Monday, May 4, 2009

IT Education

I have listed most of the known institution offering IT education, especially those which have foreign affiliation or recognition & those that has Bangladesh Government approval. This list is by no means exhaustive. There are more to come as I gather information


Some institution listed here obviously offers many other different areas of studies & educational program, I have not listed their other programs in this list, since it is not relevant in this case. This is more specific to IT education. In some cases I could not provide the contact details or tuition cost & other relevant information due to unavailability of such info at this point .


This was not easy task to compile all these info, since composite information is quite difficult to come by out here. As an on going process, I will list any new institutions that evolves or on those that I could not gather information at this time, as part of our effort to compile data base information on IT education facilities in Bangladesh


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Bangladesh university of Engineering & Technology (BUET) Dhaka



  • Course or program offered: 4 years degree in Computer science

  • Pre requisite: HSC - Intermediate certificate /Admission Test

  • Course fee: Taka Approx 12000


Dhaka University (DU)



  • Course or program offered: B.S.C (Honors) in Computer Science (4 year), M.S.C in Computer Science (2 years), B.S.C from Applied Physics (4 year)

  • Pre requisite: H.S.C. With 1350 marks

  • Course Fee: Taka (B.S.C.) 12,500 (M.S.C.) 3,100

  • Contact Details: University of Dhaka, Ramana , Dhaka 1000. Tel (8802) 9661900 Fax (8802) 865583

  • E mail : Duregstr@bangla.net

  • Web site : www.unidhaka.edu




North South University (NSU)


Government Approved private university



  • Course Offered: BSC in Computer science

  • Prerequisite: HSC (1200) Marks), or A level /Admission test

  • Cost fee: 4,600,00 Taka Approx for 4 years program

  • Special category & feature: Affiliations with American & Canadian universities, Credit transfer provision. Also offers BBA, MBA & MIS program.

  • Contact details: North South University, 12 Kemal Ataturk Road Banani Dhaka- 1213. Tel (8802) 9885611-20 Fax ( 8802) 883030

  • E-mail: admin@nsu.agni.com




Independent University Bangladesh (IUB)


Government Approved private university



  • Course or program Offered: BS in Computer science (4 year)

  • Prerequisite: HSC or A level.

  • Course fee: Taka 4,07,000 Approx for 4 year

  • Special category & feature: Affiliations with American & European universities. Credit transfer provision. Also offers MBA program in collaboration with Maastricht School of Management of Netherlands. University also offers other 4 years program like BBA etc. State of the art IT facility.

  • Contact details: Independent University Dhaka, House 15, Road 14 Baridhara, Dhaka 1212, Tel (8802) 9884498 or 9881681 fax (8802) 883959

  • E mail: info@iub-bd.edu

  • Web site: www.iub-bd.edu




Ahsanullah Science & Technology University



  • Course or program offered: BS in computer Science (4 year)

  • Prerequisite: H.S.C, or A level

  • Course fee: 3,45,000 Approx for 4 years program


Queens University Dhaka


Government Approved private university



  • Course or program Offered: Computer Science (4 years). MBA & MIS program in affiliation with foreign university.

  • Prerequisite: SSC ( 1200 Marks) + HSC / TEST

  • Course fee: Taka 3,00,000 Approx for 4 years program

  • Special category & feature: Academic affiliation & linkage with Shenandoah university, USA, MiddleSex University UK, Ukraine university Ukraine. Internship & job Placement. Financial assistance is also available.

  • Contact details: 35 Kemal ataturk Ave ( 6th floor) Banani, Dhaka - 1213. Tel (8802) 884687 or 889012 Fax ( 8802) 872499

  • E mail: queens@bdcom.com




Institute of Business Administration & Information System (IBAIS Dhaka)



  • Course Offered: BS in Computer Information system.(4year). BS in Computer Engineering.
    MS in Computer Applications(2year)

  • Prerequisite: HSC, A level, or BS

  • Cost: (BS) Approx Taka 2,45,000, (MS) Taka 1,25,000

  • Special Category & feature: Foreign university affiliations, transfer credit provision. Degree awarded by American university in London. Member of world association of Universities & colleges (WAUC)

  • Contact Details: IBAIS , Road # 16 (old 27) House # 05 Dhanmondi R/A Dhaka - 1209. Tel (8802) 9121927 or 9121970 TeL Fax ( 8802) 9121927

  • E mail: ibais@bangla.net

  • Web site: http://members.tripod.com/-ibias




Perdana College of Malaysia


Satellite Campus, Dhaka



  • Course or program offered: BSC (Hons) in Computer Science-4year. BSC Business Computing (4year). BSC Hons in Business information System (4year). BSC Hons in Computer Engineering (4year)

  • Prerequisite: For all the above HSC or A level

  • Cost: 1 year Bangladesh, 1 year in Malaysia, 2 years in Canada Or total 4 years in Canada / or
    Malaysia. Taka 9,00,000 Approx

  • Special category & feature: Foreign university affiliations include Acadia Canada, University of Windsor & the university Northumbria UK. Overseas class. Credit transferable to affiliated universities

  • Contact details: Perdana College of Malaysia Dhaka campus, Level 4 , BTMC Bhaban , Kawran Bazar , Dhaka. Tel Fax (8802) 9123122

  • E-mail: pcminfo@bangla.net




Microland Dhaka



  • Course or program offered: BSC Hons in Computer Science (Exam from London University - External Program) 3 years
    BSC in business Computing. BSC in Computer Science 4 year. Higher Diploma in Computer Studies (A level) 1 Year

