The need for an open university in Bangladesh was felt long ago. The history of distance education in Bangladesh dates back to 1956 when the Education Directorate was assigned with the responsibility for distribution of 200 radio receivers to educational institutions. This led to the creation of an Audio-Visual Cell, which was upgraded to the Audio-Visual Education Centre in 1962. No further progress in distance education was made till 1971.
After Independence, Bangladesh faced the challenge of meeting the educational needs of mass people. To meet this challenge the necessity for a new mode of education was widely felt. As a sequel to that feeling, the School Broadcasting Pilot Project was launched in 1978. The project was transformed into National Institute of Educational Media and Technology (NIEMT) in 1983.
NIEMT was later replaced by the Bangladesh Institute of Distance Education (BIDE) in 1985. Apart from producing audio-visual materials, BIDE offered the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) program in distance mode. The success of BIDE encouraged policymakers to take up a major plan for establishing an open university. The plan became a reality in October 1992 when the Bangladesh Open University Act 1992 was passed in the Parliament.
Dean of Schools |
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Name & Designation | Phone, Fax | E-mail |
Professor Dr. Sharker Md. Numan Dean, School of Science and Technology |
9291111, 09666730730 Ex.685, 9006141 ( Res) Fax: 88-02-9291111 |
[email protected] |
Professor Sufia Begum Dean, School of Education |
9291107,09666730730 Ex.605, 8981221 (Res) Fax: 88-02-9291107 |
[email protected] |
Professor Dr. Md. Farid Hossain Dean, School of Agriculture and Rural Development |
9291110, 09666730730 Ex.673, 9111856 (Res) Fax: 9291110 |
[email protected] |
Professor Mostafa Azad Kamal Dean, School of Business |
9291106, 09666730730 Ex.662 Fax: 88-02-9291106 |
[email protected] |
Professor Dr. Sabina Yeasmin Dean, Open School |
9291109, 09666730730 Ex.635 | [email protected] |
Professor Dr. Md. Zahangir Alam Dean, School of Science, Humanities and Language |
9291108, 09666730730 Ex.618 | [email protected] |
Head of Divisions |
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Name & Designation | Phone, Fax | E-mail |
Dr. Md. Shafiqul Alam Registrar |
88-02-9291112, 09666730730 Ex.105 | [email protected] [email protected] |
Engr. S. M. Keramat Ali Director Media Division |
9291128, 09666730730 Ex.730, 9673686 (Res) | [email protected] |
Dr. Md. Asaduzzaman Ukil Controller of Examinations Examination Division |
9291105, 09666730730 Ex.746, 8951824 (Res) Fax: 88-02-9291126 |
[email protected] |
Md. Hemayet Miah Director Finance and Accounts Division |
9291116, 09666730730 Ex.712, 8401749 | [email protected] |
Md. Mamun Hassan Director Administration Division |
9291117, 09666730730 Ex.692, 8360156 (Res) | [email protected] |
Engr. Md. Shamsul Alam University Engineer Engineering and Estate |
9291121, 09666730730 Ex.722, 9291170 (Res) | [email protected] |
Dr. AHM Anisur Rahman Akhand Director Student Support Services Division |
9291113, 09666730730 Ex.778 | [email protected] [email protected] |
Md. Abul Kasem Shikder Director (Contractual) Information and Public Relations Division |
9291119, 09666730730 Ex. 777 | [email protected] |
SNHM Shakhawat Hossain Director Center for Research on Liberation War |
09666730730 Ex.759, 9116817 (Res) | [email protected] |
Mohammed Ali Director Publishing, Printing and Distribution Division |
9291118, 09666730730 Ex.760 | [email protected] [email protected] |
A. S. M. Noman Alam Librarian (In-charge) Library and Documentation Division |
9291132, 09666730730 Ex. 769, 747 | [email protected] |
SNHM Shakhawat Hossain Director (In-Charge) Planning and Development Division |
9291155, 09666730730 Ex.726 | [email protected] |
Md. Masum Billah Director (In-Charge) Computer Division |
9291120, 09666730730 Ex.772 | [email protected] [email protected] |
Formal Programs
1. Bachelor of Agricultural Education (B. Ag. Ed)
2. Diploma in Youth in Development Work (DYDW)
3. Certificate in Livestock & Poultry (CLP)
4. Certificate in Pisciculture & Fish Processing (CPFP)
5. Master of Science (MS) in Agricultural Sciences
a) MS in Agronomy
b) MS in Entomology
c) MS in Soil Science
d) MS in Irrigation and Water Management (IWM)
e) MS in Aquaculture
f) MS in Poultry Science
6. Master in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Livelihood (MSARL)
Upcoming Formal Programs
1. Certificate in Poultry Management (CPM)
2. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BScAg) (Hons)
3. Bachelor in Youth Development Work (BYDW)
4. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Title | Bangladesh Open University |
Address | Board Bazar, Gazipur-1705 |
Phone | 88029291112 |
Fax | 88029291130 |
Mobail | 09666730730 |
[email protected] | |
Post Code | 1705 |
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Establishment Year | 1992 |
Category | Government |
Sector | Education Govt |
Service Type | Public University |
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Upazila/Thana | Gazipur Sadar |
Division | Dhaka |
District | Gazipur |
Country | Bangladesh |
Membership | University Grants Commission |
Legal Status | Private |
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