Jamalpur Science and Technology University (Bengali: জামালপুর বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) is a government financed public university of Bangladesh.[5][6] It was established on 28 November 2017 by the Act No. 24 of 2017 as the 44th public university of Bangladesh. Later it was renamed in 2024 as Jamalpur Science and Technology University.[7]
History
Main Gate
In 1998, Mirza Azam, member of parliament for the Jamalpur-3 constituency, established Sheikh Fazilatunnecha Mujib Fisheries College on 33 acres in Melandaha Upazila of Jamalpur District. Classes began there in 2000.[8] "Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science & Technology University Bill-2017" was passed by parliament on 20 November 2017.[8] The university was gazetted on 28 November 2017.
On 19 November 2018, President Abdul Hamid appointed Syed Samsuddin Ahmed as the first vice chancellor of BSFMSTU. Initially, 136 students enrolled in four subjects: mathematics, management, social work, and computer engineering. The first academic session began in April 2019.[9] Initially, the university operated from a rented building of Bangabandhu Ideal College in Jamalpur. In its second academic year, the university opened a department of electrical and electronic engineering. The university shifted to its permanent campus in January 2021.[10]
On 1 November 2022, teachers went on strike demanding the sacking of Vice Chancellor Ahmed on grounds of corruption and nepotism, charges he denied.[11] Ahmed's term expired on 18 November. On 12 December, Md. Kamrul Alam Khan, Professor of Physics, Jagannath University was appointed as vice chancellor.[12] The 2nd VC, Md Kamrul Alam Khan, resigned in August, 2024.[13]
After the fall of the Sheikh Hasina led Awami League government, on 16 January 2025, the Yunus-led interim government changed the name from ‘‘Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science & Technology University’’ to ‘‘Jamalpur Science and Technology University’’.[14]
The President of Bangladesh appointed Mohammad Raknuzzaman as the 3rd vice chancellor. He joined as the vice chancellor of Jamalpur Science and Technology University on 22 October 2024.[15]
Academics
Faculties and departments
Central Library
The university's 7 departments are organized into 4 faculties.[16]
Faculty
Department
Faculty of Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Faculty of Science
Fisheries
Mathematics
Geology
Faculty of Social Science
Social Work
Faculty of Business
Management
Bird's-Eye View of CampusPower System Lab JSTU EEEMultipurpose Building
Laboratory facilities
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department has seven laboratories.
Programming Lab
Software Engineering LabAdvanced Computer Lab
Networking Lab
Circuit Analysis Lab
Analog and Digital Electronics Lab
Communication Lab
Database, Microprocessor & Microcontroller Lab
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) department has 9 laboratories.
Electrical & Measurements and Instrumental Lab
Electrical Machine Lab
Analog and Digital Electronics Lab
Research CellProgramming & Computer Lab ( Latest Generation All-in-One PC)
Md. Kamrul Alam Khan (12 December 2022 - 12 August 2024)[2]
Mohammad Raknuzzaman
Accommodation
For male:
Bijoy 24 hall (JSTU)
Hall Buildings
For female:
Nurunnahar Begum Hall
Transportation
5 busses for students
JSTU Boys Hall
3 micro-busses for teachers and staff
Separate vehicles for higher ranked administration.
JSTU Bus Garage
Other facilities
Central Library (with computer and Wi-Fi)
Central Cafeteria
Medical Centre
Bank (Janata Bank)
Central Field
CCTV Covered Campus
Each Department's Seminar Library
Internet Connection ( Ethernet ) in Each Classroom
Electrical Substation 250KVA & 200KVA Generator
Organizations and clubs
JSTU Programming Club
Debating Society
Robotics Club
Computer Club
Photographic Society
Blood Donation
Other activities and system: The university has opened IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell). Outcome-based education (OBE) is also ensured here with the help of professors from top-ranked public universities in Bangladesh. Seminars, cultural programs, sports, journals, magazine publication and departmental tours are some of the regular co-curricular activities here. Al departments recruiting previously experienced teachers and authority emphasizes on laboratory development i.e. practical courses.
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