  • Prerequisite: HSC / A level or BSC

  • Cost: 4 years external program in London is Approx Taka 4,00,000. BSC program in Dhaka Taka 1,72,000. Diploma Program is Taka 28,000


IST Dhaka



  • Course or program offered: BSC Hons in Computer Science ( 4 year)& MSC (1 year) in Computer Science

  • Prerequisite: HSC / A level

  • Cost: Taka Approx 1,72,000


Borhanuddin Post graduate College, Dhaka


Under National University



  • Course or program offered: BSC in Computer Science ( 4 year)

  • Prerequisite: HSC/A Level

  • Cost: Taka 1,06,000 (Approx)

  • Special Category & feature: The university is under national University. Also offers Postgraduate programs. Three campuses in Dhaka, Job placements. Offers other program like environmental Science, Anthropology, and BBA & MBA.

  • Contact details: Shaikh Burhanuddin College, Lamatia campus, 62 Nazimuddin Road Dhaka 1100. Tel (8802) 9113617 0r 9129969


Dhaka Polytechnic Institute



  • Course or program offered: Diploma in Computer Science (3 Year)

  • Prerequisite: SSC or equivalent

  • Cost: Taka 8,000


Mohila Polytechnic Institute, Dhaka



  • Course or program offered: Diploma in Computer ENGG (3 year)

  • Prerequisite: SSC or Equivalent

  • Cost: Taka 8,000


Infinity Institute of Technology Dhaka



  • Course or program offered: Diploma in Computer Science (4 year). Diploma in Computer Engg (1 year). Diploma in CIS (1 year)

  • Prerequisite: HSC / A level or Equivalent

  • Cost: 4 Years program is Approx Taka 3,00,000. One Year Program is Approx 51,600.

  • Special Category & feature: Affiliation with London Institute of Technology & Research (LITR) UK, Transfer Credits

  • Contact details: IIT Dhaka
    166 Lake circus, Kalabagan Dhaka- 1205
    Tel (8802) 810599 or 9110995


Tulec Computer Education (Star Computer), Dhaka



  • Course or Program Offered: Diploma in Computer Programming (1 Year). Diploma in Computer Engg (1 year). Advance Diploma in software Applications: (21/2 year). Masters Diploma in IT (1 year)

  • Prerequisite: SSC in with Computer knowledge for 1-year diploma. Other courses required BSC or equivalent degree from University.

  • Cost: Not available

  • Special Category: Foreign Affiliations, Transfer credit provision

  • Contact details: N/A


American Computer School (ACS), Dhaka



  • Course or program Offered: Diploma in Computer applications (2 year). Diploma in Computer (1year). Advance course in Computer Applications (6 month)

  • Prerequisite: HSC/ A level or above

  • Cost: For one years program Approx Taka 35,000. For 6 month Advance course Approx Taka 20,000.

  • Special Category & feature: Foreign Trade school affiliations

  • Contact details: N/A


Genetic Computer School Dhaka. ATI .LTD


Singapore Based franchise education program



  • Course Offered: Diploma in Computer Studies (8Mo/12Mo). Higher Diploma Computer Studies (8Mo/12Mo).

  • Prerequisite: HSC or O level

  • Cost: Approx Taka 56,000

  • Special Category & feature: Has 12 independent branch including in other divisions like in Rangpur, Barishal, Dinajpur, Rajshai, and Chittagong. Program affiliated with Singapore Education Curriculum. Genetic Computer is Singapore Based Institution that has several-licensed branch in Bangladesh. Certification issued from Singapore. Moderated by California State University Chico USA & Manchester Metropolitan University UK. Credit Transfer provisions. Postgraduate diploma is also offered

  • Contact details: Genetic Computer - Mohammadpur Center.
    1/11 Iqbal Road, Mohammadpur, Dhaka - 1207
    Tel ( 8802) 9120195 (8802) 814513


Asset International (Flora Computer Systems) Dhaka



  • Course or program offered: AQPP-Asset qualified professional program (1 year /6 Month), ADSET Engg (1 year / 6 Month),

  • Prerequisite: BA, B COM or BSC

  • Cost: One year program Approx Taka 87,000. Six month Program 98,000

  • Special Category & feature: Foreign Affiliation Part of Aptech India Franchise. Transfer credit provision, Certified computer courses

  • Contact details: 17 New Eskaton Road Magbazar Dhaka -1000, Tel (8802) 9341761

  • E-mail: florasys@dhaka.agni.com


Aptech Computer ( Aptech India)


Largest international franchise Computer Education Center in the world



  • Course or program Offered: Software Engg (6 month short program, or 1 year, 2 year or 3 year program). ACCP- Aptech certified Computer professional

  • Prerequisite: HSC or O level

  • Cost: 6 month is taka Approx 24,000, one year is taka 45,000. 2 year is 80,500. 3-year program is approx 1,202,000

  • Special Category: Program is well recognized; Institution has direct affiliation with Aptech India. Also offers Micro Soft Certification Program Under special wing -Axiom . Has at least Five Branch in Dhaka, One in Chittagong, One in Sylhet, one in Comilla. More new branches are opening shortly

  • Contact details: Aptech Kemal Ataturk Branch Dhaka. 34 Kemal Ataturk, Ave Banani Dhaka. Tel (8802) 9886539 or 601990

  • Web site : www.aptech-education.com




Daffodil IIT, Dhaka


in affiliation with NCC UK



  • Course or program Offered: International Diploma in Computer Science (1 year). International advance diploma in Computer Science (1 year). BSC Hons in Computer Science.

