Brahmanbaria Government Women's College — BGMC for short — is the only government women's college in Brahmanbaria. The college was founded in 1964, and since then it has crossed more than half a century of ups and downs. Over that long stretch it has gained a wide reputation through many changes and additions. The district's only women's college has been bound up with a good deal of history from the moment of its birth.
Contents
- Location and introduction of Brahmanbaria Government Women's College
- Why study at Brahmanbaria Government Women's College?
- The faculties and departments of Brahmanbaria Government Women's College
- Lab facilities and research centre of Brahmanbaria Government Women's College
- The residential halls of Brahmanbaria Government Women's College
- Other facilities at Brahmanbaria Government Women's College
- Campus life at Brahmanbaria Government Women's College
- The memorial and sculpture of Brahmanbaria Government Women's College
- Admission process and preparation for Brahmanbaria Government Women's College
- Final words
The green grounds of Brahmanbaria Women's College
Location and introduction of Brahmanbaria Government Women's College
This well-regarded college stands on 2 acres and 80 decimals of land on District Sadar Hospital Road in Brahmanbaria Sadar — one of the best-known and most central spots in Brahmanbaria Sadar. On 31 October 1963 Mr M M Noor-un-Nabi Chowdhury came as administrator of the Brahmanbaria subdivision, and he planned a separate college for the higher education of girls. With the cooperation and advice of other social workers, the work of building the college then began in earnest. Two houses in front of the then subdivision hospital were bought for the college. On 16 August 1964 the late Minnat Ali — a distinguished writer of fiction and a professor of Bengali at Brahmanbaria College — was appointed principal, and academic work began from the 1964–65 academic year. On the advice of the organising committee, classes started in a morning shift at the local Model Girls' High School with five part-time teachers and twenty students. That is how the college began its journey, and through its various activities it became well known within a short time.
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Why study at Brahmanbaria Government Women's College?
From the very beginning the women's college has been much wished for by the people of Brahmanbaria. In those days, because boys and girls would have had to study together, almost every girl was married off after finishing school. In that setting the founding of a women's college meant that a major step towards a dream had been opened up. Through its various activities girls are prepared there to become worthy leaders of the future. Beyond safe teaching, the college is committed to shaping its students in a pleasant environment. Many students of this college are today stepping into important places and positions, which gives courage and inspiration to the next generation.
The main gate of Brahmanbaria Government Women's College
The faculties and departments of Brahmanbaria Government Women's College
All three higher secondary groups are available at Brahmanbaria Government Women's College.
The higher secondary groups are:
- Science group
- Business studies group
- Humanities group
There is also a good opportunity to study at honours and degree level.
The honours departments are:
- Department of Bengali
- Department of Philosophy
- Department of Political Science
The degree programmes are:
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Social Science (BSS)
The science building of Brahmanbaria Government Women's College
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Lab facilities of Brahmanbaria Government Women's College
Brahmanbaria Government Women's College has good-quality laboratories. Teaching is carried out here with the necessary research instruments and technology. There are separate labs for the different departments. The labs are:
- Physics lab
- Chemistry lab
- Biology lab
- Information and communication technology lab, and others
The residential halls of Brahmanbaria Government Women's College
Brahmanbaria Government Women's College has 2 residential halls. Each hall has its own reading arrangements, a dining room, indoor games and a large playing field.
The halls:
- Asma Bhaban
- Zia Bhaban
The conduct of the hall supers, hall managers and staff is extremely good, and the food is wholesome too.
The arts building of Brahmanbaria Government Women's College
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Other facilities at Brahmanbaria Government Women's College
Student–teacher relations at Brahmanbaria Government Women's College
There are very good relations between the students and the teachers of Brahmanbaria Government Women's College. The teachers behave in a fatherly or motherly way and in a friendly way alike, and they try to help as far as they can with every problem and need. The principal of the college is a very gracious person too, and the senior students are very friendly.
The library of Brahmanbaria Government Women's College
Brahmanbaria Government Women's College has its own library inside the campus, on the ground floor of the science building. The library holds more than several thousand books, along with daily newspapers, magazines and other journals. There are two librarians.
The auditorium of Brahmanbaria Government Women's College
The college has an auditorium of considerable size, located on the ground floor of the humanities building.
Sport and recreation at Brahmanbaria Government Women's College
Brahmanbaria Government Women's College has a large field for sport, with a separate ground laid out for cricket. There are also many cultural societies for recreation.
Volunteer organisations at Brahmanbaria Government Women's College
The college has many voluntary organisations, among them:
- Rover Scouts
- BNCC
The girls of the college join these of their own accord and, alongside their studies, stay engaged in social work.
The standard of teaching at Brahmanbaria Government Women's College
The teachers of Brahmanbaria Government Women's College are highly educated. All are BCS cadres, and many of them have earned a PhD. The teachers put their achievements, their ability and their thinking together in the effort to give the students something good. And the college holds second place among all the colleges of Brahmanbaria district.
The green campus of Brahmanbaria Women's College
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Women's College campus life
Most students say that college campus life is very boring. But the campus of Brahmanbaria Government Women's College is a delight. Everyone who has studied at this college so far says the same thing. Campus life here is, in a word, remarkable. Through study, sport, cultural events and the rest, the students spend their campus life happily. In the company of their seniors and classmates they enjoy the loveliest of days on this Brahmanbaria Government Women's College campus.
Surrounded by greenery and nature, study here feels as though it happens in another world. Alongside the various national day events, Pohela Boishakh, the spring festival and every other kind of event are celebrated here with great show. The college authorities also arrange various study tours, an annual excursion, inter-college competitions and many sports.
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The memorial and sculpture of Brahmanbaria Government Women's College
Brahmanbaria Government Women's College has a Shaheed Minar, where floral wreaths are laid at all the national day events.
The Shaheed Minar of Brahmanbaria Women's College
Admission process and preparation for Brahmanbaria Government Women's College
There is no admission test for entry to Brahmanbaria Government Women's College. Admission is decided by assessment of the GPA of the previous level passed. The application is made by filling in a form online. Then, if you get the chance of admission to the college, you come to the college and are admitted on payment of the government-fixed fee.
Final words
Brahmanbaria Government Women's College is without doubt among the best, finest and most thoughtful of educational institutions. So to study at this college you must certainly do well in the SSC or HSC. All in all it is a platform to like and to love. Best wishes to those still to come. May everyone's effort succeed.
Sheikh Tania
College representative, Shikkha Web
Higher Secondary (batch 2020–21)
Science group
Brahmanbaria Government Women's College, Brahmanbaria
