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State University of Bangladesh
স্টেট ইউনিভার্সিটি অব বাংলাদেশ
MottoJoin the trendsetter
TypePrivate
Established2002; 23 years ago (2002)
Accreditation
AffiliationUniversity Grants Commission (UGC)[2]
ChancellorPresident Mohammed Shahabuddin
Vice-ChancellorMd. Akhter Hossain Khan (designate)[3]
Academic staff
200 (2021)
Administrative staff
102 (2021)[4]
Students2,500 (2021)[4]
Undergraduates1,781 (2021)[4]
Postgraduates648 (2021)[4]
Address
696, Kendua, Kanchan, Rupganj, Narayanganj
,
Dhaka
,
1461
,
Bangladesh

23°50′21″N 90°33′02″E / 23.8391°N 90.5506°E / 23.8391; 90.5506
Campus3.65 acres (1.48 ha)
Websitesub.ac.bd
Map

State University of Bangladesh (Bengali: স্টেট ইউনিভার্সিটি অব বাংলাদেশ, also known as SUB) is a private university located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[5][6]

History

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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

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Schools and Departments

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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

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Undergraduate

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  • 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

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  • 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

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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.

Map

Rankings

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The following table summarizes the university's rankings from various sources as of 2024–2025:

Ranking Source Scope Rank Total Universities Year Reference
Times Higher Education (THE) Global 1501+ — 2024 [8]
EduRank Global 7,164 14,131 2025 [9]
EduRank Bangladesh 55 129 2025 [10]
AD Scientific Index (Citation Rank) Global 8,163 18,683 2025 [11]
AD Scientific Index (Citation Rank) Bangladesh 68 161 2025 [12]

Administration

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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:

Board of Trustees

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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

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Name Tenure References
Iajuddin Ahmed 2002 [16]
M. S. Ilyas Dhami acting, 2003–2008
Iftekhar Ghani Chowdhury c. 2009–2016 [17][18]
Sayeed Salam September 2017– [19]
M. Shahjahan Mina c. 2019–2020
Vacant as of September 2020 [20][21]
Md. Anwarul Kabir December 2020 – 2022 [22]
Nawzia Yasmin 2023 [23]
Md. Akhter Hossain Khan 2025–present [3]

References

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  1. ^ "List of PCB Accredited Private Universities". Pharmacy Council of Bangladesh. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
  2. ^ a b "State University of Bangladesh (SUB)". University Grants Commission of Bangladesh. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d "State University of Bangladesh celebrates boshonto utshob 1431". The Business Standard. 13 February 2025. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
  4. ^ a b c d বাংলাদেশ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় মঞ্জুরী কমিশন 248 p. (PDF). University Grants Commission (in Bengali).
  5. ^ "State University of Bangladesh organises 'Meet the Public Health Leaders of Bangladesh'". 31 May 2023.
  6. ^ "SUB Pharmacy Dept organises international conference". 13 May 2023.
  7. ^ "Private University Act, 1992". Retrieved 29 August 2007.
  8. ^ "State University of Bangladesh Impact Ranking positions". Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  9. ^ "State University of Bangladesh Rankings". Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  10. ^ "State University of Bangladesh Rankings". Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  11. ^ "State University of Bangladesh Ranking and Analysis". Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  12. ^ "State University of Bangladesh Ranking and Analysis". Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  13. ^ "Dr Nawzia Yasmin appointed new Pro Vice Chancellor of State University". The Business Standard. 13 January 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  14. ^ "State University of Bangladesh gets new treasurer". Dhaka Tribune. 30 August 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  15. ^ "SUB gets new treasurer". The Business Standard. 29 August 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  16. ^ "Ahmed, Iajuddin". Banglapedia.
  17. ^ "Quality growth is essential for universities". Star Campus. 16 August 2009.
  18. ^ "Private varsities to challenge HC order". The Independent. 29 August 2016.
  19. ^ "Prof Sayeed new VC of State University of Bangladesh". The Daily Star. 28 September 2017.
  20. ^ Kamol, Ershad (3 September 2020). "37 universities in Bangladesh run without VCs". New Age.
  21. ^ Ahmed, Mustak (15 September 2020). "30 universities without VCs". Prothom Alo.
  22. ^ "Prof Anwarul Kabir new VC of State University". The Financial Express. 14 December 2020.
  23. ^ "Prof. Dr. Nawzia Yasmin". State University of Bangladesh. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
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