Premier University (), also known as PU and PUC, is a renowned

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, Bangladesh. It was established in 2002 by

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. Currently this institution is being managed under the authority of Chattogram City Corporation (CCC)

History

The ex-mayor of Chittagong City Corporation,

ABM Mohiuddin Chowdhury A. B. M. Mohiuddin Chowdhury (; 1 December 1944 – 15 December 2017) was a Bangladesh Awami League politician. He was the mayor of Chittagong, the second-largest city in Bangladesh, for three consecutive terms. Early life Chowdhury was born ...

, conceived the idea of establishing a center of excellence for higher education and learning in Chittagong and initiated a needs assessment in 1998. A project proposal for Premier University was submitted to the

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of Bangladesh in May 2001. The proposal was approved by the

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under the Private University Act (1992), and the University Grants Commission (UGC) approved the curriculum of Premier University. The university came into being on 5 December 2001 and launched its academic programs in January 2002. During 2022, the university arranged its third

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. In 2021 Premier University has obtained permanent campus establishment and operations approval from the Ministry of Education. Among the private universities in Chattogram, Premier University is the first to receive this accreditation. In 2012, this university had previously obtained permanent campus approval from the UGC. During the first years, the university offered a four-year

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and two-year master's degrees in only a few subjects. Currently, the university consists of 6 Faculties and 13 Departments. In 6 December 2024, it's vice chancellor Dr. Anupam Sen has resigned amidst student protest. It's pro vice chancellor and treasurer has also resigned due to the student protest. Students had been protesting for the past two days before their resignation, demanding the Vice-Chancellor's resignation. On 4 December 2024, Wednesday, they locked down three campuses, effectively enforcing a complete shutdown. The officials who have resigned amidst student protest include Vice Chancellor Anupam Sen, Pro-Vice Chancellor Kazi Shamim Sultana, Treasurer Taufique Sayeed, Proctor Ahmed Rajib Chowdhury and Student Welfare and Human Resource Director and Ex Registrar Khurshidur Rahman

Campus

Laboratories

* Computer Labs * Circuits and Electronics Lab * Machines and Power system Lab * Communication and Microprocessor Lab * Design Studio * PLC Lab * Physics Lab * Chemistry Lab * Simulation Lab * Switchgear & Protection Lab

Organization and administration

Anupam Sen, the vice-chancellor of the university and has served from October 2006 to December 2024. There are six

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: Faculty of Business Study, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, and Faculty of Social Science.

List of vice-chancellors

* Anupam Sen (2006–2024) * S. M. Nasrul Quadir (2024–present)

Academics

Faculty of Business Studies

The faculty has five departments: Department of Accounting, Department of Finance, Department of Human Resource Management, Department of Management, and Department of Marketing. It offers the following undergraduate and postgraduate degrees: * Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) * Master of Business Administration (MBA) * Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)

Faculty of Law

Department of Law

The department of Law offers the following undergraduate and postgraduate degrees: * Bachelor of Law (LLB) * Master of Law (LLM) 1 Year

Faculty of Engineering

The Facult of Engineering consists of the following departments:

Department of Architecture

B.Sc. in Architecture.

Department of Computer Science and Engineering

The department was established in 2002. The department offersthe following degrees * B.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering * M.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering

Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

The department offers the following degree * B.Sc. in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Faculty of Arts

The Facult of Arts consists of the following departments:

Department of English

The department of English offers the following degrees: * Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in English (BA in English) * Master of Arts in English (MA in English)

Department of Bengali Language and Literature

The department of Bangla offers the following degrees: * Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Bangla (BA in Bangal) * Master of Arts in Bangla (MA in Bangla)

Department of Fashion Design and Technology

* Bachelor of Arts in Fashion and Technology

Department of Information Science and Library Management

* Post Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Science

Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science consists of the following departments:

Department of Mathematics

The department offers the following degrees: * Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Mathematics * M.Sc in Mathematics - 1 Year ate of approval: 7/7/2019

Department of Public Health

The department offers the following degrees: * Master of Public Health

Department of Chemistry

The department offers the following degrees * B.Sc in Chemistry

Department of Health Science

The department offers the following degrees * MS in Molecular-Biology and Bio-Informatics Date of Approval: 30-01-2024

Faculty of Social Sciences

The Faculty of Social Sciences consists of the following departments:

Department of Sociology and Sustainable Development

The Department of SSD offers the following degrees: * Bachelor of Social Science (Honors) in Sociology and sustainable development * M.S.S in Sociology and Sustainable Development Date of Approval: 13/12/2022

Department of Economics

The Department of Economics offers the following degrees: * Bachelor of Social Science (Honors) in economics * Master of Social Science in economics

Global Alliances

American Corner Chattogram

American Corner Chattogram, established in 2003, is the first American Corner in Bangladesh, located in the vibrant port city of Chattogram. Recently, it has reopened in a new venue in partnership with Premier University in 2023. This educational and cultural hub serves as a platform for the embassy to conduct outreach programs, as well as customized conferences, sessions, and workshops. It provides the Chattogram community with opportunities to explore technology and innovation, receive EducationUSA advising, and access a wide variety of digital and high-tech resources, books, magazines, and e-library materials. It is located in Premier University, 1/A, O.R. Nizam Road, Prabartak Circle, Panchlaish, Chattogram

References

External links

Official website
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