Bangladesh Army University of Science & Technology, Khulna
বাংলাদেশ আর্মি ইউনিভার্সিটি অফ সাইন্স এন্ড টেকনোলজি খুলনা | |
| Motto | Better Education for a better life |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Established | 2023 |
| Chancellor | President of Bangladesh |
| Vice-Chancellor | Brigadier General Nizam Uddin Ahmed, afwc, psc |
| Students | 250 |
| Undergraduates | 250 |
| Address | Nurjahan Tower, Shiromoni, Plot 8 & 9, Atra, Phultala , , 22°55′06″N 89°30′05″E / 22.918243°N 89.501436°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Green and Red |
| Website | baustkhulna |
Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology Khulna (BAUST Khulna) (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ আর্মি ইউনিভার্সিটি অফ সাইন্স এন্ড টেকনোলজি খুলনা) is an army-backed university in Khulna. It is located 10 km north from downtown Khulna and 500 yard south of Jahanabad Cantonment beside Jashore-Khulna Highway.[1][2][3]
History
The establishment of BAUST Khulna started on 4 August 2021. Key administrative personnel like the Project Director and Registrar, joined by early 2022, and the first Vice-Chancellor (VC) took his office on 15 February 2022. BAUST Khulna temporary campus agreement submitted to the Ministry of Education in mid 2022. The proposal approved by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh and Khulna Development Authority in late 2022. The land for permanent campus was purchased in December of that year.[4]
In 2023 the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, University Grants Commission of Bangladesh and Ministry of education sent a formal letter to the Trustee board of BAUST Khulna. The following year academic activities formally began of spring semester of 2024.[4][5]
Academic
Right Now BAUST Khulna offers 6 different Bachelor courses under 5 faculties and 9 department.[5]
Faculty of Civil Engineering
- Department of Civil Engineering
Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Business Studies
- Department of Business Administration
Faculty of Science and Arts
- Department of Physics
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of English
Administration
List of VC
- Brigadier General Md Humayun Kabir Bhuiyan, psc (2023–2025)
- Brigadier General Nizam Uddin Ahmed, afwc, psc (2025–Present)
Campus
BAUST (Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology) Khulna is one of the leading private universities operated by the Bangladesh Army. The university currently operates from a temporary campus located in the general area of Shiromoni under Phultala Upazila of Khulna District. Shiromoni is historically significant for hosting one of the largest tank battles of the Liberation War in 1971. Situated about 500 yards west of Jahanabad Cantonment and roughly 10 km from Khulna city, the temporary campus supports academic activities for programs in engineering, English, and Business Administration.
The temporary campus features modern classrooms, dedicated engineering laboratories, computer labs, and academic spaces that support both technical and non-technical programs. It currently offers Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.Sc. Engineering) degrees alongside undergraduate programs in Business Administration (BBA) and English. Although compact, the campus is designed for functional accessibility, providing students with essential academic, administrative, and recreational facilities within a walk-able environment.
BAUST Khulna is actively developing its permanent campus on 13 acres of land. Land acquisition began in December 2022, and the site is located at Teligati along the Khulna City Bypass Road (N-709), within 6 No. Jogipol Union of Digholia Upazila. A full campus master plan has been prepared and was reviewed by the Chief of Army Staff in November 2024. Construction and development work are ongoing, with plans for purpose-built academic buildings, advanced laboratories, administrative blocks, student facilities, and green open spaces to support future expansion and enhanced campus life.
Transportation
The Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology (BAUST) Khulna operates one dedicated bus with approximately 40 seats exclusively for student transport. Students can access the service by presenting their travel pass. The bus route runs between the university campus and Khulna city, providing convenient and reliable daily transportation for students.
See also
- Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology, Saidpur
- Bangladesh Army International University of Science & Technology
- Bangladesh Army University of Engineering & Technology
- List of universities in Bangladesh
References
- ^ "খুলনায় বাংলাদেশ আর্মি ইউনিভার্সিটি অফ সাইন্স অ্যান্ড টেকনোলজির যাত্রা শুরু". খুলনা গেজেট | সবার আগে সঠিক খবর. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ^ Bangladesh, University Grant Commission (9 May 2025). "Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology, Khulna". UGC.gov.bd.
- ^ "About BAUST Khulna – BAUST Khulna". Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ^ a b "Brief History – BAUST Khulna". Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ^ a b "BAUST Khulna at a Glance – BAUST Khulna". Retrieved 2025-05-09.