Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University facts for kids
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চট্টগ্রাম ভেটেরিনারি ও এনিম্যাল সাইন্সেস বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
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Crest of CVASU
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Other name
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CVASU |
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Former name
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Chittagong Government Veterinary College |
| Type | Public research |
| Established | 1996 (College) 7 August 2006 (University) |
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| Affiliation | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Chancellor | President Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Vice-Chancellor | A S M Lutful Ahasan |
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| Students | 1200+ |
| Undergraduates | 1000+ |
| Postgraduates | 150+ |
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Zakir Hossain Road
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Khulshi
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Chittagong
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Bangladesh
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| Campus | Urban, 20 acres (8.1 ha) |
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| Hall | 2 |
| Types | Male = 1, Female = 1 |
Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU) is a special kind of public university in Chittagong, Bangladesh. It focuses on teaching and research about animals and their health. It is the only university in Bangladesh that specializes in veterinary science. You can find it in Khulshi, Chittagong.
Unlike many universities that have different departments, CVASU organizes its studies into different faculties. This means it offers degrees based on broader areas of study. For example, it has faculties for veterinary medicine, food science, and fisheries. The university often holds conferences to share new scientific findings.
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History of CVASU
In 1995–1996, the government of Bangladesh started two new veterinary colleges. One of these was in Chittagong. It was first called Chittagong Government Veterinary College (CGVC). The college began teaching students in January 1997. It had 50 students and was part of the University of Chittagong.
The courses at CGVC were very detailed and broad. So, the University of Chittagong made it a separate faculty. People in Chittagong wanted CGVC to become its own university. This was because there were no other agricultural or veterinary universities nearby.
Many journalists and teachers supported this idea. A social worker named Yusuf Chowdhury led a movement to make it happen. Because of his efforts, a building at CVASU is now named after him. In 2005, the Prime Minister's Office agreed to turn CGVC into a university.
On February 2, 2006, the then Prime Minister, Begum Khaleda Zia, officially opened it. It was named Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. The university officially started its work on August 7, 2006. At first, it only had the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Now, it has three faculties, including Food Science and Technology, and Fisheries.
University Leaders
The president of Bangladesh chooses the vice-chancellors for universities. CVASU has had four vice-chancellors since 2006. A vice-chancellor is like the head of the university. Goutam Buddha Das served two terms as vice-chancellor. The current vice-chancellor, Lutful Ahasan, actually studied at CVASU himself.
| Name | Time Served |
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| Nitish Chandra Debnath | 5 November 2006 – 4 November 2010 |
| Abusaleh Mahfuzul Bari | 24 November 2010 – 23 November 2014 |
| Goutam Buddha Das | 9 December 2014 – 8 December 2018, 9 December 2018 – 8 December 2022 |
| A.S.M. Lutful Ahasan | 2023–present |
University Campuses
Main Campus
The main campus is where most of the university's activities happen. This includes all the administrative offices. Students can live in two separate halls here. These are MA Hannan Hall and Bangamata Fazilatunnesa Hall. The main campus also has administrative buildings and the Yusuf Chowdhury building. There are also special places like the Anatomy Museum and the Fisheries Museum.
Anatomy Museum
This is the first anatomy museum of its kind in Bangladesh. It was built in 2016. The university's Department of Anatomy and Histology looks after it. The museum has many preserved animals. You can see horses, cows, deer, camels, ducks, and even crocodiles. It has 30 stuffed animals and 20 animal models. There are also thousands of bones, slides, and pictures of scientists.
Student Halls
There are two places for students to live on campus. One hall is for female students and the other is for male students.
- Bangamata Fazilatunnesa Hall (for female students)
- Bir Muktizoddha MA Hannan Hall (for male students)
Cox's Bazar Research Campus
This campus is mainly for research, especially about the sea. It focuses on projects related to marine life. They are building a hatchery and a water filtration unit here. This is the first time a public university in Bangladesh has an outreach campus like this. The Fisheries department at CVASU also started crab farming on this campus.
Hathazari Research and Farm Campus
This campus is located in Hathazari Upazila, Chittagong. It is used for research and farming. Two new institutes and two new faculties are planned to open here. A lot of money is being spent to build this campus.
Pet Hospital and Research Center
This is the first pet hospital in Bangladesh. It is called the Teaching & Training Pet Hospital and Research Center. Here, students and doctors who are studying further get hands-on training. They learn how to treat and care for pets.
What You Can Study
Degrees Offered
CVASU offers several types of degrees:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.): This program takes five years. It includes one year of practical training outside the university. Students learn about animal health, animal farming, and social sciences.
- BSc Honours in Food Science & Technology (FST): This degree focuses on how food is made, processed, and kept safe.
- BSc Honours in Fisheries (FF): This degree is about fish, fishing, and managing water resources.
- Master of Science (M.S.): These are advanced degrees for students who want to study more after their first degree.
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
This faculty teaches students about animal health and care. It has several departments:
- Department of Anatomy & Histology (studying animal body parts)
- Department of Animal Science & Nutrition (how animals grow and what they eat)
- Department of Agricultural Economics and Social Science (the business side of farming and how it affects society)
- Department of Dairy & Poultry Science (milk products and chickens)
- Department of Genetics & Animal Breeding (animal genes and how to breed animals)
- Department of Medicine & Surgery (treating sick animals and performing operations)
- Department of Microbiology & Veterinary Public Health (tiny living things and keeping animals healthy for people)
- Department of Pathology & Parasitology (animal diseases and parasites)
- Department of Physiology, Biochemistry & Pharmacology (how animal bodies work, chemicals in animals, and medicines)
Faculty of Food Science and Technology
This faculty focuses on food. Its departments include:
- Department of Applied Chemistry & Chemical Technology
- Department of Physical & Mathematical Science
- Department of Applied Food Science & Nutrition
- Department of Food Processing & Engineering
Faculty of Fisheries
This faculty teaches about fish and water life. Its departments are:
- Department of Aquaculture (farming fish and other water animals)
- Department of Fisheries Resources Management (managing fish populations)
- Department of Fishing & Post Harvest Technology (how to catch fish and what happens after)
- Department of Marine Bio-Resources Science (life in the sea)
- Department of Fish Biology & Biotechnology (the study of fish and using technology with them)
How to Get In
Undergraduate Admission
To get into an undergraduate program at CVASU, students take a special entrance exam. This single exam is used for seven different universities that teach agricultural sciences. These universities include CVASU, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, and Bangladesh Agricultural University. Students choose their subject and campus based on their exam results and what they prefer.
Special Institutes
Poultry Research and Training Center (PRTC)
The Poultry Research and Training Centre (PRTC) was started in 2008. It helps with research and training related to chickens and other poultry. It is an independent part of the university. Recently, a scientist from this center created a new type of chicken. This new chicken grows fast like one breed but tastes like a local chicken.
Institute of Coastal Biodiversity, Marine Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation
This institute is located at the university's Cox's Bazar campus. It focuses on studying and protecting the plants, animals, and fish found along the coast and in the sea. It also works on wildlife conservation.
Noted People
Alumni
- Salma Sultana: She won the Borlaug award for her work in farming and the Joy Bangla Award. She is a former student of CVASU.
Faculty
- Goutam Buddha Das: He received the Ekushey Padak in 2022. He was a faculty member and former vice-chancellor.
