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Kabi Nazrul Government College

Coordinates: 23°42′35″N 90°24′48″E / 23.70972°N 90.41333°E / 23.70972; 90.41333
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Kabi Nazrul Government College
কবি নজরুল সরকারি কলেজ
Crest of Kabi Nazrul Government College
Address
Map
1 Municipality Street

Luxmibazer, Old Dhaka

Dhaka
,
1100

Bangladesh
Information
Former namesDhaka Madrasah (1915)

Dhaka High Madrasah (1916-1926)

Islamia Intermediate College ( 1926-1968)
TypePublic School
Public College
Mottoজ্ঞানই আলো
Wisdom is light
Established1874; 150 years ago (1874)
FounderHaji Muhammad Mohsin
PrincipalMohammad Habibur Rahman
GenderMale, Female
Campus size1.2 hectares (3 acres)
Campus typeUrban
SportsFootball, cricket, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, hockey, badminton
Team nameKNGC Team
AffiliationsUniversity of Dhaka
AlumniKabi Nazrul Govt. College Association (KNGCA)
BoardDhaka Education Board
Websitekabinazrulcollege.gov.bd

Kabi Nazrul Government College (KNGC) is a governmental college located in Luxmibazar, Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.[1][2][3] 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.[4] Its former name was Mohasania Madrasa. The name of the institution has been changed four times, the current name is "Kabi Nazrul Govt. College."

History

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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). 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.[5]

After the establishment of University of Dhaka in 1921, the school was upgraded to a college and renamed Islamia Intermediate College. In 1968, the college section was named Government College Dhaka was given its current name in 1972.[5]

Academics

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Kabi Nazrul Government College offers Higher Secondary Certificate, four-year honours and one-year master's courses in various majors.

Faculty of Science

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  • Botany
  • Chemistry
  • Geography & Environment
  • Mathematics
  • Zoology
  • Physics

Faculty of Arts and Social Science

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  • Arabic
  • Bengali
  • Economics
  • English
  • History
  • Islamic History and Culture
  • Islamic Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Physical Exercise
  • Political Science

Faculty of Business Studies

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  • Finance and Banking
  • Accounting
  • Management
  • Marketing[6]

Landmarks

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  • View from Bahadurshah Park
    View from Bahadurshah Park
  • Wooden staircase
    Wooden staircase
  • Nameplate
    Nameplate
  • Entrance gate
    Entrance gate
  • Campus
    Campus

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "Voting at Kabi Nazrul College suspended". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  2. ^ "Voting not well at all". The Daily Star. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  3. ^ "JnU, Kabi Nazrul College Chhatra League activists clash over extortion of money from students". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  4. ^ দু’দিন বন্ধ থাকবে ঢাবি অধিভুক্ত সাত কলেজের ওয়েবসাইট. Barta24 (in Bengali). Retrieved 9 June 2022.
  5. ^ a b "About Us". kabinazrulcollege.gov.bd. 16 January 2019.
  6. ^ "Departments Menu". Kabi Nazrul Government College.
  7. ^ "Salma Khatun, the first female loco master in Bangladesh". The Independent. Dhaka. 4 November 2019.
  8. ^ Dulal, Mahmud (2014). পাকিস্তান জাতীয় দল বাঙালি খেলোয়াড় (transl. Bengali players in the Pakistan national team) (in Bengali). Bishhoshahitto Bhobon.
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