Premier University
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{{Infobox university
| name = Premier University
| native_name = প্রিমিয়ার বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
| native_name_lang = bn
| image = Logo of Premier University (PU).png
| image_size = 150px
| image_alt = Logo of Premier University (PU)
| caption = Seal of Premier University
| motto = Centre of excellence for quality learning
| motto_lang =
| mottoeng =
| established = {{start date and age|2002|01|21|df=y}}
| type = Private
| chairman = Dr. Shahadat Hossain
| chancellor = {{Current president of Bangladesh}}
| vice_chancellor = S. M. Nasrul Quadir
| academic_staff = 340 [2017]{{cite web |url=http://bbs.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/bbs.portal.gov.bd/page/b2db8758_8497_412c_a9ec_6bb299f8b3ab/SYB-2018.pdf |title=Statistical Year Book Bangladesh 2018 |website=Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics}}
| administrative_staff = 260 [2017]
| students = 7,551 [2017]{{cite web |url=http://ugc.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/ugc.portal.gov.bd/page/65b81b7b_16d4_4cd9_bf2a_6969a60afa67/Annual%20Report%202017.zip |title=Annual Report 2017 |website=University Grants Commission}}{{cite web |url=http://203.112.218.65/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/SubjectMatterDataIndex/YearBook18.pdf |title=Statistical Year Book Bangladesh 2018 |website=Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics |page=435}}
| undergrad = 5,895 [2017]
| postgrad = 1,107 [2017]
| doctoral =
| address =
| city = Chittagong
| country = Bangladesh
| coordinates = {{coord|22.3606|91.8288|region:BD_type:edu|display=inline,title}}
| campus = Urban
| language = English
| free_label = Affiliation
| free = University Grants Commission of Bangladesh
| website = {{URL|puc.ac.bd}}
| footnotes =
| other_name = PU
| founder =
| postcode =
| colors =
}}
File:Premier university campus 01.jpg
Premier University ({{langx|bn|প্রিমিয়ার বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়}}), also known as PU and PUC, is a renowned private university in Chattogram, Bangladesh. It was established in 2002 by Chattogram City Corporation.{{Cite web |url=http://www.puc.ac.bd/ |title=Premier University |access-date=2 September 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131231103216/http://www.puc.ac.bd/ |archive-date=31 December 2013 |url-status=dead}} Currently this institution is being managed under the authority of Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) {{Cite news |script-title=bn:প্রিমিয়ার ইউনিভার্সিটি পরিচালনা করবে সিটি করপোরেশন: শাহাদাত |url=https://bangla.bdnews24.com/campus/c4d67a9a1018 |access-date=2025-02-14 |work=bdnews24.com |language=en}}
History
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The ex-mayor of Chittagong City Corporation, ABM Mohiuddin Chowdhury, conceived the idea of establishing a center of excellence for higher education and learning in Chittagong and initiated a needs assessment in 1998. A project proposal for Premier University was submitted to the Ministry of Education of Bangladesh in May 2001. The proposal was approved by the government of Bangladesh under the Private University Act (1992), and the University Grants Commission (UGC) approved the curriculum of Premier University.{{Cite web |title=Premier University |url=http://www.ugc-universities.gov.bd/university-detail/60 |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=University Grants Commission of Bangladesh}}
The university came into being on 5 December 2001 and launched its academic programs in January 2002. During 2022, the university arranged its third convocation.{{Cite news |url=https://kalbela.com/education/campus/3yftr9s4so#:~:text=%E0%A7%A8%E0%A7%A6%E0%A7%A8%E0%A7%A7%20%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0%20%E0%A7%A8%E0%A7%AF%20%E0%A6%A1%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%B0%20%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%9F%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%97%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0,%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%87%20%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B7%20%E0%A6%96%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF%20%E0%A6%85%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%A8%20%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87%E0%A5%A4 |script-title=bn:প্রিমিয়ার বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের তৃতীয় সমাবর্তন আগামীকাল |work=kalbela |language=bn |access-date=2022-10-29}}
In 2021 Premier University has obtained permanent campus establishment and operations approval from the Ministry of Education. Among the private universities in Chattogram, Premier University is the first to receive this accreditation.{{Cite news |script-title=bn:স্থায়ী পরিচালনা সনদ পেল প্রিমিয়ার ইউনিভার্সিটি |work=Sarabangla.net |url=https://sarabangla.net/post/sb-629556/ |language=bn}} In 2012, this university had previously obtained permanent campus approval from the UGC.
During the first years, the university offered a four-year bachelor's and two-year master's degrees in only a few subjects.{{Cite web |title=Scope |url=https://puc.ac.bd/Home/Content/?Alias=about-pu |website=puc.ac.bd}}
Currently, the university consists of 6 Faculties and 13 Departments.
