Jamalpur Science and Technology University

Jamalpur Science and Technology University (Bengali: জামালপুর বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) is a government financed public university of Bangladesh.^[5][6] It was established on 28 November 2017 by the Act No. 24 of 2017 as the 44th public university of Bangladesh. Later it was renamed in 2024 as Jamalpur Science and Technology University.^[7]

Jamalpur Science and Technology University

জামালপুর বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
Logo of JSTU
Other name	JSTU
Former name	Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Science & Technology University
Type	Public university
Established	November 28, 2017; 7 years ago (2017-11-28)[1]
Chancellor	President Mohammed Shahabuddin
Vice-Chancellor	Mohammad Raknuzzaman[2][3]
Location	Melandaha Upazila , Jamalpur District , Bangladesh 24.9574°N 89.8507°E / 24.9574; 89.8507
Campus	30 acres [4]
Website	www.jstu.ac.bd

Administrative building

History

Main Gate

In 1998, Mirza Azam, member of parliament for the Jamalpur-3 constituency, established Sheikh Fazilatunnecha Mujib Fisheries College on 33 acres in Melandaha Upazila of Jamalpur District. Classes began there in 2000.^[8] "Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science & Technology University Bill-2017" was passed by parliament on 20 November 2017.^[8] The university was gazetted on 28 November 2017.

On 19 November 2018, President Abdul Hamid appointed Syed Samsuddin Ahmed as the first vice chancellor of BSFMSTU. Initially, 136 students enrolled in four subjects: mathematics, management, social work, and computer engineering. The first academic session began in April 2019.^[9] Initially, the university operated from a rented building of Bangabandhu Ideal College in Jamalpur. In its second academic year, the university opened a department of electrical and electronic engineering. The university shifted to its permanent campus in January 2021.^[10]

On 1 November 2022, teachers went on strike demanding the sacking of Vice Chancellor Ahmed on grounds of corruption and nepotism, charges he denied.^[11] Ahmed's term expired on 18 November. On 12 December, Md. Kamrul Alam Khan, Professor of Physics, Jagannath University was appointed as vice chancellor.^[12] The 2nd VC, Md Kamrul Alam Khan, resigned in August, 2024.^[13]

After the fall of the Sheikh Hasina led Awami League government, on 16 January 2025, the Yunus-led interim government changed the name from ‘‘Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science & Technology University’’ to ‘‘Jamalpur Science and Technology University’’.^[14]

The President of Bangladesh appointed Mohammad Raknuzzaman as the 3rd vice chancellor. He joined as the vice chancellor of Jamalpur Science and Technology University on 22 October 2024.^[15]

Academics

Faculties and departments

Central Library

The university's 7 departments are organized into 4 faculties.^[16]

Faculty	Department
Faculty of Engineering	Computer Science and Engineering
	Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Faculty of Science	Fisheries
	Mathematics
	Geology
Faculty of Social Science	Social Work
Faculty of Business	Management

Bird's-Eye View of Campus

Campus Premises

Multipurpose Building

Laboratory facilities

Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department has seven laboratories.

• Programming Lab
• Software Engineering Lab

  

  Advanced Computer Lab

• Networking Lab
• Circuit Analysis Lab
• Analog and Digital Electronics Lab
• Communication Lab
• Database, Microprocessor & Microcontroller Lab

Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) department has 9 laboratories.

• Electrical & Measurements and Instrumental Lab

Electrical Machine Lab

• Analog and Digital Electronics Lab
• Programming & Computer Lab
• Electrical Machine Lab
• Analog & Digital Communication Lab
• VLSI Design & Simulation Lab
• Power System Lab ( Tender Running)
• Switchgear & Protection Lab (own substation)
• Basic Power Electronics & Mechanical Engineering Lab (student developed)

Circuit, Electronics & Communication Lab

Fisheries department has 7 laboratories including the 'Genetic Analyzer Machine Lab'.

• Fisheries Management Lab

Genetic Analyzer Machine Lab

• Fisheries Lab I
• Genetic Analyzer Machine Laboratory
• Fisheries Lab II
• Fisheries Lab III
• Bio-diversity Lab
• RT PCR (DNA Testing Lab)

Other departments also use Computer Lab, English Lab, Physics Lab for basic computer learning, scientific experiments and communication development.

Academic Building 1

Administration

List of vice-chancellors

• Syed Samsuddin Ahmed (19 November 2018 – 18 November 2022)^[9]
• Md. Kamrul Alam Khan (12 December 2022 - 12 August 2024)^[2]
• Mohammad Raknuzzaman

Accommodation

For male:

Bijoy 24 hall (JSTU)

Hall Buildings

For female:

Nurunnahar Begum Hall

Transportation

3 busses for students

Student Bus Garage

3 micro-busses for teachers and staff

Separate vehicles for higher ranked administration.

Blue Jamuna Bus of JSTU

Other facilities

Central Library (with computer and Wi-Fi)

Central Cafeteria

Medical Centre

Bank (Janata Bank)

Central Field

CCTV Covered Campus

Each Department's Seminar Library

Internet Connection ( Ethernet ) in Each Classroom

Electrical Substation 250KVA & 200KVA Generator

Organizations and clubs

JSTU Programming Club

Debating Society

Robotics Club

Computer Club

Photographic Society

Blood Donation

Other activities and system: The university has opened IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell). Outcome-based education (OBE) is also ensured here with the help of professors from top-ranked public universities in Bangladesh. Seminars, cultural programs, sports, journals, magazine publication and departmental tours are some of the regular co-curricular activities here. Al departments recruiting previously experienced teachers and authority emphasizes on laboratory development i.e. practical courses.^{[citation needed]}