  • Prerequisite: For Diploma only HSC or Equivalent required. For BSC Hons Diploma in Computer Science is required

  • Cost: For Diploma in Computer Science Approx Taka 62,500. For Advance Diploma Taka 82,500 For BSC Hons Taka 109,000

  • Special Category & feature: Affiliated with UK NCC, Transfer credit provision. Well-recognized program. ISO 9000 certified education & training

  • Contact details: Daffodil IIT Dhaka, Head office: 64/3 Lake circus Kalabagan (2nd to 4th floor) Mirpur Road Dhaka 1205. Campus House # 4 Road # 15 New Dhamondi R/A Dhaka, Tel (8802) 9117205or 9122301 (8802) 816103 Fax (8802) 816103

  • E-mail: daffodil@citechco.net

  • Web site: www.daffodil-bd.com




IBCS Primex (software & Training House)


NCC - UK program



  • Course or program Offered: International Diploma in Computer Science (1 year) Advance International Diploma in Computer Science (1 year)

  • Prerequisite: HSC / A level or Graduate

  • Cost: Normal Diploma Taka, Taka 59,000. Advance Diploma Taka 80,000

  • Special Category & feature: Affiliated with NCC UK. Transfer credit provision. IBCS Primex is also one of the leading software houses in Bangladesh. They have had several different training programs including Oracle certified training program.

  • Contact details: IBCS PRIMEX Software & training - Bangladesh Ltd, House # 672 Road # 11 (old 32) Dhanmondi R / A Dhaka 1209, Tel (8802) 9123186 Fax (8802) 818178

  • E-mail: ipsb@bdonline.com

  • Web site: www.ibcs-primex.com




Bhuiyan Institute of Technology


NCC (National Computing Center) - UK program



  • Course or program Offered: BSC Hons in Computer Information System (4 year). Diploma in Computer & information (1 year)

  • Prerequisite: HSC / A level or Graduate

  • Cost: 4-year program is taka 1,08,000. Approx One year Program is Taka 40,000

  • Special Category & feature: Internationally l recognized program - Affiliated with NCC UK. Transfer Credit Provision. Degree program is offered in collaboration with Guildhall University UK. This is one of the first trade school in Bangladesh.

  • Contact details: Bhuiyan Institute of Technology, House # 3 Road # 10 Dhamondi R/A Dhaka 1205 Bangladesh, Tel (8802) 9117507 Fax (8802) 9131915

  • E mail:ccscis@citechco.net




CITN Dhaka - ACM computers


Under University of Comilla



  • Course or program Offered: Masters in Computer Applications (1 year). BSC in Computer Science (4 year). Diploma in computer applications

  • Prerequisite: For masters program 3 years of Bachelor degree minimum is required. For BSC minimum requirements are HSC/ A level

  • Cost: Approx Taka 70,000 for 3-year program

  • Special Category & feature: Program conducted jointly under Comilla university.

  • Contact details: CITN - ACM computers
    House # 33 Road # 4 Dhanmondi Dhaka -1205
    Tel (8802) 866185or 837866

  • E-mail: citn@bangla.net




Desk Top Computers


ATEC - Microsoft Authorized Technical Education Center, Also Authorized Sylvan Prometric Testing Center



  • Course or program offered: All MS certification courses. Plus testing is conducted in the same center.

  • Prerequisite: SSC /HSC / A level or equivalent

  • Cost: Ranges from Taka 2000 to 8000 on an average for each course depending on the course duration which ranges from 16hrs to 40hrs

  • Special category & feature: MS authorized training & testing center. MS certified instructors teaches all courses

  • Contact details: Desk Top computer Connection Ltd, 139 Shantinagar, Dhaka 1217 Bangladesh. Tel (8802) 834782 or 833992, Fax (8802) 836001. Chittagong address: - 88-89 Agrabad C/A Tel (031) 71311

  • E-mail: desktop@bdonline.com




AMA CLC of Philippines - Techno haven computer learning center



  • Course & program Offered: Five different Computer diploma programs / all recognized International certification program. Average duration is 2 years.

  • Prerequisite: HSC / A level or equivalent

  • Cost: depending on course duration & other factor

  • Special category & feature: AMA CLC is ISO 9001 Certified & has affiliation with Lucent Technologies (Bell Lab) of USA, Kingston College UK. The diploma program is accredited by the National Computing Center of UK & the American League of Colleges & universities (ALOCU). Job placement facilities. On the job training program. AMA has several branch in Dhaka. Courses are transferable in USA, UK, Philippines, and Hong Kong.

  • Contact details: AMA - Techno haven. CLC , 748 Satmashjid Road Dhanmondi Dhaka. Tel (8802) 9114496 (8802) 9114496 - Fax (8802) 9668338

  • E-mail: ama@technohaven.com




Pentasoft Center of Excellence, Dhaka


Joint venture between Leopard Computing and Computing 2000 Ltd.



  • Course or program offered: Advance Internet Diploma. Pentasoft Power Diploma (PPD). Foundations in Computer Science, Children's Education, Certification Program for IBM, Silicon graphic & Apple developer. Special certification on Multimedia

  • Cost: depends on course program & duration.

