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'Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology' (
Bengali: চট্টগ্রাম প্রকৌশল বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় ''Chottogram Prokoushol Bishshobiddalôe'') or 'CUET', formerly known as BIT - Chittagong, is a prominent engineering university located in
Chittagong,
Bangladesh, established by Government, with major focus on Engineering and Technology.
CUET is a small school with only about 2100 students and 8 academic departments with a strong emphasis in theoretical, applied, and interdisciplinary scientific and technological education. In addition to these, the university undertakes research works sponsored by local industries and national/international organizations, such as United Nations Organizations, Commonwealth Foundation, University Grants Commission, etc. As a center of excellence, CUET is not only continuing as the focal point for the development and dissemination of engineering and technological know-how within the country, but also it is involved to solve complicated practical problems of national importance faced by the planners, engineers and technologists of the country.
Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology opened as full-fledged university in
September 2003, and has become one of the five technological
Universities in Bangladesh. The University has continued to expand with the construction of new academic buildings, auditorium complex, halls of residence etc.
Location
CUET Lake
CUET is unique in its proximity to
Chittagong, the major
sea-port and second largest city of the country. The University is situated by the side of the Chittagong-Kaptai road some 25 kilometers off from the center of Chittagong City. Chittagong is the commercial center of Bangladesh. The city was built on the banks of the
Karnaphuli River, which ends nearby, in the
Bay of Bengal. Due to its status as a commercial and geographical hub, most of the large and high-tech industries of Bangladesh has been set up in Chittagong. CUET benefits from ties with many of these companies, engaging in collaborative and cooperative
research and development in the current manufacturing environment. Students benefit from strong relationships the University maintains with industries who offer opportunities for the students in
cooperative education and internship programs.
About two thousand
students are enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate studies in engineering and science in this institution. The total number of teachers is over 130.
Campus
The university campus covers an area of 161 acres. The campus of CUET is remarkable for its natural beauty; its attractively landscaped around a valley. This beautiful natural scenery, together with the buildings, form a peaceful and pleasant campus and is an ideal place for bringing up hundreds of scholars. Various kinds of plants and precious varieties make CUET campus into a natural arboretum. Facilities include academic buildings, administration building, auditorium, library, computer center, workshop, research laboratories, Halls of residence, teachers quarter, canteens and central mosque. The University Medical Center is equipped for primary care. Serious cases are referred either to local hospital some 10 kilometers away or to the city hospital by the authority of the university. The University has inside its boundaries a bank, a post office, a DRMASS telephone exchange, two Card-phone booths, a PABX, a phone and Fax caterer and a mini-mart wherein all general needs can be met with. The Institute Has natural gas supply and its own emergency generator besides the two 210 Megawatt unit Raozan Thermal Power Plant next door. The climate is moderate, need for winter-clothes is minimal, summer is not severe due to shore and sea winds for the proximity of sea, the rains is very heavy but enjoyable. The surface water source is few and own tap water supply from deep tube well needs be aerated for general use and filtered for portability. There is a provision for a water treatment plant in the Development Scheme. A central Mosque having a large floor area of nearly 560 sq. meters is under construction. The development Scheme includes Auditorium, Extension of Men's Hall etc.
History
The university was created out of Engineering College, Chittagong, which was established in
1968. The Engineering College, Chittagong, functioned as the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Chittagong. Through a Government Ordinance in
1986 the college was converted into an institution (BIT, Chittagong). The honorable
President of Bangladesh is the visitor of the institute. A
Board of Governors headed by a Chairman appointed by the President is the policy making and administrative authority. There were three other similar
Institutes of Technology in the country, namely, BIT Khulna, BIT Rajshahi and BIT Dhaka which have been converted to
Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET),
Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET), and
Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET) respectively.
