Jamalpur Zilla School Explained

Jamalpur Zilla School
Native Name:জামালপুর জিলা স্কুল
Motto:Knowledge is power.
Postcode:2000
Country:Bangladesh
Grades:3-10
School Code:EIIN 109873
Headmaster:Halima Khatun
Gender:Boys
Age Range:8–16 (approximately)
Enrollment:1500+
Medium Of Language:Bengali
Nickname:JZS
Colors: White Shirt and Khaki Pant

Jamalpur Zilla School is a public high school in Jamalpur District and one of the oldest schools in Bangladesh.[1]

History

Jamalpur Zilla School was founded by T. A. Dono, the Sub Divisional Officer (SDO) of Jamalpur. It was upgraded to entrance level and named Dono High School in 1881. The school was placed under government pay roll in 1882 and renamed Jamalpur Dono English High School. In 1912 it was renamed Jamalpur Government School and nationalised by the government. The school had two hostels, one for Muslim students and another for Hindu students. The school has seven labs of which two are computer labs. It is one of the best schools in terms of graduation rates and grades in Bangladesh.[2]

Infrastructure

This school, located in the city of Jamalpur, is established on a total of 12.07 acres of land. It consists of three multi-story academic buildings, one ground floor building, two single-story buildings, one student dormitory, and 13 other facilities including a mosque.

Notable alumni

Notes and References

  1. News: Anwar Hossain remembered in Jamalpur. 1 December 2017. The Daily Star. 9 October 2013. en.
  2. Web site: Khatun. Halima. Jamalpur Zilla School. Banglapedia. 1 December 2017. en.