Queens University (Bangladesh)

Infobox_University
name = Queens University


caption = Seal of the Queens University
established = 1996
type = Private University, Coeducational
chancellor = Prof. Dr. Iajuddin Ahmed
vice_chancellor = Prof. Abu Akbar Mia
city = Dhaka
country = Bangladesh
nickname = QU
affiliations = University Grants Commission Bangladesh, IAU
campus = Urban
website = [http://www.queensuniversity.edu.bd www.queensuniversity.edu.bd]

Queens University or QU ( _bn. কুইন্স বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) is a private university in the Bangladesh.The university was established in 1996 [ [http://www.ugc.gov.bd/brochure/brochure_2006.pdf Universities in Bangladesh ( In order of date of establishment ) published by The University Grants Commission of Bangladesh] ] under the Private University Act 1992. [ [http://www.sai.uni-heidelberg.de/workgroups/bdlaw/1992-a34.htm Private University Act, 1992] ] The founder and Chairperson of this university is Dr. Hamida Banu Sova. All of its campuses are situated in Banani, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The University offers Undergraduate & Graduate education in several subjects.

Faculty

QU will organize its academic programs into different faculties. Each faculty consists of several disciplines which are basically interdisciplinary in character.

These are:

;School of Computer Science & Engineering
* Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE);School of International Relations and Development
* BA (Hons) in International Relations and Development;School of English
* Bachelor of English (Hons)
* Master of English (Preliminary and Final);School of Business Administration
* Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
* Master of Business Administration (MBA);School of LAW
* Bachelor of Laws: LL.B (Hons)
* Master of Laws: LL.M

Library

The QU library has a good collection of resources in Business, Management, Computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, Economics, Law, Environmental studies, English language and literature, History, Culture, Psychology, Religion, Sociology, Mathematics, Statistics, Architecture, etc.

Extra curricular activities

The university has an arrangement of extra curricular activities for its students. Such as sports and games, Software Fair, seminars and cultural activities.

Accreditation

*The Academic programs of the University are recognized by many national and international educational institutions and professional bodies such as:-
**UGC (University Grants Commission , Bangladesh)
**BCS (Bangladesh Computer Society),
**Bangladesh Bar Council

Co-Curricular activities

*Business club
*English club
*Computer club
*Law club
*Programming club
*Cultural club
*Sports club
*Debating club

Controversy

It was one of the 11 universities that went operational without University Grants Commission (UGC) approval which was made a necessity under the Private University Act (1992) in Bangladesh. [cite news | last = Khan | first = Siddiqur Rahman | title = 11 pvt univs offer 50 courses without UGC approval | language = English | publisher = New Age | date = 2005-01-18 | url = http://www.newagebd.com/2005/feb/18/met.html | accessdate = 2006-12-16] It also was one of the 27 private universities in Bangladesh running without a Vice-Chancellor. [cite news | last = Varsity Correspondent | first = | title = 27 private varsities running without Vice-Chancellors | language = English | publisher = The Bangladesh Observer | date = 2004-08-16 | url = http://www.bangladeshobserveronline.com/new/2004/08/16/front.htm | accessdate = 2006-12-16] It also introduced new academic courses without UGC approval along with a number of other private universities. [cite news | last = Staff Correspondent | first = | title = Private universities continue to hoodwink UGC | language = English | publisher = Weekly Holiday | date = 2004-06-02 | url = http://www.weeklyholiday.net/2006/020606/met.html | accessdate = 2006-12-16] It was one of the eight universities the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh recommended for shutting down due to poor quality of academic standards. [cite news | last = Ali | first = Tawfique | title = 40-45 varsities way behind prerequisites | language = English | publisher = The Daily Star | date = 2004-10-19 | url = http://www.thedailystar.net/2004/10/19/d4101901011.htm | accessdate = 2007-03-17] The university was also served with show-cause notice by judicial authorities asking why it would not be closed down. [cite news | last = Khan | first = Siddiqur Rahman | title = Ministry serves notice on six private universities | language = English | publisher = New Age | date = 2005-03-01 | url = http://www.newagebd.com/2005/mar/01/met.html | accessdate = 2007-03-17] In 2004, Queens University was one of the eight universities the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh recommended for shutting down due to poor quality of academic standards. [cite news | last = Ali | first = Tawfique | title = 40-45 varsities way behind prerequisites | language = English | publisher = The Daily Star | date = 2004-10-19 | url = http://www.thedailystar.net/2004/10/19/d4101901011.htm | accessdate = 2007-03-17] In 2007, University Grants Commission of Bangladesh decided for not shutting down the Queens University and processing to give a clearance for reopen again their academic activities and other activities properly. [cite news | last = Naewaj | first = Sabbir | title = The five Private University processing to reopen Again| language = Bangla| publisher = The Daily Shamokal | date = 2007-12-28 | url = http://www.shamokal.com/archive.details.php?nd=2007-12-28&nid=83560 ] In 2008,Queens University again published their Circular for Admission and Successfully running their all academic activities and other activities. [cite news | title = Admission Circular for Queens University | language = English| publisher = Online Admission Portal for Bangladesh (Versity Admission.com) | date = 2008-05-25 | url = http://www.varsityadmission.com/University_Info/?University_ID=281 ]

Footnotes

External links

* [http://www.queensuniversity.edu.bd Official Queens University Web Site]
* [http://www.ugc.gov.bd/traning.php UGC: List of Universities]
* [http://www.unesco.org/iau/onlinedatabases/list_data/b-nw.html UNESCO: List of Bangladesh universities]