Administration
★ Chancellor –
President Dr. Iazuddin Ahmed, President of People Republic of Bangladesh
★
Vice-Chancellor – Professor Dr Mir Shahidul Islam B Sc Eng (CE) (BUET), MPP, PhD (JNU,
Delhi, India)
★ Dean, Faculty of Engineering – Prof Muhammad Mozammel Hoque, Professor, Department of
Civil Engineering
★ Dean, Faculty of Electrical &
Computer Engineering – Prof Anil Kanti Dhar, Professor, Department of
Electronic Engineering
★ Director, Students Welfare – Dr. Md. Saiful Islam, Professor
★ Director, Planning & Development – Dr. Mohmood Omar Imam, Professor
★ Registrar – Engr. Md. Ohiduzzaman
★ Controller of the Examination – Dr. Md. Asaduzzaman Ukil
Faculties and Departments
'Faculty of Engineering'
★ Department of
Civil Engineering (CE)
★ Department of
Mechanical Engineering (ME)
★ Department of Chemistry (Chem)
★ Department of Mathematics (Math)
★ Department of Physics (Phy)
★ Department of Humanities (Hum)
'Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering'
★ Department of
Electrical Engineering (EEE)
★ Department of
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
'Others'
★ Department of
Chemical Engineering (proposed)
★ Department of
Petroleum Engineering (proposed)
Academic Programs
The University offers
under-graduate and
post-graduate degrees in
★ Civil Engineering
★ Mechanical Engineering
★ Electrical and Electronic Engineering
★ Computer Science and Engineering
In the current
five-year plan of the University some other new departments are expected to be established (see above).
Academic Calendar
An
academic year and session is generally divided into two semesters. One semester is composed of 18.4 weeks and each week consists of 5 working days. The session usually starts after completion of the 2nd semester. A
full-time undergraduate course duration consists of four sessions or eight semesters. A regular examination is held at the end of each semester besides class tests for continuous assessment of progress.
Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction of this University is English, which is also the
official language for use in examinations.
Admissions
B.Sc. admission in CUET is highly competitive, determined in part through a highly competitive admission test. After completion of higher secondary level (HSC) education, a student can submit his application for undergraduate admission if he fulfills the minimum requirement. Students with a minimum grade in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English of their
higher secondary examination are allowed to appear in the admission test. Last year, the minimum
grade point average (GPA) requirement was 4.50 out of 5.00. This formidable screening process allow 2500 - 3000 students to sit for the admission test out of the 20,000 that apply. After the admission test, best 420 students get the opportunity to study in this prestigious institution. However, for admission to M.S. and Ph.D. programs candidates are required to appear in interviews.
Halls of residence
There are four Gent's and one Lady's dormitories. There are many facilities inside the dormitories.
★ Dr. Qudrat-E-Khuda Hall
★ Shahed Muhammad Shah|Mohammad Shah Hall
★ Shahed Tareq Huda Hall
★ Lady's Hall
★ New Hall
Dr. Qudrat-E-Khuda Hall
This hall is familiar with the name of 'Q.K Hall'. It is name by the
freedom fighter Quadrat-e-khuda who gave way his life for his Motherland during freedom war in 1971. North Hall also is a four storied 'Z' shaped buildings. It has charming sight all around it. It has total 104 rooms.
Three students can accommodate in one room.433 students get opportunity to reside here. It has a
dining room and a TV room. Every year various indoor games are held in this hall. Annual feast is a great expectation to the Students.
★ Provost – Prof. Dr. Md. Hazrat Ali
★ Assistant Provosts – Mahmud Abdul Matin Bhuiyan, Md. Abdur Rahman Bhuiyan
Shahed Mohammad Shah Hall
Shahed Mohammad Shah Hall
This hall is familiar with the name of 'South Hall'. It is name by the freedom fighter Mohammad Shah who gave way his life for his Motherland during freedom war in 1971.
South Hall is four storied 'Z' shaped buildings. It has charming sight all around it. It has total 104 rooms. Three students can accommodate in one room. 415 students get opportunity to reside here. It has a dining room and a TV room. Every year various indoor games are held in this hall. Annual feast is a great expectation to the Students.
★ Provost – Prof. Dr. Abdur Rashid
★ Assistant Provosts – Kazi Zulfikar Ali, Md. Abdullah Al Masud
Shahed Tareq Huda Hall
Shahed Tareq Huda Hall
This hall is familiar with the name of 'north Hall'. It is name by the freedom fighter Tareq Huda who gave way his life for his Motherland during freedom war in 1971. North Hall is four storied 'Z' shaped buildings modified on 2002. It has charming sight all around it. It has total 104 rooms.