  • Special category & feature: This is a division of Penta four communications India. Authorized training center of IBM, Silicon Graphics, Apple developer & Kodak. Internationally recognized certification program including for IBM & silicon graphics. Certified course instructors.

  • Contact details: Pentasoft, House # 39, Road 14/ a, 2nd floor, Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka 1209. Bangladesh, Tel (8802) 817125 or Mobile 019- 350547

  • E-mail: pentaleo@Dhaka.agni.com




New Horizon Computer Learning Center, Dhaka


USA based worlds largest IT training center



  • Course or program: Offers variety of flexible IT training choices including, instructor lead class, web based training (WBT) computer based training using CD rom. Certification program Certified Novel Engineer, Compac accredited System engineer MS certified Engineer.

  • Cost: Depends on number of course & duration

  • Special Category & feature: This is also a Micro Soft authorized technical education center - CTEC. As well as Novell Authorized education center -NAEC. American franchise Education. The center also Offers Authorized certification Programs. The center have received college /university credit recommendation from the American Council on Education (ACE), All certification are internationally recognized. Prometric Testing center.

  • Contact details: New Horizon Computer Learning center, Road # 4 House # 7 Momtaz Plaza (level # 3) Dhanmondi, Dhaka- 1205, Tel (8802) 869613 Fax (8802) 863885

  • Web site: www.newhorizons.com




World Wide web Institute Dhaka


based from Geneva Switzerland



  • Course or program offered: Comprehensive internet commerce training, Includes web master certification diploma, Web admin certification, ATM network banking, and so on. Course in multi Media, web design etc.

  • Cost: depends on total program and duration

  • Special category & feature: Internationally recognized certificate. This training program is considering one of the leading in the world. Accredited by various American & European universities.

  • Contact details: World Wide Web institute Dhaka Branch, House # 27 Road # 10/A Dhanmondi R/A Dhaka 1209, Tel (8802) 9117903 or 912 9372

  • E-mail: xurex@bdonline.com

  • Web site: www.institue.ch




AMA International University Bangladesh


Private university Approved by the university grants commission





  • Course or program offered: Four years program includes Computer Science, Computer Engg.BBA - management information system & electronic communication Engineering. MBA program is also available. Three different campuses in Dhaka

  • Prerequisite: HSC / A Level or equivalent

  • Cost: N/A. Depends on the program & duration

  • Special category & feature: Foreign university affiliation. State of the art IT facility. Special MBA program. All curriculum approved by the university grants commission.

  • Contact details: AMA International University Campus 2, Road 4 House # 83 Banani Dhaka. Tel (8802) 871749 or 9885907

  • E-mail: info@aiub.edu

  • Web site: www.aiub.edu




International University of Business university Business Agriculture & Technology (IUBAT)


Govt approved private University



  • Course & program offered: BBA, BS in Computer Science, Diploma in computer Science, BS in civil, electrical& mechanical engineering, BA Economics MBA and few other programs.

  • Prerequisite: HSC / A level or equivalent

  • Cost: N/A

  • Special category & feature: Affiliations with American & European Universities. Credit transfer provision. Financial Aid & scholarship package available.

  • Contact details: IUBAT Dhaka, House # 135 Road 9 A Dhanmondi R/A Dhaka 1209, Tel (8802) 9124201, 9124226 Fax (8802) 810494

  • E-mail: admissions@iubat.edu

  • Web site: www.iubat.edu




IBM - ACE Advance career Education


IBM training center



  • Course or program offered: Specialize programming skills in C++, Java, Unix BB2, HTML, and IBM certification training program.

  • Prerequisite: HSC, A level, Computer knowledge and background in programming

  • Cost: Depends on course duration and program

  • Special category & feature: Direct IBM training center. International IBM certification program

  • Contact details: IBM ACE center, 69/1 Panthapath, Chandrashilla -Suvastu Tower (6th floor), Tel (8802) 860075 or 861394

  • E-mail: inter@bdmail.net




Research Engineers International Institute of Technology (REIIT) USA, Dhaka center



  • Course or program Offered: Advance training Multi Media including 3 D animations, Non liner editing. Also training on engineering software applications.

  • Prerequisite: SSC or Equivalent. Basic computer background

  • Cost: depends on course & duration

  • Special category & feature: REIIT is venture of Research engineers Inc - a public limited company from NJ, USA. , A multinational company engaged in production of animated films, CD tilting and digital movie editing for reputed studios in USA and India. Training courses are internationally recognized and offered in various other countries. The program is more like body a shop operation, where the objective is to recruit trained personal from this same very program and utilized them for implementing projects for REIIT. REIIT has full software development facilities in USA & India

  • Contact details: REIIT Dhaka center, House # 1 Shysta Khan Ave, Sector 4 Uttara Dhaka 1230, Tel (8802) 893367, 892513, Fax (8802) 892513

  • E-mail reiit@spaninn.com

  • Web site: www.dhaka-on-net.com




EXECUTRAIN - Atlanta USA. Dhaka center



  • Course & Program offered: Microsoft certification Program. Training program on Oracle Comp Tia & Novel as well.

  • Prerequisite: BSC graduates, Students who has advance background in computer field

  • Cost: depends on number of course & duration

  • Special category & feature: This is an American franchise operation recently opened in Dhaka. The Training includes MS, Novel Oracle certification program. Well-recognized trade school certificate, Certificate issued from USA.

