Grameen University
গ্রামীণ ইউনিভার্সিটি | |
| Type | Private, research university |
|---|---|
| Established | 2025 |
| Founder | Muhammad Yunus |
| Chancellor | President Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Address | , , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | University Grants Commission |
Grameen University (Bengali: গ্রামীণ ইউনিভার্সিটি) is a private research university in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was established in 2025 under the Private University Act, 2010 established by Grameen Trust.[1]
History
Grameen University was recognized by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh on March 18, 2025.[2] The Ministry of Education issued the approval letter on the same date.[3]
Campus
The campus will be located in the Diabari, Uttara.[4]
Administration
The institution will operate under Grameen Trust, founded by Professor Muhammad Yunus. Mohammad Ashraful Hassan, the current chief of Grameen Trust, will serve as the chairman of the university’s Board of Trustees.[5]
Faculties and departments
See also
References
- ^ "Govt grants approval to Grameen University". The Daily Star. 18 March 2025. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ "Government nods to Grameen University in Dhaka". bdnews24.com. 18 March 2025. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ "Govt approves new private university 'Grameen University'". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2025-03-18.
- ^ "'Grameen University' awaiting UGC approval". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ "New university 'Grameen University' approved". Prothom Alo. 2025-03-18. Retrieved 2025-03-18.
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