| Sports | Football, cricket |
| Website |
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Carmichael College[2] is an educational institution in Rangpur, Bangladesh. It was established on 10 November 1916 and was named after Thomas David Baron Carmichael of Skirling.[3]
The college is situated in Lalbag, 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) to the south from zero point of the Rangpur town. Having an area of 900 bighas (298 acres), it is the largest college of Bangladesh.
History
To create higher education opportunity in Rangpur region, the then local landlords (zamindars), including Gopal Lal Roy Bahadur, Mohimaranjan Roy, and Babu Monidra Chandra Roy, took initiative to set up a college. Local people also came forward to help them. Finally the college was established at Lalbag, 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) to the south from zero point of the town. The first Governor of Bengal, Lord T.D.G. Carmicheal, inaugurated the college in 1916 and it was named after him.
From the beginning the college was under Calcutta University. It is then nationalized on 1 July 1963. Then in 1992, it came under Bangladesh National University.[4]
Academics
More than 25000 students in HSC, Honors and Masters levels are currently studying in this college. The HSC education is controlled by Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Dinajpur when 18 Honors and Masters subjects are taught according to the guidance of Bangladesh National University
Students
- Eleventh Science:300
- Eleventh Arts:300
- Eleventh commerce:300
- First year(HON'S):3230
- Masters(1st phase):6000(regular+private)
- Masters(Final phase):6000(regular+private) [5]
Admission
The admission rule of Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education and National University, Bangladesh is strictly followed by the college. Eligible students are selected according to the result of Secondary School Certificate examination and Higher Secondary Examination by Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education and National University, Bangladesh.
Campus
Having a huge area of 298 acre, the college campus is adorned with academic buildings, tree orchards, ponds and other infrastructures. There are a number of magnificent buildings in the college. These buildings are as old as the college itself. A big library, Shaheed Minar commemorating the martyrs of language movement in 1952, Liberation war monument, a beautiful mosques and a gymnasium are also in the campus.
Deprtment and Subject
Higher Secondary
- Science
- Arts
- Commerce
Hon's and Masters
01. Bengali
02. English
03. Arabic & Islamic Studies
04. Urdu
05. History
06. Islamic History & Culture
07. Philosophy
08. Political Science
09. Sociology
10. Economics
11. Marketing
12. Finance & Banking
13. Accounting
14. Management
15. Physics
16. Chemistry
17. Mathematics
18. Botany
19. Zoology
Notable alumni
- Jahanara Imam
- Hossain Muhammad Ershad
- Rebati Mohan Dutta Choudhury
- Anisul Hoque
- Asaduzzaman Noor
- Nasir Hossain
- Abu Sadat Mohammad Sayem
References
- ↑ "Principal's Message". Carmichael College.
- ↑ Website
- ↑ Maniruzzaman, Muhammad (2012). "Carmichael College, Rangpur". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
- ↑ A brief documentary on Carmichael College Rangpur
- ↑ "At a galnce(মোট ছাত্র-ছাত্রীর সংখ্যা (শ্রেণীভিত্তিক)" (in Bengali).
- ↑ "Subject Information [Year of Establishment and Seat Capacity]".
Further reading
- Sarker, Rafique (18 August 2008). "Brief history of Rangpur Carmichael College". Star Campus. The Daily Star.
Coordinates: 25°43′08″N 89°15′18″E / 25.7188°N 89.2550°E