Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology

Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology (Bengali: অতীশ দীপঙ্কর বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) or ADUST is a private university in Uttara, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The university was named after Atish Dipankara Srijnana, the ancient Buddhist scholar.[2]

Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology (ADUST)
অতীশ দীপঙ্কর বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
View of Campus Building
Motto
"Centre of Excellence"
TypePrivate university
Established18 August 2004 (18 August 2004)
Academic affiliations
UGC
ChancellorPresident Abdul Hamid
Vice-ChancellorMd Jahangir Alam[1]
Academic staff
243
Address
Plot - 209, Khantek, Sector - 15, Uttara
,
Dhaka
,
1230
,
Bangladesh

23.8666°N 90.3784°E / 23.8666; 90.3784
CampusUrban, 1 acre (0.40 ha)
LanguageEnglish
Colors  Dark blue
Websitewww.adust.edu.bd

History

ADUST was authorized by the Private University Act 1992. The university was established in 18 August 2004,[3] after getting approval from the University Grants Commission Bangladesh. Professor Anwara Begum, first women vice-chancellor in Bangladesh, was founding vice-chancellor of the university.[4]

It had temporary campus in Uttara, Panthapath, Mirpur, Paltan and Banani.[5] In 2017, they moved to their new permanent campus.[6]

On September 11, 2021, Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology received a certificate of permanent establishment and management from the Ministry of Education as the fifth university.[7][8]

Administration

Vice-Chancellors

Here is the list of Vice-Chancellors of Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology:

Appointed

In-charge
  • Abul Hossain Sikder (2011 – 2015)[12]
  • Dilip Kumar Nath (2015 – 2016)[13]
  • Nazrul Islam Khan (2016 – 2018)[14]
  • Rafique Uddin Ahmed (22 July 2021 – 20 January 2022)[15]

Faculties

The academic programs are related to the Faculty of Arts and Social Science, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Business and Economics, and Faculty of Science and Technology.

Faculty of Arts and Social Science
  1. Department of English language
  2. Department of Law

Faculty of Business Administration
  1. Department of Business Administration
  2. Department of Agribusiness

Faculty of Science and Technology
  1. Department of Computer Science
  2. Department of Computer Engineering
  3. Department of Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering (ETE)
  4. Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)
  5. Department of Textile Engineering
  6. Department of Pharmacy

Laboratories of Department of Textile Engineering
  1. Yarn Manufacturing Lab
  2. Textile Testing and Quality Control Lab
  3. Computer Lab
  4. Fabric Manufacturing Lab-1 (Weaving)
  5. Fabric Manufacturing Lab-2 (Knitting)
  6. Garments Lab

Some of the practical classes are held at other private textile mills, factories and commercial laboratories.

School of Public Health
  1. Master of Public Health (MPH)

Programs

Undergraduate programs
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy
  • Bachelor of Arts in English
  • Bachelor of Laws (Regular)
  • Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Bachelor of Textile Engineering
  • Bachelor of Business Administration

Graduate programs
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA & EMBA)
  • Master of Business Administration in Agribusiness
  • Master of Public Health (MPH)
  • Master of Arts in English
  • LL. M (Regular)

Achievement

Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology students became the second runner-up in Robo-Carnival 2016. Later, in Robo-Carnival 2019, students of the university won the first runner-up award in the project show category. Students of Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology achieved sixth rank among the top ten projects in Bangladesh ICT Expo 2018. Students of this university are also nominated as Microsoft Campus Ambassadors.[16]

Number of graduates

The first convocation of December 22, 2008 had 161 students. As of Second convocation on 15 May 2017,[17] around 11,000 have graduated.

Donation

Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited (DBBL) donated Tk 1.0 million (Tk 10 lakh) to ADUST to establish a modern pharmacy lab.[18]

Partnership

On 14 May 2019 Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology signed an agreement with Narail Express Foundation, which will allow at least twenty students every year to study for 100% free scholarships at the university for the students of Narail for more than next ten years.[19]

References
  1. "অতীশ দীপঙ্করের নতুন ভিসি জাহাঙ্গীর আলম" [Atish Dipankar's new VC is Jahangir Alam]. Dhaka Post (in Bengali). 20 January 2022.
  2. "সৃজনশীল তরুণসমাজ সৃষ্টিতে কাজ করছে অতীশ দীপঙ্কর ইউনিভার্সিটি" [Atish Dipankar University is working to create a creative youth]. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 11 January 2022.
  3. "অতীশ দীপঙ্করের স্থায়ী ক্যাম্পাস উদ্বোধনের অপেক্ষায়". Campus Live 24 (in Bengali). 12 September 2015.
  4. "Ex-president Iajuddin's wife passes away". Daily Sun. 22 April 2018.
  5. "অতীশ দীপঙ্কর বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের মালিকানা দ্বন্দ্বের অবসান" [End of Atish Dipankar University ownership dispute]. Samakal (in Bengali). 3 March 2014.
  6. "স্থায়ী সনদ পেল অতীশ দীপঙ্কর বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়" [Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology received permanent certificate]. Dhaka Post (in Bengali). 15 October 2021.
  7. "স্থায়ী সনদ পেল অতীশ দীপঙ্কর বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়" [Atish Dipankar University got permanent certificate]. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 14 October 2021.
  8. "ADUST receives permission for permanent campus". Dhaka Tribune. 14 October 2021.
  9. "ইয়াজউদ্দীনপুত্র 'এখন পুলিশ হেফাজতে নেই'" [Iajuddin's son 'no longer in police custody']. BD News 24 (in Bengali). 8 January 2012.
  10. "উপাচার্য হিসেবে যোগ দিয়েছেন অধ্যাপক ড. মো. সেকুল ইসলাম" [Professor Dr. Md. Sekul Islam joined as vice chancellor]. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). 7 August 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  11. "ঢাবির সাবেক অধ্যাপক সেকুল ইসলাম আর নেই" [Former DU professor Sekul Islam is no more]. Daily Shikkha (in Bengali). 22 July 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  12. "প্রফেসর আবুল হোসেন সিকদার আর নেই" [Professor Abul Hossain Sikder is no more]. Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). 22 July 2016.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. "অতীশ দীপঙ্কর বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ে পুরস্কার বিতরণ অনুষ্ঠান". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 14 February 2016.
  14. "টেকনাফ থেকে তেঁতুলিয়া বৃহত্তম মানববন্ধন" [From Teknaf to Tentulia, the largest human chain]. Samakal (in Bengali). 2 August 2016.
  15. "অতীশ দীপঙ্করে 'পাবলিক হেলথ: স্কোপ এন্ড চ্যালেঞ্জেস ফর বাংলাদেশ' সেমিনার অনুষ্ঠিত" [Seminar on 'Public Health: Scope and Challenges for Bangladesh' held at Atish Dipankar]. Daily Jugantor (in Bengali). 8 January 2022.
  16. Rayhan, Tanvir (1 June 2019). "অতীশ দীপঙ্কর বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় শিক্ষার্থীদের নানা আয়োজনে মুখর" [Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology Students are vocal in various arrangements]. Jaijaidin (in Bengali).
  17. "অতীশ দীপঙ্কর বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের সমাবর্তন আজ" [Today is the convocation of Atish Dipankar University]. Samakal (in Bengali). 15 May 2017.
  18. "DBBL donates Tk 1m to Atish Dipankar University". The Financial Express. Dhaka. 2005-11-22. Retrieved 2006-12-16.
  19. নড়াইলের উন্নয়নে নড়াইল-এক্সপ্রেস [Narail-Express for the development of Narail] (in Bengali). RTV (Bangladeshi TV channel) online. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
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