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University of Barishal

বরিশাল বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
Former name	Shaheed Ziaur Rahman University Barisal
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	Mohammad Taufiq Alam (interim)
Provost	4 provosts
Dean	6
Academic staff	210 (2024)
Administrative staff	273 (2024)
Students	9300 (2024)
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 (in Bengali: বরিশাল বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়), also known as BU, is a public university in Barisal, a city in southern Bangladesh. This means it is funded by the government, making education more affordable for students. It was the 33rd public university to be created in the country.

The university was founded in 2011. Classes began on January 24, 2012, with six subjects for students to study. Today, it has grown much larger, with 25 different subjects, called departments, organized into six main groups called faculties. Each year, about 1,500 new students join the university to earn their first degree, known as an undergraduate degree. The university also offers advanced degrees called postgraduate degrees.

When it first opened, the university used a local school as a temporary home. It later moved to its own large, permanent campus.

Location and Campus

The University of Barishal is located in an area called Karnakathi, right next to the Kirtankhola river. It's just a short drive from the center of Barisal city. The campus is quite large, covering 50 acres of land.

The campus has everything students and teachers need. This includes buildings for classes, an administration building, a large hall for events called an auditorium, a library, and computer labs. There are also dormitories where students can live, a mosque for prayer, a bank, and a cafeteria.

A beautiful view of the lake on the Barishal University campus.

Getting Around

The university has its own buses to help students and staff travel between the campus and the city. There are regular buses, including double-decker buses, which makes it easy for everyone to get to their classes.

Health and Fun

• Medical Center: The campus has a medical center for basic health needs. For more serious health issues, students are taken to a large hospital nearby.
• Sports: Students have many options for sports, including football, cricket, and volleyball. There are also facilities for table tennis and badminton. Every year, the university holds a big sports competition.
• Library: The university library is a great place for studying. It has over 20,000 books and many journals for students to use.

Student Dormitories

The university has four large dormitories, called halls, where students can live. These halls provide a safe and convenient place for students to stay while they study. Two halls are for male students, and two are for female students.

BU Campus

Barishal University entrance

View from the academic building

Barishal University academic building

View from the highway

Barishal University Campus at night

Barishal University Students and faculty buses

Double-decker students' bus

Bangobondhu Hall

Sheikh Hasina Hall

Play ground view

History of the University

For many years, the people of Barisal dreamed of having their own university. The idea was first discussed as far back as 1960. Over the years, several leaders, including Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Ziaur Rahman, expressed their wish to build a university in the city.

After decades of waiting, the plan was finally approved in 2008. On February 22, 2011, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina officially started the construction of the university.

The first classes began in 2012 with about 400 students. They studied six subjects: English, Management, Marketing, Economics, Mathematics, and Sociology. Since then, the university has grown to become an important center for education in southern Bangladesh.

What Can You Study at BU?

The University of Barishal offers a wide variety of subjects. The subjects are grouped into six main areas called faculties. Most classes are taught in English, except for subjects like Bangla, where Bengali is used.

Here is a list of the faculties and the departments within them. A department is a specific field of study, like Physics or History.