Who invented Dhaka University?
Nawab Bahadur Sir Khwaja Salimullah
Nawab Bahadur Sir Khwaja Salimullah, who played a pioneering role in establishing the university in Dhaka, donated 600 acres of land from his estate for this purpose. It has made significant contributions to the modern history of Bangladesh.
When was Dhaka University established?
July 1921
University of Dhaka/Founded
Established in 1921, under the Dacca University Act 1920 of the Indian Legislative Council, the university is modelled after British universities. Academic activities started on 1 July 1921, with three faculties: Arts, Science, and Law.
Who is the first girl of Dhaka University?
Lilabati Nag
Have you ever heard of Lilabati Nag? The first female student of University of Dhaka back in 1923, Lila attained ‘first class first’ in her Master’s from her department.
What is the rank of Dhaka University in world?
1794
University of Dhaka Ranking 2020-21 – Center for World University Rankings (CWUR)
| Institution Name | University of Dhaka |
|---|---|
| Location | Bangladesh |
| World Rank | 1794 |
| National Rank | 1 |
| Quality of Education Rank | – |
Which is the largest university in Bangladesh?
The University of Dhaka
The University of Dhaka is now the largest public university in Bangladesh.
How did Dhaka get its name?
Dhaka’s name is said to refer to the dhak tree, once common in the area, or to Dhakeshwari (“The Hidden Goddess”), whose shrine is located in the western part of the city.
How many universities are there in Dhaka?
Dhaka division is home to thirteen public universities, among which eight are in Dhaka City.
What is the name of the first search engine in Bangladesh?
Pipilika
Pipilika is the country’s first and only search engine that can search both Bangla and English. It searches and automatically characterizes Bangla and English newspapers of the country, blog sites, Bangla Wikipedia and government websites. It prioritizes Bangla information over English.
What is the No 1 university in Bangladesh?
University of Dhaka
2021 Bangladeshi University Ranking
| sort by: rank a-z town oldest filter by: public private non-profit for-profit | ||
|---|---|---|
| # | University | Town |
| 1 | University of Dhaka | Dhaka … |
| 2 | BRAC University | Dhaka … |
| 3 | Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology | Dhaka |
Which is the first private university in Bangladesh?
North South University (NSU)
North South University (NSU), the first private university in Bangladesh, was established in 1992 by the then Foundation for Promotion of Education and Research (FPER), a charitable, non-profit, non-commercial and non-political organization.
