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University of Barishal

বরিশাল বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
Former name	University of Barisal (2011-2018)
Motto	জ্ঞানই শক্তি
Motto in English	Knowledge is power
Type	PUBLIC
Established	2011; 14 years ago (2011)
Academic affiliation	UGC
Budget	৳ 99.997m
Chancellor	President Mohammed Shahabuddin
Vice-Chancellor	Dr. Mohammad Badruzzaman Bhuiyan (Routine-Charge)
Provost	4 provosts
Dean	6
Academic staff	198
Administrative staff	158 (2014)
Students	7539 (February 2022)
Undergraduates	6276 (2022)
Postgraduates	1263 (2022)
Location	Kornokathi (Dhaka-Patuakhali Hwy), Barisal , 8200 , Bangladesh 22°39′36″N 90°21′43″E / 22.6599°N 90.3620°E / 22.6599; 90.3620
Campus	Suburban (50 acres)
Language	English, Bengali

The University of Barishal, also called Barishal University or BU, is a public university in Barishal, a city in southern Bangladesh. It's a place where students go to learn and get degrees. It was the 33rd public university to open in Bangladesh.

The university started in 2011. Students began classes on January 24, 2012. At first, it had six departments and four main study areas. Today, BU has 25 departments across six main study areas. Many departments now offer advanced degrees too. About 1,400 new students join the university each year.

The university first used a temporary campus at Barishal Zilla School. Later, it moved to its permanent home. This main campus is 50 acres big. It is located near the Dhaka-Patuakhali Highway and the Kirtankhola river.

Where is Barishal University?

The University of Barishal is in the Barishal area of Barishal Division. It sits on the eastern side of the Kirtonkhola river. The university is about 2 kilometers from the center of Barishal City. Its campus covers 50 acres of land.

How Barishal University Started

Barisal University Lake view

People in the area first asked for a university way back in 1960. This was even before Bangladesh became independent. In 1973, the Prime Minister at the time, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, said he wanted a university in Barishal. Other leaders, like President Ziaur Rahman and former president Abdur Rahman Biswas, also supported the idea.

After many years, the plan for the university was approved in 2008. The law for the University of Barishal was passed in 2010. On February 22, 2011, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina started the building work. The university officially opened in July 2011 at a temporary campus. Classes began on January 24, 2012.

The main campus construction began in 2012. It is located by the Kirtankhola river. About 900 million Taka (Bangladesh currency) was given to build the university. It was built on 50 acres of land.

In the first school year (2011–2012), about 400 students joined. They studied in six departments. These included English, Management, Marketing, Economics, and Mathematics.

Life at Barishal University

The university campus is 50 acres in size. It has a beautiful natural setting near the Kirtankhola river. There are many trees and open spaces. The campus has buildings for classes and offices. It also has an auditorium, a library, and computer labs. There are places for students to live and a mosque. You can find a bank and a canteen on campus too.

Getting Around Campus

The university has its own bus service. These buses take students to and from the city regularly. This makes it easy for students who live off-campus to get to classes. The university has both single and double-decker buses. Friday and Saturday are weekly holidays.

Health Services

The University Medical Center offers basic health care. If a student needs more serious help, they are sent to a bigger hospital. The Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital is about 4 kilometers away.

Sports and Fun

Students at the university can play many sports. These include football, cricket, and volleyball. They also enjoy table tennis, tennis, and badminton. Students often organize debates and cultural shows. The university also holds annual sports events at its playground.

University Library

The library has over 20,000 books. It also has hundreds of journals and magazines. About 150 students can use the library at the same time.

Student Homes

There are four dormitories, or halls of residence, for students.

What Students Study

Classes for undergraduate students started on January 24, 2012. The University of Barishal began with four main study areas. These were Arts, Science, Social Sciences, and Business Studies. It had six departments: Mathematics, Management Studies, Marketing, Economics, Sociology, and English.

Today, the university has 24 departments in 6 main study areas. Students can earn both undergraduate (first) and graduate (advanced) degrees. About 1,440 new undergraduate students joined in the 2020–21 school year. Most classes and exams are in English. However, the Bangla department uses Bangla.

Images for kids

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  Barishal University entrance

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  View from the academic building

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  Barishal University academic building

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  View from the highway

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  Barishal University Campus at night

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  Barishal University Students and faculty buses

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  Double-decker students' bus

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  Bangobondhu Hall

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  Sheikh Hasina Hall

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  Play ground view