In 6 December 2024, it's vice chancellor Dr. Anupam Sen has resigned amidst student protest. It's pro vice chancellor and treasurer has also resigned due to the student protest. {{Cite web |title=Premier University VC Anupam Sen quits amid protests |url=https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/education/premier-university-vc-anupam-sen-quits-amid-protests |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=The Financial Express |language=en}} Students had been protesting for the past two days before their resignation, demanding the Vice-Chancellor's resignation. On 4 December 2024, Wednesday, they locked down three campuses, effectively enforcing a complete shutdown.{{Cite news |title=Premier University VC, pro-VC, treasurer resign |url=https://www.jagonews24.com/en/education/news/78884 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20241209012620/https://www.jagonews24.com/en/education/news/78884 |archive-date=2024-12-09 |access-date=2025-02-14 |work=jagonews24.com |language=en-US}} The officials who have resigned amidst student protest include Vice Chancellor Anupam Sen, Pro-Vice Chancellor Kazi Shamim Sultana, Treasurer Taufique Sayeed, Proctor Ahmed Rajib Chowdhury and Student Welfare and Human Resource Director and Ex Registrar Khurshidur Rahman {{Cite web |date=2024-12-07 |title=Five Premier University officials, including VC and pro-VC, resign |url=https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/education/five-premier-university-officials-including-vc-and-pro-vc-resign-1012151 |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=The Business Standard |language=en}}
Campus
=Laboratories=
- Computer Labs
- Circuits and Electronics Lab
- Machines and Power system Lab
- Communication and Microprocessor Lab
- Design Studio
- PLC Lab
- Physics Lab
- Chemistry Lab
- Simulation Lab
- Switchgear & Protection Lab
Organization and administration
File:Premier university campus 02.jpg
Anupam Sen, the vice-chancellor of the university{{cite news |title=Students agitate for 'efficient' teachers |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-149620 |newspaper=The Daily Star |date=6 August 2010 |access-date=12 July 2017}} and has served from October 2006 to December 2024.
There are six faculties: Faculty of Business Study, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, and Faculty of Social Science.{{cite web |url=https://puc.ac.bd/Home/Content/?Alias=premier-university-academic-faculty |title=Premier University Academic Faculty |website=Premier University}}
= List of vice-chancellors =
- Anupam Sen (2006–2024)
- S. M. Nasrul Quadir (2024–present){{Cite web |title=vc |url=https://puc.ac.bd/home/Content/?Alias=university-administration}}
Academics
Faculty of Business Studies
The faculty has five departments: Department of Accounting, Department of Finance, Department of Human Resource Management, Department of Management, and Department of Marketing. It offers the following undergraduate and postgraduate degrees:{{cite web |url=http://www.puc.ac.bd/Default.aspx?mod=content&page=details&content=admission-test-schedule |title=Admission Test Schedule |website=Premier University |access-date=12 July 2017}}{{Cite web |title=Faculty of Business Studies {{!}} Premier University |url=http://www.ugc-universities.gov.bd/faculty-detail/33 |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=University Grants Commission of Bangladesh}}
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
Faculty of Law
= Department of Law =
The department of Law offers the following undergraduate and postgraduate degrees:{{Cite web |title=Faculty of Law {{!}} Premier University |url=http://www.ugc-universities.gov.bd/faculty-detail/38 |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=University Grants Commission of Bangladesh}}
- Bachelor of Law (LLB)
- Master of Law (LLM) 1 Year
Faculty of Engineering
The Facult of Engineering consists of the following departments:{{Cite web |title=Faculty of Engineering {{!}} Premier University |url=http://www.ugc-universities.gov.bd/faculty-detail/34 |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=University Grants Commission of Bangladesh}}
=Department of Architecture=
=Department of Computer Science and Engineering=
The department was established in 2002.{{cite web |url=http://www.puc.ac.bd/Default.aspx?mod=content&page=details&content=welcome-to-department-of-computer-science-n-engineering&dept=cse/ |title=Welcome to department of Computer Science & Engineering |website=Premier University |access-date=10 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161104013748/http://www.puc.ac.bd/Default.aspx?mod=content&page=details&content=welcome-to-department-of-computer-science-n-engineering&dept=cse%2F |archive-date=4 November 2016 |url-status=dead}} The department offersthe following degrees
- B.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering
- M.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering
=Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering=
Faculty of Arts
The Facult of Arts consists of the following departments:{{Cite web |title=Faculty of Arts {{!}} Premier University |url=http://www.ugc-universities.gov.bd/faculty-detail/414 |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=University Grants Commission of Bangladesh}}
=Department of English=
= Department of Bengali Language and Literature =
=Department of Fashion Design and Technology=
- Bachelor of Arts in Fashion and Technology
=Department of Information Science and Library Management=
- Post Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Science
Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science consists of the following departments:{{Cite web |title=Faculty of Science {{!}} Premier University |url=http://www.ugc-universities.gov.bd/faculty-detail/32 |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=University Grants Commission of Bangladesh}}
=Department of Mathematics=
=Department of Public Health=
=Department of Chemistry=
The department offers the following degrees
- B.Sc in Chemistry
=Department of Health Science=
The department offers the following degrees
- MS in Molecular-Biology and Bio-Informatics Date of Approval: 30-01-2024
Faculty of Social Sciences
The Faculty of Social Sciences consists of the following departments:{{Cite web |title=Faculty of Social Science {{!}} Premier University |url=http://www.ugc-universities.gov.bd/faculty-detail/35 |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=University Grants Commission of Bangladesh}}
=Department of Sociology and Sustainable Development=
=Department of Economics=
Global Alliances
=American Corner Chattogram=
American Corner Chattogram, established in 2003, is the first American Corner in Bangladesh, located in the vibrant port city of Chattogram. Recently, it has reopened in a new venue in partnership with Premier University in 2023. This educational and cultural hub serves as a platform for the embassy to conduct outreach programs, as well as customized conferences, sessions, and workshops. It provides the Chattogram community with opportunities to explore technology and innovation, receive EducationUSA advising, and access a wide variety of digital and high-tech resources, books, magazines, and e-library materials.{{cite web |url=https://bd.usembassy.gov/american-corner-chattogram/ |title=American Corner Chattogram |date=15 November 2022}} It is located in Premier University, 1/A, O.R. Nizam Road, Prabartak Circle, Panchlaish, Chattogram {{Cite web |last=Dhaka |first=U. S. Embassy |date=2022-11-15 |title=American Corner Chattogram |url=https://bd.usembassy.gov/american-corner-chattogram/ |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh |language=en-US}}
References
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External links
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- [https://web.archive.org/web/20131231103216/http://www.puc.ac.bd/ Official website]
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