  • Contact details: House no 519, Road 1 Dhanmondi Dhaka -1205
    Tel (8802) 9665407 or 9664889 Fax (8802) 9665563

  • Web site: www.executrain.com




The University of Asia Pacific


Government Approved private university



  • Course or Program offered: BSC in Computer science & technology (4 year). BSC in Computer science & informatics (4year)

  • Prerequisite: HSC/ A Level

  • Cost: N/A

  • Special category & Feature: A full Govt approved private university that offers under graduate program in Computer Science, BBA Architecture, Engineering and Pharmacy. Credit transfer facilities to universities in USA & Australia.

  • Contact Details: House # 53, Road 5 A Dhanmondi Dhaka -1209
    Tel (8802) 9664952-53 Fax (8802) 9664950

  • E-mail: uap1@citechco.net




Alles Konnectieren (pvt) Ltd


Novell Authorized Education Center (NAEC), Novell Inc USA



  • Course or program offered: Certified Novell Engineers (CNE). Certified Internet professional (CIP).

  • Cost: Depends on course & duration.

  • Special category & feature: The training center is fully Novell authorized education center. All certification is provided by Novell Inc USA. Has counseling & enquiry center in Citation

  • Contact details: Novell Inc USA, Dhaka center
    House A 36 Road 25 Banani Dhaka
    Tel (8802) 896826 or 891043 or 606385

  • E Mail: Alesk@dhaka.agni.com




NIIT India


Beximco System Ltd



  • Course & program offered: Professional program in network -centered Computing (PNC), BSC Diploma in computer Science. (3 year), Also offers short certification course.

  • Prerequisite: HSC / A level

  • Cost: depends on course & duration Starts at approx Taka 32,000

  • Special category & feature: NIIT has over 100 centers in 20 countries; NIIT also has branch in Chittagong & Sylhet plus several branches in Dhaka. ISO 9000 & SEI CMM certificate quality. Recognized by American council on Education.

  • Contact details: NIIT Banani Branch
    House # 76 Road # 21 Block B Banani Dhaka
    Tel (8802) 9885637 Fax (8802) 9662808

  • Web site: www.niit.com




Samsung Institute of Information Technology (SIIT), Dhaka


A member company of JIA (Japan information Associates)



  • Course or Program offered: Certificate course on computing. Diploma in computing, Diploma in graphics design. Visual basic, Oracle, web design, Windows NT

  • Prerequisite: HSC / A level

  • Cost: Depends on course & duration

  • Special category & feature: International educational center - part of Samsung IIT centers. Course certificate internationally recognized, SIIT has seven Independent branches in Dhaka.

  • Contact details: SIIT Banani Dhaka branch, House # 36 Road # 13 Block D Banani Dhaka, Tel (8802) 888785or 888487 Fax (8802) 9883715

  • E Mail: edu@siit.net

  • Web site: www.siit.net




Soft Net Institute of information Technology



  • Course or program offered: Diploma & advance diploma in MIS, Client Server database programmer (duration 1 year for advance 1 ½ year). BSC in computing & information system under University of London program(4year). Advance technical certificate Computer networking, multimedia, java & internet programming, System admon & networking on UNIX / LYNUX

  • Cost: Depends on course & duration, Starts from taka 6,000 - short course

  • Special category & feature: Several US & UK based institutions recognize Soft Net certificates. BS in computing degree is issued by London University under external program. Credit transfer provision with American universities. Authorized training center for O Level & A level computing studies. Most instructors are university lecturer or Professors with postgraduate degree.

  • Contact details: Soft Net, House # F 27 Road # 11 Banani, Dhaka 1213
    Tel (8802) 873170 or 883074

  • E Mail: info@softnet.pradeshta.net




STAMFORD College


Franchise campus in Bangladesh



  • Course & program offered: BSC in computer Science (4 year). BBA (4 year) & executive MBA (1 year) MBA program (2 year)

  • Prerequisite: HSC / A level for BS & BBA for graduate program BBA or equivalent

  • Cost: N/A

  • Special category & feature: American college degree through Stamford college group. Degree issued by American Stamford College group. Credit transfer facilities.

  • Contact details: Stamford College group Bangladesh
    House # 36 Road 9/A Dhanmondi Dhaka
    Tel (8802) 9131535 OR 819956 Fax (8802) 819956

  • E Mail: Stamford@citechco.net

  • Web site: www.hometown.aol.com/sucg/advice/index.htm




Shahjalal University of Science & Technology (SUST)



  • Course & Program offered: BSC in Computer Science (4 year)

  • Cost: N/A

  • Special category & feature: Excellent computer dept headed by well known Prof. Zafar Iqbal (ex Bell Lab fellow)


QUEST - Datapro ( computer specialization)


Crown system International Franchise Dhaka branch



  • Course or Program offered: Software engineering diploma (3 year), Professional diploma in software engineering (2year) Diploma in computer management ( 1 year)
    Certified IT training. Data base developer, visual programming, Quest IT professional

  • Cost: N/A

  • Special category & feature: Indian franchise education center, Offers certified IT training. On the job training

  • Contact details: QUEST - datapro
    House no 412 , Road no 29 , New DOHS Mohakali , Dhaka -1206
    Tel (8802) 9882738 or 9886525 Fax ( 8802) 887243

  • E mail: info@crownsys.agni.com



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DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT EDUCATION SYSTEM IN BANGLADESH

