Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science & Technology University (Bengali: বঙ্গমাতা শেখ ফজিলাতুন্নেছা মুজিব বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) is a government financed public university of Bangladesh.[3][4] Proposed new name is Jamalpur Science and Technology University (JSTU) in 2024, August. ( জামালপুর বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় নাম দাবি করেছে শিক্ষক শিক্ষার্থীরা )
History
In 1998, Mirza Azam, member of parliament for the Jamalpur-3 constituency, established Sheikh Fazilatunnecha Mujib Fisheries College on 33 acres in Melandaha Upazila of Jamalpur District. Classes began there in 2000.[5] Azam lobbied for the college to be upgraded to a public university. On 30 January 2017, the Bangladesh government agreed in principle to acquire the college and convert it into Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science & Technology University.[6][7] "Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science & Technology University Bill-2017" was passed by parliament on 20 November 2017.[5] The university was gazetted on 28 November 2017.
On 19 November 2018, President Abdul Hamid appointed Syed Samsuddin Ahmed as the first vice chancellor of BSFMSTU. Initially, 136 students enrolled in four subjects: mathematics, management, social work, and computer engineering. The first academic session began in April 2019.[8] Initially, the university operated from a rented building of Bangabandhu Ideal College in Jamalpur. In its second academic year, the university opened a department of electrical and electronic engineering. The university shifted to its permanent campus in January 2021.[9]
On 1 November 2022, teachers went on strike demanding the sacking of Vice Chancellor Ahmed on grounds of corruption and nepotism, charges he denied.[10] Ahmed's term expired on 18 November. On 12 December, Dr. Md. Kamrul Alam Khan, Professor of Physics, Jagannath University was appointed as vice chancellor.[11] The renowned scientist and 2nd VC Dr. Md Kamrul Alam Khan resigned in August, 2024. The new proposed name is Jamalpur Science & Technology University.
Academics
Faculties and departments
The university's 7 departments are organized into 4 faculties.[12]
Faculty
Department
Faculty of Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Faculty of Science
Fisheries
Mathematics
Geology
Faculty of Social Science
Social Work
Faculty of Business
Management
Multipurpose Building
Laboratory facilities
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department has seven laboratories.
Programming Lab
Software Engineering LabAdvanced Computer Lab
Networking Lab
Circuit Analysis Lab
Analog and Digital Electronics Lab
Communication Lab
Databse, Microprocessor & Microcontroller Lab
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) department has 9 laboratories.
Electrical & Measurements and Instrumental Lab
Electrical Machine Lab
Analog and Digital Electronics Lab
Programming & Computer Lab
Electrical Machine Lab
Analog & Digital Communication Lab
VLSI Design & Simulation Lab
Power System Lab
Switchgear & Protection Lab (own substation)
Basic Power Electronics & Mechanical Engineering Lab (student developed)
Circuit, Electronics & Communication Lab
Fisheries department has 7 laboratories including the 'Genetic Analyzer Machine Lab'.
Fisheries Management Lab
Genetic Analyzer Machine Lab
Fisheries Lab I
Genetic Analyzer Machine Laboratory
Fisheries Lab II
Fisheries Lab III
Bio-diversity Lab
RT PCR (DNA Testing Lab)
Other departments also use Computer Lab, English Lab, Physics Lab for basic computer learning, scientific experiments and communication development.
Separate vehicles for higher ranked administration.
Other facilities
Central Library (with computer and Wifi)
Central Cafeteria
Medical Centre
Bank (Janata Bank)
Central Field
CCTV Covered Campus
Each Department's Seminar Library
Internet Connection ( Ethernet ) in Each Classroom
Electrical Substation 250KVA
Organizations and clubs
Debating Society
Robotics Club
Computer Club
Photographic Society
Blood Donation
Other activities and system: The university has opened IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell). Outcome-based education (OBE) is also ensured here with the help of professors from top-ranked public universities in Bangladesh. Seminars, cultural programs, sports, journals, magazine publication and departmental tours are some of the regular co-curricular activities here. Al departments recruiting previously experienced teachers and authority emphasizes on laboratory development i.e. practical courses.
