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Jamalpur Science and Technology University
  Jamalpur Science & Technology University (Bengali: জামালপুর বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) is a government financed public university of Bangladesh.[4][5] It is established on 28 November 2017 vide act no 24 of 2017 as the 44th public university of Bangladesh. Later it was renamed at 2024 as Jamalpur Science & Technology University. The President of Bangladesh appointed Mohammad Raknuzzaman as the 3rd vice chancellor. He joined as the vice chancellor of Jamalpur Science and Technology University on 22 October 2024.[6] JSTU is the commonly used short name of Jamalpur Science & Technology University. HistoryIn 1998, Mirza Azam, member of parliament for the Jamalpur-3 constituency, established Sheikh Fazilatunnecha Mujib Fisheries College on 33 acres in Melandaha Upazila of Jamalpur District. Classes began there in 2000.[7] Azam lobbied for the college to be upgraded to a public university. On 30 January 2017, the Bangladesh government agreed in principle to acquire the college and convert it into Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science & Technology University.[8][9] "Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science & Technology University Bill-2017" was passed by parliament on 20 November 2017.[7] The university was gazetted on 28 November 2017. On 19 November 2018, President Abdul Hamid appointed Syed Samsuddin Ahmed as the first vice chancellor of BSFMSTU. Initially, 136 students enrolled in four subjects: mathematics, management, social work, and computer engineering. The first academic session began in April 2019.[10] Initially, the university operated from a rented building of Bangabandhu Ideal College in Jamalpur. In its second academic year, the university opened a department of electrical and electronic engineering. The university shifted to its permanent campus in January 2021.[11] On 1 November 2022, teachers went on strike demanding the sacking of Vice Chancellor Ahmed on grounds of corruption and nepotism, charges he denied.[12] Ahmed's term expired on 18 November. On 12 December, Md. Kamrul Alam Khan, Professor of Physics, Jagannath University was appointed as vice chancellor.[13] The 2nd VC, Md Kamrul Alam Khan, resigned in August, 2024.[citation needed] On 16 January 2025, the Yunus-led interim government changed the name from ‘‘Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science & Technology University’’ to ‘‘Jamalpur Science and Technology University’’.[14] AcademicsFaculties and departmentsThe university's 7 departments are organized into 4 faculties.[15]
  Laboratory facilitiesComputer Science and Engineering (CSE) department has seven laboratories.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) department has 9 laboratories.
 Fisheries department has 7 laboratories including the 'Genetic Analyzer Machine Lab'.
Other departments also use Computer Lab, English Lab, Physics Lab for basic computer learning, scientific experiments and communication development.  AdministrationList of vice-chancellors
AccommodationFor male: Bijoy 24 hall (JSTU)  For female: Nurunnahar Begum Hall Transportation3 busses for students  3 micro-busses for teachers and staff Separate vehicles for higher ranked administration. Other facilitiesCentral Library (with computer and Wifi) Central Cafeteria Medical Centre Bank (Janata Bank) Central Field CCTV Covered Campus Each Department's Seminar Library Internet Connection ( Ethernet ) in Each Classroom Electrical Substation 250KVA & 200KVA Generator Organizations and clubsJSTU Programming Club Debating Society Robotics Club Computer Club Photographic Society Blood Donation Other activities and system: The university has opened IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell). Outcome-based education (OBE) is also ensured here with the help of professors from top-ranked public universities in Bangladesh. Seminars, cultural programs, sports, journals, magazine publication and departmental tours are some of the regular co-curricular activities here. Al departments recruiting previously experienced teachers and authority emphasizes on laboratory development i.e. practical courses. References
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