The present education system of Bangladesh may be broadly divided into three major stages, viz. primary, secondary and tertiary education. Primary level institutions impart primary education basically. Junior secondary/secondary and higher secondary level institutions impart secondary education. Degree pass, degree honours, masters and other higher-level institutions or equivalent section of other related institutions impart tertiary education. The education system is operationally categorized into two streams: primary education (Grade I-V) managed by the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education (MOPME)) and the other system is the post-primary education which covers all other levels from junior secondary to higher education under the administration of the Ministry of Education (MOE). The post-primary stream of education is further classified into four types in terms of curriculum: general education, madrasah education, technical-vocational education and professional education.1. General Education

a) Primary education

The first level of education is comprised of 5 years of formal schooling (class / grades I - V). Education, at this stage, normally begins at 6+ years of age up to 11 years. Primary education is generally imparted in primary schools. Nevertheless, other types of institutions like kindergartens and junior sections attached to English medium schools are also imparting it.

b) Secondary education

The second level of education is comprised of 7 (3+2+2) years of formal schooling. The first 3 years (grades VI-VIII) is referred to as junior secondary; the next 2 years (grades IX -X) is secondary while the last 2 years (grades XI - XII) is called higher secondary.

There is diversification of courses after three years of schooling in junior secondary level. Vocational and technical courses are offered in vocational and trade institute/schools. Moreover, there are high schools where SSC (vocational) courses have been introduced.

In secondary education, there are three streams of courses such as, Humanities, Science and Business Education, which start at class IX, where the students are free to choose their course(s) of studies.

High schools are managed either by government or private individuals or organizations. Most of the privately managed secondary schools provide co-education. However, there are many single sex institutions in secondary level education.

The academic programme terminates at the end of class X when students are to appear at the public examination called S.S.C. (Secondary School Certificate). The Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Educations (BISE) conduct the S.S.C. examination. There are seven such Boards at different places in Bangladesh namely: Dhaka, Rajshahi, Jessore, Comilla, Chittagong, Sylhet, and Barisal.

The secondary education is designed to prepare the students to enter into the higher secondary stage. In higher secondary stage, the course is of two-year duration (XI - XII) which is being offered by Intermediate Colleges or by intermediate section of degree or master colleges.

c) Tertiary Education

i) College

The third stage of education is comprised of 2-6 years of formal schooling. The minimum requirement for admission to higher education is the higher secondary certificate (H.S.C). HSC holders are qualified to enroll in 3-year degree pass courses while for honours, they may enroll in 4-year bachelors' degree honours courses in degree level colleges or in the universities. After successful completion of a pass/honours bachelors' degree course, one can enroll in the master's degree course. Master degree courses are of one year for honours bachelor degree holders and 2 years for pass bachelor degree holders. For those aspiring to take up M.Phil and Ph.D courses in selected disciplines or areas of specialization, the duration is of 2 years for M.Phil and 3-4 years for Ph.Ds after completion of master's degree. Higher education is being offered in the universities and post HSC level colleges and institutes of diversified studies in professional, technical, technological and other special types of education.

ii) University

There are 73 universities in Bangladesh. Out of these, 21 universities are in the public sector, while the other 52 are in the private sector. Out of 21 public sector universities, 19 universities provide regular classroom instruction facilities and services. Bangladesh Open University (BOU) conducts non-campus distance education programmes especially in the field of teacher education and offers Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) and Master of Education (M.Ed) degrees. BOU conducts 18 formal courses and 19 non-formal courses. Bangladesh National University mainly functions as an affiliating university for degree and post-graduate degree level education at different colleges and institutions in different field of studies. After successful completion of the specified courses, it conducts final examinations and awards degree, diplomas and certificates to the successful candidates. The degrees are B.A., B.S.S., B.Sc., B.Com. (Pass & Honours) M.A., M.Sc., M.S.S and M.Com. Moreover, this university also offers LL.B., and other degrees. Bangladesh National University offers part-time training to university teachers.

There is only one medical university namely, "Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University", like other public universities, offers courses on a different system where FCPS Degree is offered in the disciplines of medical education; diploma courses are offered in 12 disciplines. MD degree in 15 subjects and MS courses on 8 subjects are also offered.

2. Madrasah Education

The old scheme of madrasah education was introduced in 1780 with the establishment of Calcutta Madrasah. In madrasah education, one can learn Islamic religious education along with the general education as complementary to each other in the system of education. The madrasah education system has been continuing with some modifications according to the demand of the time, and many madrasahs grew up in this sub-continent. The government has been providing government grants to the teachers and employees of the non-government madrasahs like other non-government education institutions (schools and colleges). There are five levels in the madrasah education system, namely:

a. Primary level or ebtedayee education. This is equivalent to primary level of general education. The first level of madrasah education is comprised of 5 years of schooling (grades I - V). Normally, the children of 6 years of age begins in class 1 and finishes class V at the age of 11 years. Ebtedayee education is imparted in independent ebtedayee madrasahs and ebtedayee sections of dhakhil, alim, fazil and kamil madrasahs. It is also imparted in some of the private quami - kharizi madrasahs.

b. Secondary level. The secondary level of madrasah education is comprised of 7 (5+2) years of formal schooling. It takes five years in dhakhil stage (S.S.C. level) from grade VI - X while the last 2 years in alim (higher secondary) stage. Dhakhil level education is imparted in dhakhil madrasahs and in dhakhil level of alim, fazil and kamil madrasahs. Alim is equivalent to higher secondary certificate education imparted to alim madrasahs and in alim level of fazil and kamil madrasahs.

