University of Rajshahi

rajshahi-university-logoUniversity of Rajshahi being the second largest University in Bangladesh is the highest seat of learning in the Northern region of the country. The necessity of a University in the Northern part of ers while East Pakistan was felt immediately after the creation of Pakistan. These areas were comparatively lagging behind in higher education and the University of Dhaka the only of its kind in the country, being situated in the capital was not very easily accessible to the students of this part. Following a popular demand for a University in this region, the government prepared a feasibility report and Rajshahi was found suitable for establishing the same.

Rajshahi University Act 1953 (East Bengal Act XV of 1953) was passed by the East Pakistan provincial assembly on March 31, 1953. The assent of the then-governor to establish a University at Rajshahi was first published in the Dhaka Gazette. Extraordinary dated 16th June 1951 and consequently the University started functioning. “Bara Kuthi”, an 18th-century Dutch trading house was made the administration building. Dr. Itrat Hossain Zeberi was the first Vice-Chancellor of the University. Its normal academic activities began in 1954. During the early days of inception, classes were held at Rajshahi Government College. In 1961 the University moved to its present campus.

University of Rajshahi. The Department of Pharmacy is one of the seven academic departments within the Faculty of Science. Established in 1990, the Department of Pharmacy started its academic activities in 1991 in the 2nd Science Building of the RU campus. Since then the respected teachers and the office staff have been struggling to keep up the standard of the department for example. The department has 34 teaching staff and 150 students in various classes.

Established 1953
VC Muhammad-MizanuddinProf. Dr. Muhammad Mizanuddin
Address Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh.
Phone 880 721 750041 to 54
Fax 880 721 750064
Email vc@ru.ac.bd, farook@ru.ac.bd, webmaster@ru.ac.bd
Web www.ru.ac.bd
Department of Pharmacy
Established 1990
Chairman mamunur-rashidProf. Dr. Mamunur Rashid
No. of Faculties Professor= 10Associate Professor= 8

Assistant Professor= 7

Lecturer= 7

Programs B.Pharm (Hon’s), M.Pharm, M.Phil, Ph.D
Phone +88-0721-750041-54/4110
Email pharmacy@ru.ac.bd
Bachelor of Pharmacy [B.Pharm (Hon’s)]
Duration 4 years
Total Courses
Seats
Entry Requirements
Master of Pharmacy [M.Pharm]
Duration 1 Year
Total Courses
Seats
Entry Requirements

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