University of Chittagong facts for kids

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University of Chittagong

চট্টগ্রাম বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
Crest of University of Chittagong
Latin: Universitas Chittagong
Other name	Chittagong University
Type	Public, research
Established	18 November 1966; 58 years ago (18 November 1966)
Accreditation	Association of Commonwealth Universities
Affiliation	University Grants Commission
Chancellor	President Mohammed Shahabuddin
Vice-Chancellor	Md. Abu Taher
Academic staff	974
Administrative staff	311 (male 277, female 34)
Students	27,550 (est.) [male 18,000 (est.)] [female 9,500 (est.)]
Location	Hathazari Upazila, Chittagong District, Bangladesh 22°28′12″N 91°47′25″E / 22.4699°N 91.7904°E / 22.4699; 91.7904
Campus	Rural, 2,312.32 acres (9.3576 km2)

The University of Chittagong (also known as Chittagong University or CU) is a big public university in Hathazari, Chattogram, Bangladesh. It opened its doors on 18 August 1966. This makes it one of the oldest universities in Bangladesh.

Its campus is huge, covering about 2,312 acres. This is the largest campus among all universities in Bangladesh. It is also one of four universities in Bangladesh that operate independently by law.

Chittagong University in 1970.

Cool Places at Chittagong University

The University Library

Chittagong University Library

The University of Chittagong has a large library. It holds about 350,000 books. There are also over 40,000 bound journals. The library building was built in 1990 and is very spacious.

Chittagong University Museum

The Chittagong University Museum started in 1973. It began with old items from the History Department. These included fossils found in the nearby Nasirabad hills. Over time, the museum has collected many more historical items and paintings. In 2016, a newspaper called The Daily Star gave the museum an archive of Chittagong's history.

University Shuttle Train

Faculty of Science building

The university has its own special shuttle train. Bangladesh Railway runs the trains, and the university helps manage them. Trains travel from Chattogram railway station and Sholoshohor railway station to the university. Trains also leave the Chattogram University railway station to go back to the city.

Shuttle Train Art

The Chittagong University shuttle trains are famous for their graffiti art. For a while, there were rules about what could be painted. In 2011, the university made rules against putting up posters or graffiti on the trains.

However, eleven years later, a German artist named Lukas Zeilinger and his wife, Livia, brought art back. They painted the train carriages with the help of a university teacher. They paid for this art project themselves.

Life on Campus: Student Housing

As of 2022, there are 14 places for students to live at the university. Nine of these are for male students, and five are for female students.

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  A F Rahman Hall

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  Shahjalal Hall

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  Suhrawardy Hall

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  Bangabandhu Hall

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  Shah Amanat Hall

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  Masterda Surya Sen Hall

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  Shamsun Nahar Hall

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  Pritilata Hall

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  Deshnetri Begum Khaleda Zia Hall

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  Sheikh Hasina Hall

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  Shaheed Abdur Rab Hall

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  Govinda Gunalanker Hostel

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  Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall

Important People from Chittagong University

Famous Teachers

Jamal Nazrul Islam

Dr.Muhammad Yunus

Professor Anisuzzaman

Many talented people have taught at the University of Chittagong. Here are a few:

• Jamal Nazrul Islam: A brilliant physicist and mathematician.
• Muhammad Yunus: The founder of Grameen Bank and a Nobel Prize winner.
• Anisuzzaman: A respected academic who studied Bengali literature.
• Murtaja Baseer: A well-known painter and artist.
• Syed Abdullah Khalid: A famous sculptor and painter.

Notable Graduates

Many people who studied at the University of Chittagong have become very successful. Here are some of them:

• Mohammad Muslim Chowdhury: He became the Comptroller and Auditor General of Bangladesh.
• Shireen Akhter: She was a vice-chancellor (a top leader) of the university.
• A B M Mohiuddin Chowdhury: A politician and former mayor of Chittagong.
• Annisul Huq: A successful businessman, TV host, and the first mayor of North Dhaka.
• Fazle Kabir: A top government official and central banker.
• Hasan Mahmud: A politician and the Minister of Information.
• Surendra Kumar Sinha: A lawyer who became the 21st Chief Justice of Bangladesh.
• Muhammad Masum Aziz: A popular actor in plays, movies, and TV shows.
• Mahfuza Khatun: A talented swimmer.

Images for kids

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  Main entrance

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  Faculty of Biological Science

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  Teachers' dormitory

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  Marine Science building

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  The Chittagong University Act of 1973

See also

• List of universities in Bangladesh