Comilla University

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Located in Comilla, Bangladesh, Comilla University is a growing public institution recognized for its strong emphasis on science, business administration, and the arts and humanities. The university comprises several distinct faculties—including Science, Business Studies, Arts, and Social Sciences—offering undergraduate and graduate degrees tailored to contemporary professional demands. While the primary medium of instruction is Bengali, the campus increasingly welcomes international scholars and maintains a central administrative structure to facilitate enrollment and academic integration. A distinctive characteristic of the institution is its picturesque rural campus at Kotbari, which blends modern academic facilities with the rich historical and cultural heritage of the ancient Comilla region. For international students, the university provides a unique immersion into South Asian academic life, supported by local student organizations and faculty advisors who assist with cultural adjustment and campus assimilation.

Background

Comilla University is a public university located at Kotbari, Comilla, Bangladesh. The university was constructed on 244.19 acres of land at Shalban Vihara, Moynamoti, Kotbari. Comilla University is affiliated with University Grants Commission, Bangladesh. Golam Mowlah is the founder vice-chancellor of Comilla University who served until he was removed on 30 July 2008. Zulfikar Ali, a professor of mathematics, was given the charge as acting vice-chancellor. The next vice-chancellor of Comilla University, A.K.M. Zehadul Karim declared his resignation on 7 October 2009. Amir Hossen Khan, a professor of the physics department of Jahangirnagar University, was appointed as vice-chancellor on 22 November 2009. After expiration of the duration of Amir Hossen Khan then Ali Ashraf, a professor of the economics department and ex-president of Chittagong University Teachers Association has been appointed as the 5th vice-chancellor of Comilla University. He joined the university on 3 December 2013. Emran Kabir Chowdhury, on 31 January 2018, joined as the 6th vice chancellor of Comilla University. It started with 7 functional departments. Now...

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