Jamalpur Science and Technology University


Jamalpur Science and Technology University 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.
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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.
FacultyDepartment
Faculty of EngineeringComputer Science and Engineering
Faculty of EngineeringElectrical and Electronic Engineering
Faculty of ScienceFisheries
Faculty of ScienceMathematics
Faculty of ScienceGeology
Faculty of Social ScienceSocial Work
Faculty of BusinessManagement

Laboratory facilities

Computer Science and Engineering department has seven laboratories.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering department has 9 laboratories.
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
'''Other departments also use Computer Lab, English Lab, Physics Lab for basic computer learning, scientific experiments and communication development.'''

Administration

List of vice-chancellors

Accommodation

For male:
Bijoy 24 hall
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
Central Cafeteria
Medical Centre
Bank
Central Field
CCTV Covered Campus
Each Department's Seminar Library
Internet Connection 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. Outcome-based education 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.