Rangamati Science and Technology University
রাঙ্গামাটি বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় | |
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Other name | RMSTU |
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Motto in English | Education Harmony Progress |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2014 |
| Affiliations | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Chancellor | President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Zainul Abedin Siddique |
| Location | Jhagrabil, Rangamati, Chittagong , Bangladesh 22°36′47″N 92°09′53″E / 22.6131°N 92.1647°E |
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| Language | Bengali and English |
| Website | rmstu |
Rangamati Science and Technology University is a public university located in Rangamati, Bangladesh, commonly known as RMSTU.[1] It was established in 2014.
The university has faced vocal opposition from local groups such as Parbatya Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS) during its establishment. This is due to the fact that the students, staff, and faculty come predominantly from outside the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Opponents to the school believe that the settlement of these people in Rangamati would change the character of the region.[2][3][4] The first batch of 75 students began classes in November 2015, at a temporary campus set up at Tabalchharhi Shah High School.[5]
Academics
The university's 5 departments are organized into 3 faculties.
| Faculty | Department | Seat |
|---|---|---|
| Science, Engineering and Technology Faculty | Computer Science and Engineering | 50 |
| Agriculture and Biological Science Faculty | Forestry and Environmental Science | 30 |
| Fisheries and Marine Resources Technology | 30 | |
| Business Administration Faculty | Business Management | 50 |
| Tourism and hospitality management | 30 | |
List of vice-chancellors
- Pradanendu Bikash Chakma (2015–2022)
- Selina Akhter (2022–2024)
- Md. Atiar Rahman (2025–present)[6]
List of pro-vice chancellors
- Kanchan Chakma (2022–2024)
References
- ↑ "Rangamati Science and Technology University". University Grants Commission of Bangladesh.
- ↑ "Govt disregarding CHT accord: Santu Larma". The Daily Star. 15 July 2014.
- ↑ Chakma, Mangal Kumar (19 January 2015). "Why a medical college at Rangamati?". The Daily Star.
- ↑ "Bangladesh govt asked to declare road map or face movement". The Daily Star. 3 December 2015.
- ↑ "Rangamati University launches classes ignoring 10-month long dispute". bdnews24.com. 9 November 2015.
- ↑ রাঙ্গামাটি বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের নতুন উপাচার্য আতিয়ার রহমান [Atiyar Rahman is the new Vice-Chancellor of Rangamati University of Science and Technology]. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 9 January 2025.