State University of Bangladesh
Private university in Dhaka, Bangladesh
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| Motto | Join the trendsetter |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Established | 2002 |
| Accreditation | |
| Affiliation | University Grants Commission (UGC)[2] |
| Chancellor | President Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Vice-Chancellor | Md. Akhter Hossain Khan [3] |
Academic staff | 200 (2021) |
Administrative staff | 102 (2021)[4] |
| Students | 2,500 (2021)[4] |
| Undergraduates | 1,781 (2021)[4] |
| Postgraduates | 648 (2021)[4] |
| Address | 696, Kendua, Kanchan, Rupganj, Narayanganj , , , 23.8391°N 90.5506°E |
| Campus | 3.65 acres (1.48 ha) |
| Website | sub |
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History
SUB was founded in 2002 under the provisions of the Private University Act of 1992,[7] amended in 1998. Initially, the university focused on pioneering academic programs in emerging areas of health sciences, which quickly established its reputation as an innovative institution. Over time, SUB has broadened its academic portfolio and currently offers programs through 10 departments organized within four schools. Furthermore, the university has submitted proposals to the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh to introduce additional departments in Data Science and Music and Theatre Performance.
Recognized and accredited by the UGC,[2] SUB provides a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, reflecting its ongoing commitment to delivering quality higher education in Bangladesh.
Academics
Schools and Departments
SUB is organized into four schools, each comprising several academic departments:
- School of Business and Social Sciences
- Business Studies
- English Studies
- Journalism, Communication & Media Studies
- Law
- School of Health Sciences
- Public Health
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmacy
- School of Science and Technology
- Architecture
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Food Engineering & Nutrition Science
Programs
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering (B.Sc.)
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English
- Bachelor of Science in Food Engineering and Nutrition Science
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. Hons)
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)
- Bachelor of Social Science (B.S.S. Hons) in Journalism, Communication and Media Studies (J.C.M.S.)
Graduate
- Master of Science in Data Science and Machine Learning
- Master of Laws (LL.M.)
- Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics & E.L.T.
- Master of Arts in English
- Master of Business Administration (Executive, Professional, Healthcare Management)
- Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
- Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm.)
- Master of Science in Environmental Science
- Master of Science in Food Engineering and Nutrition Science
Campus
The campus spans 3.65 acres in 696, Kendua, Kanchan, Rupganj, Narayanganj, Dhaka. It includes academic buildings, labs, studios, libraries, and recreational areas with amenities such as sports zone (indoor and outdoor), canteen, food court, stationery shop, shuttle service, and a large open area for cultural and social events. The campus is fully Wi-Fi enabled and secured by CCTV. Architecturally designed by Vistaara Architects (Pvt.) Ltd. under Arch Mustapha Khalid.
Rankings
The following table summarizes the university's rankings from various sources as of 2024â2025:
Administration
The university is governed by a Board of Trustees chaired by A. M. Shamim. The chancellor is the president of Bangladesh, President Mohammed Shahabuddin . The vice-chancellor, Md. Akhter Hossain Khan (designate),[3] oversees academic and administrative affairs.
Other senior officials include:
- Nawzia Yasmin,[13] Pro Vice-Chancellor
- Md. Hassan Kawsar,[14][15] Treasurer
- Dr. Ahmed Hussain,[3] Registrar
Board of Trustees
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| A. M. Shamim | President |
| Md. Mahbubur Rahman | Vice President |
| Ms. Saleha Ahamed | Member |
| Shuchorita Ahmed | Member |
| Ms. Mosteka Rahman | Member |
| Mr. Sakif Shamim | Member |
| Ms. Tasfia Farheen | Member |
| Mr. Mubashshir Mubarrat Rahman | Member |
List of Vice-Chancellors
| Name | Tenure | References |
|---|---|---|
| Iajuddin Ahmed | 2002 | [16] |
| M. S. Ilyas Dhami | acting, 2003â2008 | |
| Iftekhar Ghani Chowdhury | c. 2009â2016 | [17][18] |
| Sayeed Salam | September 2017â | [19] |
| M. Shahjahan Mina | c. 2019â2020 | |
| Vacant | as of September 2020 | [20][21] |
| Md. Anwarul Kabir | December 2020 â 2022 | [22] |
| Nawzia Yasmin | 2023 | [23] |
| Md. Akhter Hossain Khan | 2025âpresent | [3] |