Government Titumir College

History

This college was established on 7 May 1968, named Jinnah College at the time. In the turbulent days of Non Co-operation Movement on 3 March 1971, this college was named after Titumir. This was done on the eve of the meeting of Maolana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani and Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Paltan Maidan. It was led by the important central member of Sarbadaliya Chhatra Sangram Parishad

The college was affiliated with the University of Dhaka from 2017 to January 2025.

Affiliation

(7 May 1968 – 20 October 1992)- University of Dhaka

(21 October 1992 – 15 February 2017) - National University of Bangladesh

(16 February 2017 - 27 January 2025) - University of Dhaka

Structure

As a government educational institution, it started as a degree (pass) college first. One of the important features of this college is to continue co-education in a generous and congenial environment.

Intermediate course was introduced in this college in 1970. This college was acknowledged by the Dhaka Education Board on 19 May 1971. On 31 May 1972, honours courses were introduced in Bangla and chemistry department under the University of Dhaka. M.A. (part-1) was started in this college in English, political science, botany, zoology and maths subjects on 28 January 1995. Currently it provides honours and master's courses on Bangla, English, economics, political science, philosophy, sociology, social work, history, Islamic history & culture, Islamic studies, physics, chemistry, botany, zoology, maths, accounting, management, marketing and finance & banking. Moreover, it provides non-credit optional ICT subject for master's students.

Faculties

Faculty of Arts & Social Science

• Department of Bangla
• Department of English
• Department of History
• Department of Islamic History & Culture
• Department of Philosophy
• Department of Islamic Studies
• Department of Economics
• Department of Political Science
• Department of Sociology
• Department of Social Work

Faculty of Science

• Department of Chemistry
• Department of Physics
• Department of Botany
• Department of Zoology
• Department of Statistics
• Department of Mathematics
• Department of Geography and Environmental Science
• Department of Psychology

Faculty of Business Studies

• Department of Accounting
• Department of Marketing
• Department of Management
• Department of Finance and Banking

Notable alumni

• Md. Akabbar Hossain - member of parliament for the Tangail-7 constituency from 2001 to 2021
• Hasan Masood - actor
• Tipu Munshi - ex member of parliament, commerce minister of Bangladesh
• Reazul Mowla Rezu - film director
• Shatabdi Wadud - actor

Controversies

On November 18, 2024, students blocked the Mohakhali railway line and surrounding roads demanding that Government Titumir College be upgraded to a university. During the blockade on 18 November 2024, students allegedly attacked the intercity train Upakul Express and Parabat Express by throwing bricks and stones, shattering windows and injuring several passengers. Many children were also injured during the attack. The incident disrupted train schedules and delayed other services, such as the Mohanganj Express and the Banalata Express, which were stuck due to the protest. The Dhaka Control Room of Bangladesh Railway reported that two more intercity trains were stranded in the Mohakhali area due to the protest. These trains were the Agnibina Express, bound for Tarakandi of Jamalpur District, and the Bonolota Express, coming from Chapainawabganj to Dhaka.

References

References

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2. (6 July 2015). "Rampage near Titumir College in Dhaka". The Daily Star.
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13. (29 December 2019). "Rezaul for preventing degradation of social values". New Age.
14. (18 November 2024). "Mohakhali nightmare nears end as Titumir College students call off protest after 4hrs". The Business Standard.
15. (18 November 2024). "Titumir College students block railway tracks in Mohakhali, demand university status". Dhaka Tribune.
16. (2024-11-18). "Child, passengers injured as protesters throw bricks at trains".
17. (2024-11-18). "Students of Government Titumir College attacks on multiple trains, injuring several people, including children".
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20. (2024-11-18). "Students of Titumir College stage protest demanding university status".