Government Titumir College (Bengali: সরকারি তিতুমীর কলেজ) is a public educational institution in Bangladesh. It is located on the A.K. Khandakar Road in the Mohakhali, Dhaka.[1][2][3] This college is named after Mir Nesar Ali Titumir, who was killed fighting against British colonial rule. The college is affiliated with the University of Dhaka[4][5][6]
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সরকারি তিতুমীর কলেজ | |
 Crest of Government Titumir College | |
Former names | Jinnah College |
|---|---|
| Motto | জ্ঞানই শক্তি |
Motto in English | Knowledge is power |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 7 May 1968 |
| Affiliation | University of Dhaka |
| Chancellor | President of Bangladesh |
| Vice-Chancellor | Niaz Ahmed Khan |
| Principal | Shipra Rani Mandal |
Academic staff | 225+ |
Administrative staff | 250+ |
| Students | 35000+ |
| Location | Bir Uttam AK Khandakar Rd, Mohakhali , , 23°46′53″N 90°24′15″E |
| Campus | Urban, 4.5 hectares (11 acres) |
| Website | titumircollege.gov.bd |
History
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This college was established on 7 May 1968, named Jinnah College at the time. In the turbulent days of Non Co-operation Movement on 3 March 1971, this college was named after Titumir.[7] This was done on the eve of the meeting of Maolana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani and Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Paltan Maidan. It was led by the important central member of Sarbadaliya Chhatra Sangram Parishad and student of this College Colonel Md. Abdus Salam (Rtd), Bir Pratik.
Affiliation
(7 May 1968 – 20 October 1992)- University of Dhaka
(21 October 1992 – 15 February 2017) - National University of Bangladesh
(16 February 2017 - Present) - University of Dhaka
Structure
As a government educational institution, it started as a degree (pass) college first. One of the important features of this college is to continue co-education in a generous and congenial environment.
Intermediate course was introduced in this college in 1970. This college was acknowledged by the Dhaka Education Board on 19 May 1971. On 31 May 1972, honours courses were introduced in Bangla and chemistry department under the University of Dhaka. M.A. (part-1) was started in this college in English, political science, botany, zoology and maths subjects on 28 January 1995. Currently it provides honours and master's courses on Bangla, English, economics, political science, philosophy, sociology, social work, history, Islamic history & culture, Islamic studies, physics, chemistry, botany, zoology, maths, accounting, management, marketing and finance & banking. Moreover, it provides non-credit optional ICT subject for master's students.
Faculties
Faculty of Arts & Social Science
- Department of Bangla
- Department of English
- Department of History
- Department of Islamic History & Culture
- Department of Philosophy
- Department of Islamic Studies
- Department of Economics
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Sociology
- Department of Social Work
Faculty of Science
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Physics
- Department of Botany
- Department of Zoology
- Department of Statistics
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Geography and Environmental Science
- Department of Psychology
Faculty of Business Studies
- Department of Accounting
- Department of Marketing
- Department of Management
- Department of Finance and Banking
Notable alumni
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- Md. Akabbar Hossain - member of parliament for the Tangail-7 constituency from 2001 to 2021[8]
- Hasan Masood - actor[9]
- Tipu Munshi - member of parliament, commerce minister of Bangladesh[10]
- Reazul Mowla Rezu - film director
- Shatabdi Wadud - actor
Antisocial activities and criticisms
- Blockade and Public Disruption: On 18 November 2024, students of Government Titumir College organized a blockade at the Mohakhali level crossing and nearby roads, demanding the institution be upgraded to a university.[11] The protest caused severe traffic congestion in Dhaka, forcing commuters to abandon vehicles and walk to their destinations. Rail communication between Dhaka and other parts of the country was also suspended during the demonstration.[12][13]
- Attack on Train: During the blockade, students allegedly attacked the intercity train Upakul Express and Parabat Express by throwing bricks and stones, shattering windows and injuring several passengers. Many children were also injured during the attack.[14] The incident disrupted train schedules and delayed other services, such as the Mohanganj Express and the Banalata Express, which were stuck due to the protest. The Dhaka Control Room of Bangladesh Railway reported that two more intercity trains were stranded in the Mohakhali area due to the protest. These trains were the Agnibina Express, bound for Tarakandi of Jamalpur District, and the Bonolota Express, coming from Chapainawabganj to Dhaka.[15][16][17]
- Criticism of Student Actions: The protest drew criticism from the public for the inconvenience caused to commuters. Many highlighted the growing trend of using blockades as a form of demonstration without considering its impact on ordinary citizens, particularly vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly. Public frustration was amplified by the lack of immediate government intervention or response.[18][19]
References
External links
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