Dhaka City College ( bn, ঢাকা সিটি কলেজ) also known as DCC, is one of the oldest private college in the country of
Bangladesh
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. It is located at Qudrat-i-Khuda road,
Dhanmondi
Dhanmondi ( bn, ধানমন্ডি) is a residential area in Dhaka, Bangladesh, known for its central location, cultural vibrancy and being home to the country's founder, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The origins of Dhanmondi can be traced back to t ...
,
Dhaka
Dhaka ( or ; bn, ঢাকা, Ḍhākā, ), formerly known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh, as well as the world's largest Bengali-speaking city. It is the eighth largest and sixth most densely populated city ...
. It offers
Honors
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* Gareth Honor (born 1979) ...
and
Masters degree programs as well as higher secondary education (
HSC). The college is affiliated with the
National University of Bangladesh
The National University of Bangladesh ( bn, জাতীয় বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়, বাংলাদেশ ) is a public university of Bangladesh that was established by an Act of Parliament as an affiliating University ...
.
![Dhaka city college](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c2/Dhaka_city_college.jpg)
Md. Anwar Hossain has been the college principal . the chief of the college's governing body is
Syed Modasser Ali
Syed Modasser Ali FRCS, FRCOpth is an ophthalmic surgeon from Bangladesh and was the Health, Family Welfare and Social Welfare adviser to the Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, from 2009 to 2013. He is the founder of Mojibunnessa Eye Ho ...
, an alumnus of the college.
History
The college was established in 1957, during the
Pakistani ruling period, with the patronage of local educators and social workers. Classes were held at the
West End High School and afterwards at
Dhaka College
Dhaka College ( bn, ঢাকা কলেজ also known as DC) is the oldest secular educational institution of Bangladesh located in Dhaka. It offers higher secondary education ( HSC). It has Honours and Masters programs as well which are aff ...
. In 1970, college activities were moved to their own premises in Road 2 of the
Dhanmondi residential area. Prior to this, it was known as "Dhaka Night College".
Khan Bahadur Abdur Rahman and
Ataur Rahman Khan
Ataur Rahman Khan ( bn, আতাউর রহমান খান; 1 July 1907 – 7 December 1991) was a Bangladeshi lawyer, politician and writer, and served as Chief Minister of East Pakistan from 1 September 1956 – March 1958, and as the P ...
, both former prime ministers of Bangladesh, contributed significantly to the college's establishment.
Khaney Alom Khan, former chairman of the college's governing body, arranged financial assistance for the development of the academic buildings while he was the
divisional commissioner of
Dhaka Division
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.
Academics
Degrees
One of the colleges of Dhaka Education Board, Dhaka City College provides education in Science, Business Studies and Humanities in the
Higher Secondary School Certificate
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Higher Secondary Education
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. Besides, this college affiliated to the
National University, Bangladesh
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has arrangements undergraduate and graduate programs.
Departments
There are total of 21 departments in this college. Every department is decorated by one coordinator and well qualified and skilled teachers.
Notable alumni
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Agun
Khan Asifur Rahman Agoon, known as Agun is a Bangladeshi musician. The son of actor Khan Ataur Rahman and singer Nilufar Yasmin, he is notable for songs like "''Baba Bole Chhele Nam Korbe''", "''Amar Shopno Gulo''" and "''O Amar Bondhu Go''".
Ca ...
, singer-songwriter and
Bachsas Awards
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winning actor.
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Bassbaba Sumon
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, vocalist,
bassist
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, and founding member of Bangladeshi rock band
Aurthohin
Aurthohin is a Bangladeshi rock band formed in Dhaka in 1998 by Saidus Sumon (vocals and bass guitar), Tonmoy Rahman (lead guitar), Ponir (rhythm guitar) and Rumi Rahman (drums and percussion). They are considered to be one of the pioneering b ...
.
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Mahiya Mahi
Mahiya Sharmin Akter Nipa (born 27 October), known as Mahiya Mahi, is a Bangladeshi film actress. She is considered as the current highest paid actress of Bangladeshi film industry. She made her debut in the film '' Bhalobashar Rong'' in 2012 w ...
, an actress in the
Bangladeshi film industry
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.
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Maria Nur Rowshon, television presenter, radio personality, and winner of
Babisas Award
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...
for modelling.
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Nishat Majumdar
Nishat Mazumdar ( bn, নিশাত মজুমদার) became the first Bangladeshi woman to scale Mount Everest, with the help of three Sherpas - Lakpa Sherpa, Pemba Dorje Sherpa, Mingma Sherpa and a bigger team led by another Bangladesh ...
, first Bangladeshi female to scale
Mount Everest
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.
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Sayeed Khokon, politician and mayor of Dhaka.
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Shahriar Alam, state deputy-minister of foreign affairs,
The People's Republic of Bangladesh.
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Syed Modasser Ali
Syed Modasser Ali FRCS, FRCOpth is an ophthalmic surgeon from Bangladesh and was the Health, Family Welfare and Social Welfare adviser to the Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, from 2009 to 2013. He is the founder of Mojibunnessa Eye Ho ...
, renowned
ophthalmic surgeon
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and executive board member of
World Health Organisation (WHO).
See also
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Dhaka Imperial College
Dhaka Imperial College (DIC) ( bn, ঢাকা ইমপিরিয়াল কলেজ) is a co-educational Bangladeshi private college situated in Dhaka, Bangladesh established at 1995.
History
Dhaka Imperial College was established in Novem ...
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Dhaka Commerce College
Dhaka Commerce College ( bn, ঢাকা কমার্স কলেজ) is a master's level college in Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Established in 1989, it was the first college in Dhaka city to specialise in business studies. Students receive ...
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Dhaka College
Dhaka College ( bn, ঢাকা কলেজ also known as DC) is the oldest secular educational institution of Bangladesh located in Dhaka. It offers higher secondary education ( HSC). It has Honours and Masters programs as well which are aff ...
*
Comilla Victoria College
Comilla Victoria Government College is a college in Comilla, Bangladesh. It is one of the oldest and renowned colleges in Comilla as well as in Chittagong division. The college is located beside of Ranir Dighi on 32 acres of land including its inte ...
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Rajshahi College
Rajshahi College ( bn, রাজশাহী কলেজ ''Rajshahi Kôlej'') is the third oldest institution of higher education in Bangladesh. Established in 1873 in Rajshahi city, it is the third oldest college in Bangladesh after Dhaka Col ...
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