Barisal Government Women's College
Bangladeshi college
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Barisal Government Women's College is a master's degree college in Barisal, Bangladesh.[1]
Established1957
Academic staff
55 (2024)Administrative staff
14 (2024)Students5,667 (2024)
বরিশাল সরকারি মহিলা কলেজ | |
| Established | 1957 |
|---|---|
Academic staff | 55 (2024) |
Administrative staff | 14 (2024) |
| Students | 5,667 (2024) |
| Location | , |
| Website | bwc |
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History
The college was established as Women's College, Barisal, in 1957. Initially it offered only an Intermediate of Arts. In 1963, it added home economics up to intermediate level. It introduced a pass-level Bachelor of Arts in 1964.[2] It became affiliated with Dacca University in the 1964–1965 academic year.[3] Science was added for pre-medical students in 1966.[2]
The college was nationalized in 1987. It has over 3,600 students[4] and eight honours level subjects.
Notable alumni
- Kaberi Gayen, academic, author, and social activist[5]
- Tanjim Saiyara Totini, TV actress[6]
