Jamalpur Science and Technology University (Bengali: জামালপুর বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) is a government financed public university of Bangladesh. It was established on 28 November 2017 by the Act No. 24 of 2017 as the 44th public university of Bangladesh. Later it was renamed in 2024 as Jamalpur Science and Technology University.
History
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. "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. On 1 November 2022, teachers went on strike demanding the sacking of Vice Chancellor Ahmed on grounds of corruption and nepotism, charges he denied. Ahmed's term expired on 18 November. On 12 December, Md. Kamrul Alam Khan, Professor of Physics, Jagannath University was appointed as vice chancellor. The 2nd VC, Md Kamrul Alam Khan, resigned in August, 2024. After the fall of the Sheikh Hasina led Awami League government, on 16 January 2025, the Yunus-led interim government changed the name from ‘‘Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science & Technology University’’ to ‘‘Jamalpur Science and Technology University’’. The President of Bangladesh appointed Mohammad Raknuzzaman as the 3rd vice chancellor. He joined as the vice chancellor of Jamalpur Science and Technology University on 22 October 2024.
Academics
Faculties and departments The university's 7 departments are organized into 4 faculties.
Laboratory facilities Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department has seven laboratories.
Programming Lab Software Engineering Lab Networking Lab Circuit Analysis Lab Analog and Digital Electronics Lab Communication Lab Database, Microprocessor & Microcontroller Lab Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) department has 9 laboratories.
Electrical & Measurements and Instrumental Lab
Analog and Digital Electronics Lab Programming & Computer Lab ( Latest Generation All-in-One PC) Electrical Machine Lab Analog & Digital Communication Lab VLSI Design & Simulation Lab Power System Lab Switchgear & Protection Lab (Simulation & Substation Based) Basic Power Electronics & Mechanical Engineering Lab (student developed)
Fisheries department has 7 laboratories including the 'Genetic Analyzer Machine Lab'.
Fisheries Management Lab
Fisheries Lab I Genetic Analyzer Machine Laboratory Fisheries Lab II Fisheries Lab III Bio-diversity Lab RT PCR (DNA Testing Lab) Other departments also use Computer Lab, English Lab, Physics Lab for basic computer learning, scientific experiments and communication development.
Administration
List of vice-chancellors Syed Samsuddin Ahmed (19 November 2018 – 18 November 2022) Md. Kamrul Alam Khan (12 December 2022 - 12 August 2024) Mohammad Raknuzzaman Md. Amir Hossain (06 June 2026-)
Accommodation For male: Bijoy 24 Hall (JSTU)
For female: Nurunnahar Begum Hall
Transportation 5 busses for students
3 micro-busses for teachers and staff Separate vehicles for higher ranked administration.
Other facilities Central Library (with computer and Wi-Fi) Central Cafeteria Medical Centre Bank (Janata Bank & Pubali Bank) Central Field CCTV Covered Campus Each Department's Seminar Library Internet Connection ( Ethernet ) in Each Classroom Electrical Substation 250KVA & 200KVA Generator
Organizations and clubs JSTU Programming Club 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.
References
External links Media related to Jamalpur Science and Technology University at Wikimedia Commons University Grants Commission of Bangladesh Bangladesh Bureau of Educational Information and Statistics Jamalpur Science & Technology University Bill-2017