today's Featured List/March 7, 2014
Of the 87 universities in Bangladesh, 52 are in Dhaka, the capital city.
Out of the 6 divisions of Bangladesh, Dhaka Division houses 58 of the country's universities. The University of Dhaka (Curzon Hall pictured), established in 1921, is the oldest university of the country. The country's universities are mainly categorized into three different types: public, private, and international. Most universities focus on general studies, mixing together such areas of study as business, engineering and technology. Seven universities have specialized curricula. Two of these are focused on Islamic studies, two on agricultural science, one on healthcare science, one on veterinary medicine, and one on women's studies. Bangladeshi universities are affiliated with the University Grants Commission, a commission created according to presidential order. (Full list...)
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