There are diversification of courses after three years of schooling in secondary level of education from grade IX of dhakhil stage and grade XI of alim stage. There are streams of courses such as humanities, science and business education, where students are free to choose their courses of studies. Private individuals or private bodies manage all madrasahs of this level. Most of these madrasahs provide co-education. However, there are some single gender madrasahs in this level of madrasah education. There are two public examinations namely; dhakhil and alim after the completion of 10 years of schooling and twelve years of education, respectively. The Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board (BMEB) provides these two certificates.

c. Tertiary level of madrasah education. This level is comprised of 4 (2+2) years of formal education. The minimum requirement for admission to higher level of madrasah education is the alim (equivalent to HSC) certificates . Alim pass students are qualified to enroll in 2-year fazil education. This level of education is imparted in fazil madrasah and in fazil level of kamil madrasahs. After successful completion of fazil degree one can enroll in 2 -years kamil level education. There are four streams of courses in kamil level education; streams are hadis, tafsir, fiqh and adab. Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board conducts these two fazil and kamil examinations and award certificates. After successful completion of the specified courses one can appear these examinations.

Out of the total kamil the government manages madrasahs only three madrasahs and others are managed by either individual or by private bodies. However, there are few girls' madrasah for girl students.

The Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board has the following functions as regard to madrasah education: grants affiliations to different levels of madrasahs from ebtedayee to kamil; prescribes syllabi and curricula; conducts public examinations (dhakhil to kamil) and scholarship examinations. Besides the public system of madrasah education there are a good number of private madrasahs for the Muslim students, namely: hafizia, qiratia, quami and nizamiah. Most of these madrasahs are residential. These type of madrasah are sometimes called kharizia as these are beyond the purview of the general system of education. Recently, these quami madrasahs have been organized under the umbrella of a private board known as 'Befaqul Madaris or Quami Madrasah Board which constitutes curricula and syllabi of quami madrasahs, conducts examinations and awards certificates and degrees.

3. Technical - Vocational

For the students whose interest are not strictly academic may find technical-vocational programmes more interesting and more valuable for their future. Government tries to ensure that the course curriculum should be relevant to students' interest and aspirations while at the same time it should address the needs of the job market.

a. Primary level. There is no technical-vocational institution in primary level of education. Ebtedayee in the first level (Primary level) of madrasah education has no scope for technical-vocational education. Accordingly, technical - vocational education in Bangladesh is designed in three phases under two major levels of secondary and tertiary level of education.

b. Secondary level. Vocational courses starts from secondary level. The certificate courses prepare skilled workers in different vocations starting from ninth grade after completion of three years of schooling in secondary school. At this level the courses are diversified in different vocations spread over 1 to 2 years duration. Recently, 2 years duration vocational courses have been introduced at the higher secondary level in government managed vocational training institute (renamed as Technical School & College). Diploma courses prepare the diploma engineers at the polytechnic institutes. This course spread over 4 years duration after passing the secondary school certification examination. There is a technical education board called Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB), which grants affiliation to the technical institutes. It conducts examinations of the students completing different courses in different vocational and technical education, and awards certificates to the successful candidates.

4. Professional Education

The College of Textile Technology and College of Leather Technology offer four -year degree courses in Textile Engineering and Leather Technology respectively after completing Higher Secondary Education. The minimum requirement to be admitted to teachers training colleges (TTCs) for Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Physical Education in Physical Education College is graduation degree. Generally, in-service teachers undertake this professional training course along with some unemployed graduates. Professional education also imparted in Medical Colleges, Dental Colleges, Nursing College, Homeopathic Colleges, Law Colleges etc.

5. Other Types of Education

5.1 Religious and Moral Education

One of the aims of education is to establish human, cultural and social values in every tier and sphere of individual and national life. Religious and moral education is one of the ways of achieving this aim.

The followers of every religion of the country have the right to learn the main subjects of their respective religions, acquire knowledge about rituals and ceremonies of their respective religion. Religious and moral education is imparted with this end in view.

i) Islamic Studies

In order to lead life according to the Islamic tenets and regulations, it is indispensable for every Muslim male/female to receive Islamic education and implement these in their day to day life.

ii) Hindu - Religious Studies

Bangladesh Sanskrit and Pali Board conducts 3- year course on Sanskrit and religious subjects. These subjects are Adhya in the first year, Madhya in the second year and Upadhi in the third year. Sanskrit language, Prourahitta, Smriti (Hindu law) etc. subjects are included in the courses.

Bangladesh Sanskrit and Pali Board is not an independent or autonomous organization. The Director General of the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education by virtue of the post is the Chairman of Sanskrit and Pali Board and Management Parishad. Authorized by the Ministry of Education the Chairman conducts all activities of the Board. An honorary member of the Management Parishad plays the role of Secretary. There are tols (schools for teaching Sanskrit), choupathies and colleges under the control of Bangladesh Sanskrit and Pali Board. The minimum requirement to be admitted in these courses is SSC. After completion of 3-year course, one can get the title "Teertha". For each subject, the 3-year course Adhya, Madhya and Upadhi is to be completed separately.

iii) Buddhist Religious Studies

The system of Buddhist religious studies and the Buddhist religious language Pali are almost similar to that of Hindu religious studies. There is 3-year title course in Pali and 'Bisharad' is offered in Pali instead of Teertha. Bangladesh Sanskrit and Pali Board conducts traditional system of Pali education. There are about a hundred of Pali Tolls in the country.

iv) Christian Religious Education

To meet the religious education needs of Christians in Bangladesh, there are Bible schools and intermediate seminaries which enroll students in the SSC; there are also major seminaries and theological colleges where students with HSC are admitted. The successful students are awarded degrees both in Bachelor and Masters in Theology and Divinity. These are all run and managed by the Church bodies which cater to the needs of different denominations of Christianity.

