University Laboratory School and College

University Laboratory School and College (Bengali: ইউনিভার্সিটি ল্যাবরেটরি স্কুল এন্ড কলেজ) also known as ULAB, is a school and college located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.^[1][2] It is on the campus of Institute of Education and Research, Dhaka University, Nilkhet Road, Dhaka and is under the institute's management.^[3] It is a part of Institute of Education and Research.^[4]

University Laboratory School and College ইউনিভার্সিটি ল্যাবরেটরি স্কুল এন্ড কলেজ
Location
DU Campus, Dhaka Bangladesh
Coordinates	23.7334°N 90.3902°E / 23.7334; 90.3902
Information
Type	school and college
Established	1964; 61 years ago (1964)
Founder	Institute of Education and Research, University of Dhaka
School board	Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Dhaka
Principal	Md. Jamil Uddin
Gender	co-ed
Language	Bengali
Campus	Urban
Nickname	ULAB
Website	www.ulabscdu.edu.bd

Campus building

History

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.

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]

Notable alumni

• Sheikh Russel, youngest son of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman^[7]
• General Waker-Uz-Zaman, current army chief of the Bangladesh Army^{[citation needed]}
• Mishuk Munier, media personality, cinematographer & journalist ^[8]
• 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]}