Kabi Nazrul Government College (KNGC) is a governmental college located in
Laxmi Bazar,
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 ...
, the capital of Bangladesh. It was formerly known as Govt. Kabi Nazrul College.
It offers higher secondary education (HSC). It has bachelor's degree and master's degree programmes as well; these divisions are affiliated with the University of Dhaka. Its formar name was Mohasania Madrasa. The name of the institution have been changed four times, the current name is "Kabi Nazrul Govt. College."
History
In 1874, Mohasania Madrasah was established by a grant from the Mohsin Fund. It was built on the model of Calcutta Alia Madrasah (now
Aliah University
Aliah University (AU; ur, جامعہ عالیہ) is a state government controlled autonomous university in New Town, West Bengal, India. Previously known as Mohammedan College of Calcutta, it was elevated to university in 2008. It offers und ...
). The institute was later known as Dhaka Madrasah. In 1915, it became Dhaka High Madrasah. In 1916, the Anglo-Persian department became a separate school named Dhaka Government Muslim High School.
After the establishment of
University of Dhaka
The University of Dhaka (also known as Dhaka University, or DU) is a public research university located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is the oldest university in Bangladesh. The university opened its doors to students on July 1st 1921. Currently i ...
in 1921, the school was upgraded into a college and renamed to Islamic Intermediate College. In 1968, the college section was named Government College Dhaka in 1972, the college was given its current name.
Academics
Kabi Nazrul Government College offers Higher Secondary Certificate, four year honours and one year master's courses in various majors.
Faculty of Science
* Botany
* Chemistry
* Geography & Environment
* Mathematics
* Zoology
* Physics
Faculty of Arts and Social Science
* Arabic
* Bengali
* Economics
* English
* History
* Islamic History and Culture
* Islamic Studies
* Philosophy
* Physical Exercise
* Political Science
* Sociology
Faculty of Business Studies
* Finance and Banking
* Accounting
* Management
* Marketing
Library
It has a library facility for students. It is located on the 2nd floor of the 3rd building. This library has 40,000+ books and 2,000+ journals. Apart from that there's a newspaper corner where students can read Bengali and English daily newspapers. For studying in the library students have to issue a library card. They can also borrow books from the library to their home. The library is open daily from 8.30 a.m. till 3.30 p.m.
Medical service
For medical help there's a medical centre in the college. It's totally free of cost and open for the students.
Hall of residence
There's only one hall accommodated for boys. There's no hall for girls.
* Shahid Shamsul Alam Hall
Canteen
Giving students food at a bare minimum cost the college has its own canteen. It is located in the middle of Shahid Minar and the Faculty of Science Building.
Landmarks
File:Kabi Nazrul Govt College Dhaka.JPG, View from Bahadurshah Park
File:Wooden Staircase in Kabi Nazrul Govt College Dhaka 1.jpg, Wooden staircase
File:Sotne in Kabi Nazrul Govt College Dhaka.jpg, Nameplate
File:Kabi Nazrul Govt College Dhaka Entrance.JPG, Entrance gate
File:Kabi Nazrul Govt. College 001.JPG, Campus
Notable alumni
*
Salma Khatun
Salma Khatun (born 1 October 1990) is a Bangladeshi cricketer who plays for the Bangladesh cricket team. She plays as right-handed batter and right-arm off break bowler. She was the captain of Bangladesh between 2008 and 2020, including capt ...
, Bangladesh's first female locomotive driver
References
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Universities and colleges in Dhaka
Educational institutions established in 1874
Schools in Dhaka District
1874 establishments in India
Kazi Nazrul Islam
University of Dhaka affiliates