RAJUK Uttara Model College (RUMC) (Bengali: রাজউক উত্তরা মডেল কলেজ) is a co-educational College in Uttara, Dhaka, Bangladesh.[1][2] It is situated about a kilometer north of Shahjalal International Airport. Established in 1994,[3] the institution teaches its students in Bengali and English under the Bangladeshi national curriculum. It has two recurring schedules: Morning and Day. Students are admitted into specific grades; according to the availability of seats, starting from the sixth up to the twelfth grade.[4][5]
| Rajuk Uttara Model College রাজউক উত্তরা মডেল কলেজ | |
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 Logo of RAJUK Uttara Model College | |
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Shahjalal Avenue, Sector-6, Uttara 1230 Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates | 23°52′13″N 90°24′08″E / 23.8704°N 90.4021°E |
| Information | |
| Other names | RUMC RAJUK College |
| Former name | Uttara Model College |
| Motto | Education for Humanization (মানুষ হওয়ার জন্য শিক্ষা) |
| Established | 1994 |
| Founder | Government of Bangladesh |
| School board | Dhaka Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education |
| Authority | Board of Governors |
| Chairman | Siddique Zobair |
| Principal | Brigadier General Dr. Enamul Islam, PSC, PhD |
| Founding Principal | Col. Nur-Un-Nabi (retd.) |
| Grades | 6-12 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Language | Bengali and English |
| Schedule type | Morning & Day |
| Hours in school day | 5 and 5 |
| Campus size | 4.5 acres (18,000 m2) |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Publication | Anupranon (অনুপ্রাণন) Rajuk Bulletin |
| Demonym | Rajukians |
| Website | www |
History
editThe main academic building was constructed in 1994 and the college formally inaugurated during the 1994–95 academic year by former prime minister Khaleda Zia.[6] Due to a shortage of infrastructural facilities, further construction was taken up in 1995. This construction was completed in two phases and the campus took its present shape in 2001.[7]
Admission
editAdmission to Rajuk Uttara Model College is highly competitive, due to it being one of the most reputed colleges in the country.[8] Applicants have to pass a written test to qualify. The admission procedure for the eleventh grade starts soon after the publication of results from the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exam, with admission based on SSC exam results.[8]
Academic performance
editIn 2008, the Dhaka Board of Education recognized RUMC for its performance on the HSC examinations.[9] RUMC also received the Best School award in the National Debate Festival 2008.[10]
Notable alumni
edit- Major Sinha Mohammed Rashed Khan, victim of extra-judicial killing[citation needed]
- Nusraat Faria, actress and model[citation needed]
Gallery
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The main academic building of RUMC, used by class 9-12 grade students, also called the senior building. -
The academic building for the 6-8 grade students, also called the junior building.
References
edit- ^ "Intra MUN held at Rajuk Uttara Model College". The Business Standard. 4 May 2024.
- ^ "Rajuk college best in Dhaka". The Daily Star. 3 August 2013.
- ^ রাজউক উত্তরা মডেল কলেজ. The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). 30 May 2009.
- ^ "Anti-corruption debate competition held in Uttara".
- ^ "Monipur High School, Rajuk Model College beat others". The Daily Star. 28 December 2012.
- ^ , Anupranon 2004, Annual Publication of RUMC
- ^ Official RUMC website, http://rajukcollege.info/rumc/about_us.php
- ^ a b Alamgir, Mohiuddin (9 August 2020). "Competition stiff for getting into reputed colleges". The Daily Star. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ "Govt to make polls acceptable to all parties". The Daily Star. 5 November 2008. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
- ^ "A magnificent show". Star Campus. The Daily Star. 9 November 2008.
External links
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