| Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science & Technology University | |
| Native Name: | বঙ্গমাতা শেখ ফজিলাতুন্নেছা মুজিব বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় |
| Native Name Lang: | bn |
| Vice Chancellor: | Vacant |
| Country: | Bangladesh |
| Coordinates: | 24.9574°N 89.8507°W |
| Campus: | 30 acres [1] |
| Other Name: | BSFMSTU |
Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science & Technology University (bn|বঙ্গমাতা শেখ ফজিলাতুন্নেছা মুজিব বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) is a government financed public university of Bangladesh.[2] [3] Proposed new name is Jamalpur Science and Technology University (JSTU) in 2024, August. (জামালপুর বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় নাম দাবি করেছে শিক্ষক শিক্ষার্থীরা)
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.[4] 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.[5] [6] "Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science & Technology University Bill-2017" was passed by parliament on 20 November 2017. 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. 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.[7]
On 1 November 2022, teachers went on strike demanding the sacking of Vice Chancellor Ahmed on grounds of corruption and nepotism, charges he denied.[8] 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.[9] The renowned scientist and 2nd VC Dr. Md Kamrul Alam Khan resigned in August, 2024. The new proposed name is Jamalpur Science & Technology University.
The university's 7 departments are organized into 4 faculties.[10]
| 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 |
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department has seven laboratories.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) department has 9 laboratories.
Fisheries department has 7 laboratories including the 'Genetic Analyzer Machine Lab'.
Other departments also use Computer Lab, English Lab, Physics Lab for basic computer learning, scientific experiments and communication development.
For male:
Mirza Azam Hall (3 storied)For female:
Nurunnahar Begum Hall (4 storied)
3 busses for students3 micro-busses for teachers and staff
Separate vehicles for higher ranked administration.
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
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.