Leading University
Leading University, commonly known as LU, is a private university of Bangladesh. It was founded in 2001. The LU campus is located in Ragib Nagar, Kamal Bazar, South Surma, Sylhet.
History
Leading University was founded in 2001 by industrialist Ragib Ali.Before its permanent campus was established, the university operated out of upper floors of Madhuban market building in Sylhet's Bandar Bazar neighborhood. It would not open its permanent campus until February 2016.
In contravention of the law, the university held no meetings of its board of trustees, syndicate, academic council, or finance committee in 2013 or 2014.
Students blocked roads as part of the 2015 Bangladesh student protests against VAT on education.
By 2018, the university had four faculties and enrollment was 4,692. Approximately 40% of students were pursuing degrees in business administration, 35% in engineering and technology, 10% arts and humanities, and 10% in law. About one fifth of the students were female.
Qazi Azizul Mowla assumed the vice-chancellorship on 1 March 2021. Jago News 24 in September 2021 published allegations of financial irregularities within the board of trustees. In March 2023, Azizul said he was locked out of his office by the board of trustees because he had accused the treasurer of corruption. Treasurer Bonomali Bhoumik countered by accusing Azizul of money laundering. In July 2023, the University Grants Commission formed a committee to investigate the university.
Academics
Campus
LU has an urban campus located in the Ragib Nagor area of Sylhet. The campus houses academic and administrative buildings.Faculties and Departments
Leading University has 11 academic departments:Faculty of Modern Science:- * Department of Architecture
- * Department of Civil Engineering
- * Department of Computer Science & Engineering
- * Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- * Department of Public Health Faculty of Business Administration:
- * Department of Business Administration
- * Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management Faculty of Social Science:
- * Department of Law
- * Department of Islamic Studies Faculty of Arts and Modern Language:
- * Department of English
- * Department of Bangla
Programs
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Architecture
- B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
- B.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering
- B.Sc. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- BBA
- LL.B
- Bachelor of Tourism & Hospitality Management
- B.A. in English
- B.A. in Bangla
- B.A. in Islamic Studies
- Postgraduate
- MBA
- MBA
- M.A. in English
- M.A. in Islamic Studies
- LL.M
- Master of Public Health
- M.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering
Research centers
LU has several research centre.- Centre for Research, Innovative Studies and Planning
Research
In 2018, the university spent 0.5–1.0 million Bangladeshi taka on research.LU publishes the Journal of Business, Society and Science three times a year.
Clubs and Organizations
Science and Technology Related Organizations
- IEEE LU Student Branch
- Leading University Computer Club
- CE Family of Leading University
- Leading University Electronics Club
Art and Cultural organization
- Leading University Social Service Club
- Leading University Cultural Club
- Leading University Photographic Society
Sports
- Leading University Sports Club
Humanitarian Organizations
- Leading University BNCC
- LU Rover Scout Group
Career
- Leading University Debating Club
Research
- Leading University Research Society
Musical Band
- ORPHEUS
- BANNED COMMUNITY
Other Organizations
- Leading University Model United Nation
- Leading University Tourist Club
Convocations
First:Second:2013
Third: 2019
Fourth: 2026
List of vice-chancellors
Following is the complete list of the vice-chancellors.- Mr. Mohammad Nurunnabi Chowdhury
- ABM Shahidul Islam
- Md. Kismatul Ahsan
- Md. Qumruzzaman Chowdhury
- Qazi Azizul Mowla
- Dr. Mohammed Taj Uddin