Islamia Government College
Islamia Government College (Bengali: ইসলামিয়া সরকারি কলেজ) is a government owned college in Sirajganj, Bangladesh. It is one of the first colleges in Bangladesh, established in 1921. The college is affiliated with National University. It is the oldest college in Sirajganj District.
ইসলামিয়া সরকারি কলেজ | |
| Established | 1921 |
|---|---|
| Students | 1000+ |
| Address | J C Road, Sirajganj , , |
| Affiliations | Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Rajshahi |
History
The institution began as a senior madrassa in 1892 before being converted into a high madrassa in 1916. It became Islamic Intermediate College in 1921, serving students from class I through XII. The secondary section was split off in 1966 as Sirajganj Islamia College, and offered an Intermediate of Arts diploma at the time. Bachelor's degrees were introduced in 1972. It was nationalized in 1986.[1]
Departments
Higher Secondary
The college offers higher secondary courses according to the curriculum of National Curriculum and Textbook Board in three different disciplines. After two years of course, Higher Secondary Certificate examination is held under Rajshahi Education Board.
| Group | # |
|---|---|
| Science | 250 |
| Business Studies | 150 |
| Humanities | 150 |
Undergraduate and Graduate program
Undergraduate (Honours) and postgraduate (Masters) programs are running in 16 departments.
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Social Science
Faculty of Business Studies
Facilities
Laboratory
- Physics Lab
- Chemistry Lab
- Zoology Lab
- Computer Lab
Academic buildings
- Science building
- Arts building
- Business Studies building
- Administrative building
- Physical Education building
Others
Islamia government College Library has a collection of around 10,000 books.
- Library
- Mosque
- Central Playground
- Pond
- Flower garden
- Shaheed Minar
- Teacher's residence
- Students hall
Notable alumni and faculty
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Former principals
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References
- ^ Razzaque, M. A. (1986). Affiliated colleges under Rajshahi University. Registrar, Rajshahi University. pp. 30–31.
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