University Laboratory School and College

University Laboratory School and College is a special type of educational institution operated by the Institute of Education and Research (IER) under the financial support of the University of Dhaka.^[5] The school began its journey in March 1964 under the leadership of Mrs. Gunning, an American teacher. In April 1965, it was upgraded from KG to the fifth grade, transforming into a primary school. That same year, the Home Room system was introduced.^{[citation needed]}

The overall responsibility of the school was entrusted to Dr. Edgar E. Fielder, an American consultant and supervisor, who also served as the principal until 1965. He was assisted by Mrs. Gunning, Dr. Jackofron, and Dr. Ottis Coffey, three dedicated and visionary individuals.^{[citation needed]}

In 1971, students from this institution appeared for the SSC examination for the first time. Later, in July 1975, the college section was introduced. From 2011, the institution started offering education in the English version, and currently, students from KG to the 10th grade receive education in this medium.^{[citation needed]}

The children of university faculty members, officers, and employees are given priority admission to this institution. Through the collective efforts of students, teachers, parents, IER, and Dhaka University authorities.

At present, Md. Jamil Uddin serves as the acting principal of the institution.^[6]

• General Waker-Uz-Zaman, current army chief of the Bangladesh Army^{[citation needed]}
• Mishuk Munier, media personality, cinematographer & journalist ^[7]
• Lieutenant General Ataul Hakim Sarwar Hasan (Retd.), former chief of general staff of the Bangladesh Army^{[citation needed]}
• Sohana Saba, actress, producer, screenwriter^{[citation needed]}