Three students can accommodate in one room.376 students get opportunity to reside here. It has a dining room and a TV room. Every year various indoor games are held in this hall. Annual feast is a great expectation to the Students.
★ Provost – Prof. Dr. Faruque-Uz-Zaman Chowdhury
★ Assistant Provosts – Md. Abdul Wazed, Md. Moinul Islam
Ladies Hall
About 200 hundreds female students can reside in this hostel. It has no special name, generally it is known as 'Ladies Hall'. Only a few years ago this new buildings of ladies hall established in a separate isolated place . It was situated in the teachers quarter before. This is a two storied buildings and has 50 rooms. Four students can live in each room. Every year various indoor games are taken place here. Students of this Hall arrange different types and cultural activities every here.
★ Provost – Dr. Bodius Salam
★ Assistant Provosts – Md. Moshiul Hoque, Farzana Rahman Zuthi
New Hall
This hall is familiar with the name of 'New Hall'. New Hall is four storied 'O' shaped buildings. It has charming sight all around it. Three students can accommodate in one room.572 students get opportunity to reside here. It has a dining room and a TV room. Every year various indoor games are held in this hall. Annual feast is a great expectation to the Students.
★ Provost – Dr. Ashutose Saha
★ Assistant Provosts – Md. Yeakub Ali, Sheikh Muhammad Humayan Kabir, Shyamal Acharya
Student organizations
Students at CUET are involved in various extra-curricular activities. The student organizations at CUET are:
★ Central Students' Union
★ Association for Information and Communication Technology (AICT)
★
Computer Club
★
Debating Society
★ Green for Peace
★ Joyoddhoney
★ CUET-Film Society (CUETFS)
★ Photography & Art Culture Association
Central Students' Union, CUET
Central Students' Union, CUET is an organization representing general students, and all students at the institute are members. Most of the office bearers are students of the university and are directly elected by the students for a one-year term. Teacher office bearers are nominated by the VC of the university.
The office bearers are as follows:
Teacher members
★ President
★ Treasurer
Student members
★ Vice President
★ General Secretary
★ Assistant General Secretary
★ Editor
★ Indoor Games Secretary
★ The Vice Presidents of all the Halls are members of CSU.
★ The
General Secretary of the
Athletic Club is also a member of CSU.
Computer Club
The computer Club, CUET started functioning from
September 2000. The founder president of the computer club is Dr Md. Raisuddin Khan who is a faculty member of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The main function of this club is to promote the consciousness of information technology. It also ensures programming contest inside and outside the country.
Debating Society
The Debating Society of CUET started functioning from January 2000. After start functioning, it arranged regular debate competitions within the university. It also sends teams to participate in national debate competitions. At present, Dr. Md. Faruk-uz-Zaman Chowdhury, a teacher of the Department of Physics, is the president of the club.
Green for Peace
Green for Peace of CUET is an organization for
nature conservation and pollution eradication. It was established in 1998 by a group of innovative students of the session 1992-93 with Mr. Arifur Rahman as their leader. After being established, it played a vital role in tree plantation, creating nature awareness among the students of CUET. It also arranges seminars on pollution control.
Joyoddhani
Joyoddhani is the only cultural organization of CUET. It was established on 16th February, 2000 by some innovative students and teachers. It staged its first program on 21st February, 2000 observing the 'Shaheed Dibash'. On 19th September it staged its first drama " Akattarer Khudiram". It is trying to keep the campus lively by arranging different cultural programs regularly. At present, Mr. Abdullah Al Mahbub, Head of the Department of Physics, is the president of this organization.
Movie Club
It is the another cultural organization of CUET. It was established by some innovative students and teachers. It has started its function by showing different types of educational and entertaining feature film in a three day program at the central auditorium of CUET. At present, Mr. Hedayet Ullah, a teacher of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, is the president of this organization.
