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Rangamati Science and Technology University

Coordinates: 22°36′47″N 92°09′53″E / 22.6131°N 92.1647°E / 22.6131; 92.1647
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Rangamati Science and Technology University
রাঙ্গামাটি বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
Other name
RMSTU
Motto in English
Education Harmony Progress
TypePublic
Established2014; 10 years ago (2014)
AccreditationInstitution of Engineers, Bangladesh
AffiliationUniversity Grants Commission (UGC)
Budget19.56 crore (US$1.6 million) (2024-2025)
ChancellorPresident Mohammed Shahabuddin
Vice-ChancellorShelina Akhter
Location,
Bangladesh

22°36′47″N 92°09′53″E / 22.6131°N 92.1647°E / 22.6131; 92.1647
Campus65 acres (26 ha)
LanguageBengali and English
Websitermstu.ac.bd

Rangamati Science and Technology University is a public university located in Rangamati, Bangladesh, commonly known as RMSTU.[1] It was established in 2014.

The university has faced vocal opposition from local groups such as Parbatya Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS) during its establishment. Because they believe that students, staff, and faculty would come predominantly from outside the Chittagong Hill Tracts, and their settlement in Rangamati would change the character of the region.[2][3][4] The first batch of 75 students began classes in November 2015, at a temporary campus set up at Tabalchharhi Shah High School.[5]

Academics

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The university's 5 departments are organised into 4 faculties.

Faculty Department Seat
Faculty of Engineering & Technology Computer Science and Engineering 50
Faculty of Biological Science Forestry and Environmental Science 25
Faculty of Agricultural Science Fisheries and Marine Resources Technology 25
Faculty of Business Studies Tourism and hospitality management 30
Business Management 50

List of vice-chancellors

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  • Pradanendu Bikash Chakma (2015–2022)
  • Shelina Akhter (2022–present)

List of pro-vice chancellors

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  • Kanchan Chakma (2022–present)

References

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  1. ^ "Rangamati Science and Technology University". University Grants Commission of Bangladesh.
  2. ^ "Govt disregarding CHT accord: Santu Larma". The Daily Star. 15 July 2014.
  3. ^ Chakma, Mangal Kumar (19 January 2015). "Why a medical college at Rangamati?". The Daily Star.
  4. ^ "Bangladesh govt asked to declare road map or face movement". The Daily Star. 3 December 2015.
  5. ^ "Rangamati University launches classes ignoring 10-month long dispute". bdnews24.com. 9 November 2015.