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{{Short description|Private college with affiliated high school in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh}}
{{Infobox college
{{More citations needed|date=March 2022}}
| name = Dhaka City College
{{use mdy dates|date = September 2019}}
| native_name = ঢাকা সিটি কলেজ
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| name = {{center|Dhaka City College}}
| motto =
| image = Dhaka City College Seal.svg
| mottoeng =
| motto = Build The Nation
| established = 1957
| established = 1957
| type = [[Private university|Private]]
| type = [[Private university|Private]]
| academic_affiliation = [[Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Dhaka]]
| affiliation = [[National University]]
| principal = Hafiz Uddin
| principal = Professor Kazi Neamul Haq
| faculty = 3
| chairman = [[Syed Modasser Ali]]
| location = [[Dhanmondi Thana|Dhanmondi]], [[Dhaka]]
| city = [[Dhanmondi Thana|Dhanmondi]]
| city = [[Dhaka]]
| province = [[Dhaka]]
| coor =
| country = [[Bangladesh]]
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| former_names =
| former_names = Dhaka Night College
| website = [http://www.dhakacitycollege.edu.bd/]
| logo =
| contact_number = 008802223364115
| website = {{URL|www.dhakacitycollege.edu.bd}}
| other_name = City College
| caption = {{small|Crest of Dhaka City College}}
| parent = [[National University (Bangladesh)]]
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| address = House #29(old), 88(New), Road #2, [[Dhanmondi Thana|Dhanmondi]]
| postalcode = 1205
| campus = [[Urban area|Urban]]
| language = English, [[Bengali language|Bengali]]
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'''Dhaka City Collge''' is one of the oldest colleges in [[Bangladesh]] located at [[Dhanmondi]] in [[Dhaka]] city. It offers [[Higher Secondary (School) Certificate|HSC]], three years bachelor's and four years honour's course in various majors. The college is affiliated with the [[Bangladesh National University|National University]].
'''Dhaka City College''' ({{langx|bn|ঢাকা সিটি কলেজ}}) also known as '''DCC''', is one of the oldest private colleges in [[Bangladesh]]. It is located at Qudrat-i-Khuda Road, [[Dhanmondi Thana|Dhanmondi]], [[Dhaka]]. It offers [[Honours|Honors]] and [[Master's degree|Masters]] degree programs as well as higher secondary education ([[Higher Secondary School Certificate|HSC]]).<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-98606 |title=Nine out of top 10 colleges from city {{!}} A list with highest GPA holders |date=25 July 2009 |work=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]] |access-date=13 September 2019 |publication-place=Bangladesh}}</ref> The college is affiliated with the [[National University, Bangladesh|National University of Bangladesh]].
[[File:Dhaka city college.jpg|alt=|thumb|Front view of Dhaka City College.]]


==History==
The college was established in 1957, during the [[East Pakistan|Pakistani ruling period]], with the patronage of local educators and social workers. Classes were held at the [[West End High School (Dhaka, Bangladesh)|West End High School]] and afterwards at [[Dhaka College]]. In 1970, college activities were moved to their own premises in Road 2 of the [[Dhanmondi Thana|Dhanmondi residential area]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/bangladesh-national-election-2018/news/prime-minister-awami-league-chief-sheikh-hasina-cast-vote-dhaka-city-college-1679998|title=PM Hasina to cast vote at Dhaka City College|date=28 December 2018|work=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]|access-date=13 September 2019|publication-place=Bangladesh}}</ref> Prior to this, it was known as "Dhaka Night College".


Khan Bahadur Abdur Rahman and [[Ataur Rahman Khan]], both former prime ministers of Bangladesh, contributed significantly to the college's establishment.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://citycollegedhaka.blogspot.com/2011/12/welcome-to-dhaka-city-college-dhaka.html|title=WELCOME TO THE DHAKA CITY COLLEGE DHAKA {{!}} ABOUT DCC|website=Dhaka City College Blog|access-date=2020-06-01}}</ref> Khaney Alom Khan, former chairman of the college's governing body, arranged financial assistance for the development of the academic buildings while he was the [[Commissioner|divisional commissioner]] of [[Dhaka Division]].
'''Dhaka City College''', in Bangladesh, is a only college, the standard of which is more than the most any other private university in Bangladesh. It can, certainly, be said that the faculties of Dhaka City College are more qualified. Late Md. Hafiz Uddin was a founder principle of this reputed college. From HSC level to MBA its standard of teaching is unquestionable. The interesting thing is that the respected teachers of this college are the text book writer of different level in Bangladesh. E.g. Md. Hafiz Uddin, Md. Khaliquzzaman, Shamsul Arefin Chowdhury ond so on.