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EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT

Education Systems in Bangladesh is being managed and administered by two Ministries viz. Ministry of Education (MOE) and Ministry of Primary and Mass Education (MOPME) in association with the attached Departments and Directorates as well as a number of autonomous bodies.

Ministry of Educaiton (MOE) :

This Ministry is concerned with policy formulation, planning, monitoring, evaluation and execution of plans and programmes related to secondary and higher education including technical & madrasah education. The line directorates, viz.. Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education and Directorate of Technical Education are responsible for management and supervision of institutions under their respective control.

Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE): This Directorate is headed by the Director-General who is responsible for administration, management and control of secondary and higher education including madrasah and other special types of education. It is assisted by sub-ordinate Offices located at the divisional, district and thana levels.

The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE): This Directorate is headed by the Director-General and is responsible for the management and administration of technical & vocational institutions like polytechnics, monotechnics and other similar types of institutes. It has Inspectorate Offices at the Divisional Headquarters.

Bangladesh National Commission for UNESCO (BNCU): This organisation functions as a corporate body within the MOE. This is headed by the Minister of Education as Chairman and the Education Secretary as the Secretary-General. The Commission consists of 69 members constituted by eminent educationists and intellectuals interested in educational, scientific and cultural matters in the country. A senior official designated as Secretary normally heads the Secretariat of the Commission.


Chief Accounts Office (CAO): In pursuance of the Government a separate accounts office under a Chief Accounts Officer (C.A.O) does policy of decentralization the accounting function of the MOE.i) National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB): This Board is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Education (MOE). It performs the responsibility of renewal/modification and development of curriculum, production and distribution of textbooks at primary, secondary and higher secondary levels.

ii) National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB): This Board is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Education (MOE). It performs the responsibility of renewal/modification and development of curriculum, production and distribution of textbooks at primary, secondary and higher secondary levels.

iii) Bangladesh Bureau of Educational Information and Statistics (BANBEIS): This organization is responsible for collection, compilation and dissemination of educational information and statistics at various levels and types of education. This organization is the Apex Body of the Educational management Information System (EMIS) of the country. It is also the National Coordinator of RINSACA (Regional Informatics for South & Central Asia). Recently. it has been assigned with the important task of selection. processing and computerization of data necessary for awarding government subvention to all the private education institutions.

iv) Directorate of Inspection and Audit ( DIA): This Directorate is headed by the Director and is responsible for inspection and audit aimed at improving the standard of education of the institutions at the secondary level.

Further more, a number of autonomous bodies have a share in the administration of education. These are :

i) University Grants Commission (UGC): The University Grants Commission is responsible for co-ordinating activities of the universities and distributing government grants of them.

ii) National University: This is an Affiliating University responsible for academic control of all the affiliated colleges offering courses in Degree Pass, Honours and Masters and for conducting Bachelor Degree and Master's examinations.

iii) Education Boards: Seven Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education are responsible for conducting the SSC and HSC level public examinations.

iv) Madrasah Education Board: This Board is responsible for conducting public examinations from Dakhil to kamil levels.

v) Technical Education Board: This Board is entrusted with the task of conducting certificate and diploma examinations in technical education.

Ministry of Primary & Mass Education (MOPME)

Bangladesh is committed to the World Declaration on Education for All (Jomtein, March 1990) and the Convention on the Right of Children (New York, September 1990).

Recognizing the importance of primary and non-formal education in ensuring education for all and eradicating illiteracy, the Government created a new Division called Primary and Mass Education Division (PMED) in August 1992. This Division is now operating as a Ministry. The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education is responsible for policy formulation, planning, evaluation and execution of plans and initiating legislative measures relating to primary and non-formal education.

Directorate of Primary Education (DPE): This Directorate controls, coordinates and regulates the field administration of the primary education. The Directorate of Primary Education was created in 1981 with a view to giving full attention to primary education as an independent organization. The Director-General heads it. Under this Directorate there are 6 Divisional (regional) Officers, 64 District Offices and 481 Thana Offices.

National Academy for Primary Education (NAPE): This is an apex institution for training and research in the field of primary education, which is headed by a Director and governed by a Board of Governors headed by the Secretary, PMED. There are 53 government and 1 private Primary Training Institute. They offer 1-year Certificate-in-Education course to teachers of primary schools.

Bureau of Non-formal Education (BNFE) : A Directorate was created in 1995 with the responsibility of execution of policy decisions and plans relating to non-formal education. The Non-formal Education Programmes were then implemented through (a) NGO run centre-based literacy programme. (b) total literacy movement by the District/Thana administration. This Directorate has been abolished and started functioning as Bureau of Non-formal Education.

Compulsory Primary Education Implementation Monitoring Unit: After the enactment of Primary Education (Compulsory) Act of 1990, the Government created the Compulsory Primary Education Implementation Monitoring Unit in 1991, headed by the Director-General with the responsibility to monitor the compulsory primary education programme at the field level and conduct child-survey to collect information on the numbers of primary school-age population and children attending schools.

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