Rangamati Science and Technology University
Bangladeshi university
22°36′47″N 92°09′53″E / 22.6131°N 92.1647°E / 22.6131; 92.1647
Rangamati Science and Technology University is a public university located in Rangamati, Bangladesh, commonly known as RMSTU.[1] It was established in 2014.
The university has faced vocal opposition from local groups such as Parbatya Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS) during its establishment. Because they believe that students, staff, and faculty would come predominantly from outside the Chittagong Hill Tracts, and their settlement in Rangamati would change the character of the region.[2][3][4] The first batch of 75 students began classes in November 2015, at a temporary campus set up at Tabalchharhi Shah High School.[5]
Academics
The university's 5 departments are organised into 4 faculties.
Faculty | Department | Seat |
---|---|---|
Faculty of Engineering & Technology | Computer Science and Engineering | 50 |
Faculty of Biological Science | Forestry and Environmental Science | 25 |
Faculty of Agricultural Science | Fisheries and Marine Resources Technology | 25 |
Faculty of Business Studies | Tourism and hospitality management | 30 |
Business Management | 50 |
List of vice-chancellors
- Pradanendu Bikash Chakma (2015–2022)
- Shelina Akhter (2022–present)
List of pro-vice chancellors
- Kanchan Chakma (2022–present)
References
- ^ "Rangamati Science and Technology University". University Grants Commission of Bangladesh.
- ^ "Govt disregarding CHT accord: Santu Larma". The Daily Star. 15 July 2014.
- ^ Chakma, Mangal Kumar (19 January 2015). "Why a medical college at Rangamati?". The Daily Star.
- ^ "Bangladesh govt asked to declare road map or face movement". The Daily Star. 3 December 2015.
- ^ "Rangamati University launches classes ignoring 10-month long dispute". bdnews24.com. 9 November 2015.
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