Photography & Art Culture Association
This is another students' organization in the campus to be mentioned. The founder president and general secretary of this organization are Md. Zakiul Hoque and Nasir Ahmed. It arranged an exhibition to display photography master pieces of young amateur photographers & hand made articles, sketches, paintings etc.
Affiliated Institutes and Centers
★ Institute of Energy Technology
★ Center for Information and Communication Technology
★ Earth quake Engineering Research Center
★ Bureau of Research, Testing & Consultancy
Institute of Energy Technology
Center for Information and Communication Technology
'Activities of the Academic Wing:'
★ To offer courses leading to diplomas and degrees in the field of ICT
★ To initiate, organize and perform studies and research on practical applications of ICT
★ To promote and provide facilities for development of skilled manpower in ICT
★ To provide short course and training to interested persons in the field of ICT
★ To provide refresher course and training in emerging branches of ICT
★ To hold conference, seminar, workshop and other events related to the development of ICT in the country
★ To develop linkage and exchange program with local and overseas organizations
★ To publish books, journals, monographs etc.
'Activities of the System and Support Wing:'
★ To promote the use of ICT in the University and the country
★ To promote multidisciplinary development of computer applications
★ To provide training to students, teachers, officers and employees of the University in relevant fields of ICT
★ To produce software for indigenous use as well as for export
★ To plan, install, maintain and develop computer networks within the University and also links to other institutions in the country as well as the Internet
★ To provide computing, infrastructural and advisory services to students, officers and teachers of the University
★ To provide advice and physical assistance to different departments, institutes and offices of the University in matters related to the purchase, operation, maintenance and development of computer hardware and software.
'Courses:'
Cisco Network Academy Program (CCNA courses) Cisco Networking Academy Program is offered by Center for Information and Communication Technology, CUET. The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Program is a complete, four-semester program on the principles and practice of designing, building, and maintaining networks capable of supporting national and global organizations. Contact CICT office for information about next intake.
''Short Courses:''
• Java Programming Language
• Web Programming with PHP
• Principals of Network and Internet development
• Application development using Visual basic and Oracle
• Linux for Enterprise Use.
• Auto CAD
Earth quake Engineering Research Center
'Projects:'
★ Seismic Structural Assessment of Damaged Chittagong Public Library Building During 27 July 2003 Earthquake
★ Generation of Liquefaction Potential Map for Chittagong City Area, Bangladesh
★ Hamzarbag Earthquake(1997), Chittagong
★ Rangamati Earthquake(2003), Chittagong
★ NEWS BULLETIN, July 30, 2007 : Sharp Survey on the 28 July 2007 Earthquake near Rangamati.
★ Earthquake Field Intensity Measuring Device at EERC, CUET
Bureau of Research, Testing & Consultancy
For consultation and research the expertise at the university, its teachers and the laboratory facilities are available to other organizations of the country. A separate institution - Bureau of Research, Testing and Consultation (BRTC) - has been formed to oversee these activities. Postgraduate research works are now among the primary functions of the university. All the departments carry out their own research programs. The faculties undertake pioneering works in various fields - from renewable energy to GIS. The university being the home of highly trained man power, expert services are given through this bureau, causing a fourfold enrichment - enrichment of the nation from the expert services, enrichment of the university, enrichment of the staff and enriched teaching and research from the knowledge acquired through The Bureau of Research, Testing and Consultation - BRTC - undertakes research, testing and consultation works in the field of engineering, architecture and planning as entrusted to them by private parties and by government and autonomous bodies in order to achieve following objectives:
★ To stimulate engineering in the university.
★ To develop close relations between the university and the industry within the country.
★ To serve departments of the government in the field of engineering research.
★ To put the profitable use of the research equipments now at hand in the university.
★ To provide a basis for a future graduate study program.
★ To provide an outlet for the capabilities of the staff.
External links
★
Official CUET website
★
CUET current student and ALUMI website
★
CUET Alumi Association, CANADA
★
Institute of Energy Technology, CUET
★
Earthquake Engineering Research Center
★
Center for Information and Communication technology
★
Bureau of Research, Testing and Consultation
See also
★
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
★
Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET)
★
Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET)
★
Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET)
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