Uttara Government College, Dhaka
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| Uttara Government College | |
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| Location | |
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Uttara, Dhaka , 1229 Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates | 23°51′09″N 90°24′38″E / 23.8524°N 90.4106°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Government college |
| Established | 2013 |
| School board | Dhaka Education Board |
| School code | EIIN- 136579 |
| Principal | Pike Md. Nurul Islam |
| Grades | XI-XII |
| Gender | Male and female |
| Language | Bangla |
| Colour(s) | White, Grey |
| Website | www |
Uttara Government College, Dhaka (Bengali: উত্তরা সরকারি কলেজ, ঢাকা) is a public college situated near Airport Road at Dhaka in Bangladesh.[1][2] The college was established in 2013 and opened on 7 August 2014 with 580 students. It is housed in a 6-storey building with a playground. The college has a total of 900 seats for students. The previous name of the college was Jatir Janak Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Government College.[3]
Students
[edit]In this college, there are approximately 1814 students.
| Group | Number of Seats |
|---|---|
| Science | 300 |
| Business Studies | 300 |
| Humanities | 300 |
Dress Code
[edit]Boys
[edit]- White Shirt with a monogram on the pocket
- Shoulder board on the shoulders
- Ash-colored pants
- White shoes
Girls
[edit]- White Shirt
- Ash-colored gown
- Monogram on the upper part of the right arm
- Shoulder board on the shoulders
- White shoes
Shoulder Board Colors by Academic Division
[edit]- Science Division: Red
- Humanities Division: Maroon
- Business Division: Green
Festivals and Cultural Activities
[edit]The college celebrates various national festivals such as Victory Day, International Mother Language Day, and Independence Day. Discussion sessions on a range of topics are organized. Various essay writing and general knowledge competitions are also held. An annual cultural program is performed.
In addition, events such as science fairs, pitha festivals, and debate festivals are organized.
Organizations
[edit]The college has its own science club named Higgs Boson Science Club. This club was established by Najmul Hasan Sarker, a student of the second batch of this college, who is also the designer of the club's logo. Sultan Arifin, a 10th batch student of the college, is the current president of this club.
There is also a debate club named Dialectic Debating Club. This club was first established in 2023 by some enthusiastic students. Later on 2024, Jubayer Hossain, a student of the tenth HSC batch of this college, gave the club a proper administration and structure.
Krishti Cultural Club is a Uttara Government College-based cultural club in Dhaka, established in 2024. The club was founded by four culturally-inclined students of the college's 10th batch — Alif Hasan Aditto, Mahmudul Hasan Nahid, Maruf and Lima. The initiative was supported and guided by the college’s lecturer of Department of Philosophy, Shakil Ahmed, whose sincere cooperation played a key role in the club’s formation. The name of the club was proposed by the honorable principal of the college, Paik Md. Nurul Islam, while the official logo was designed by one of the founding members and the first panel president, Alif Hasan Aditto.
The club was formed with the vision of uniting culturally-minded students in a creative and expressive environment. It provides students with opportunities to showcase their talents and encourages personal development through regular cultural practice.
At present, the club is operated under its first 9-member Executive Panel, consisting of the following members: President: Alif Hasan Aditto · General Secretary: Prince Mazumder · General Administrator: Mahmudul Hasan Nahid · Group Representatives (Humanities): Nafisa Orni, Jinnat Tanha · Group Representatives (Business Studies): Johaina Hossain, Marufa · Group Representatives (Science): Two members (names not listed)
The club actively organizes cultural programs, workshops, competitions, and festivals, contributing significantly to nurturing creativity and preserving cultural values within the college campus.
In addition to these 3 clubs in the college, there are 3 more volunteer groups in the college. They are BNCC, Bangladesh Red Crescent Society and Bangladesh Scouts.
References
[edit]- ^ "শিক্ষা প্রতিষ্ঠানসমূহের নাম পরিবর্তন" [The names of educational institutions have been changed.] (PDF). shed.portal.gov.bd. Ministry of Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 May 2025. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ "Names of 68 government colleges changed". The Financial Express. 29 May 2025. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ "Names of 68 government colleges changed". bdnews24.com. 29 May 2025. Archived from the original on 30 May 2025. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ "About Us". JJBBSMRGC (in Bengali).