==Departments==
== Academics ==
* BBA
* Business Studies
* Science Discipline
* Arts Discipline
* Computer Science and Engineering


==External links==
=== Degrees ===
One of the colleges of Dhaka Education Board, Dhaka City College provides education in Science, Business Studies and Humanities in the [[Higher Secondary School Certificate]]. Besides, this college affiliated to the [[National University, Bangladesh]] has arrangements on undergraduate and graduate programs.
* [http://dhakacitycollege.net/ Dhaka City College]

=== Departments ===
There are a total of 9 departments in this college. Every department is decorated by one coordinator and well qualified and skilled teachers.

* Accounting
* Bangla
* Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
* English
* Finance and Banking
* Economics
* Management
* Marketing
* BBA (Professional)

==Notable alumni==
{{Alumni|date=February 2021}}
* [[Agun]], singer-songwriter and [[Bachsas Awards]] winning actor.
* [[Sumon (musician)|Bassbaba Sumon]], vocalist, [[bassist]], and founding member of Bangladeshi rock band [[Aurthohin]].
* [[Mahiya Mahi]], an actress in the [[Cinema of Bangladesh|Bangladeshi film industry]].
* [[Maria Nur Rowshon]], television presenter, radio personality, and winner of [[Babisas Award]] for modelling.
* [[Nishat Majumdar]], first Bangladeshi female to scale [[Mount Everest]].
* [[Sayeed Khokon]], politician and mayor of Dhaka.
* [[Shahriar Alam (politician)|Shahriar Alam]], state deputy-minister of foreign affairs, [[Government of Bangladesh|The People's Republic of Bangladesh]].
* [[Syed Modasser Ali]], renowned [[Ophthalmology|ophthalmic surgeon]] and executive board member of the [[World Health Organization]].

==See also==
* [[Dhaka Imperial College]]
* [[Dhaka Commerce College]]
* [[Dhaka College]]
* [[Comilla Victoria College]]
* [[Rajshahi College]]

==References==
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Latest revision as of 23:45, 4 December 2024

Dhaka City College
Crest of Dhaka City College
Other name
City College
Former names
Dhaka Night College
MottoBuild The Nation
TypePrivate
Established1957
Parent institution
National University (Bangladesh)
Academic affiliation
Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Dhaka
ChairmanSyed Modasser Ali
PrincipalProfessor Kazi Neamul Haq
Academic staff
200
Students8200(Higher Secondary)(approx.)
Address
House #29(old), 88(New), Road #2, Dhanmondi
,
Dhanmondi
,
Dhaka
,
1205
,
Bangladesh

23°44′24″N 90°22′58″E / 23.7399°N 90.3827°E / 23.7399; 90.3827
CampusUrban
LanguageEnglish, Bengali
Education system
Colours    Black and White
Websitewww.dhakacitycollege.edu.bd

Dhaka City College (Bengali: ঢাকা সিটি কলেজ) also known as DCC, is one of the oldest private colleges in Bangladesh. It is located at Qudrat-i-Khuda Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka. It offers Honors and Masters degree programs as well as higher secondary education (HSC).[1] The college is affiliated with the National University of Bangladesh.

Front view of Dhaka City College.

History

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The college was established in 1957, during the Pakistani ruling period, with the patronage of local educators and social workers. Classes were held at the West End High School and afterwards at Dhaka College. In 1970, college activities were moved to their own premises in Road 2 of the Dhanmondi residential area.[2] Prior to this, it was known as "Dhaka Night College".

Khan Bahadur Abdur Rahman and Ataur Rahman Khan, both former prime ministers of Bangladesh, contributed significantly to the college's establishment.[3] Khaney Alom Khan, former chairman of the college's governing body, arranged financial assistance for the development of the academic buildings while he was the divisional commissioner of Dhaka Division.

Academics

[edit]

Degrees

[edit]

One of the colleges of Dhaka Education Board, Dhaka City College provides education in Science, Business Studies and Humanities in the Higher Secondary School Certificate. Besides, this college affiliated to the National University, Bangladesh has arrangements on undergraduate and graduate programs.

Departments

[edit]

There are a total of 9 departments in this college. Every department is decorated by one coordinator and well qualified and skilled teachers.

  • Accounting
  • Bangla
  • Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
  • English
  • Finance and Banking
  • Economics
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • BBA (Professional)

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Nine out of top 10 colleges from city | A list with highest GPA holders". The Daily Star. Bangladesh. July 25, 2009. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
  2. ^ "PM Hasina to cast vote at Dhaka City College". The Daily Star. Bangladesh. December 28, 2018. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
  3. ^ "WELCOME TO THE DHAKA CITY COLLEGE DHAKA | ABOUT DCC". Dhaka City College Blog. Retrieved June 1, 2020.


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