Government Bangla College () (Dhaka Central University Attached: Government Bangla College, Dhaka) also known as Bangla College, or GBC is a public college located in the northwestern part of the Bangladesh capital Dhaka. The college was established in 1962 by Principal Abul Kashem to promote Bangla as a medium of instruction in higher education and to establish the language in all spheres of national life.
It was affiliated with the University of Dhaka from February 2017 to January 2025. According to Banbeis data for 2024, a total of 13,176 students are studying here. Currently It Is Attached With Dhaka Central University
History Soon after the historical Language Movement, in 1956 Bengali was recognized as one of the state languages of Pakistan in the country's first Constitution. Shortly thereafter, Principal Abul Kashem, former professor of University of Dhaka and pioneer of the Bengali Language Movement, realized that Bangla is neglected in every different field in Pakistan. In 1960, in a meeting for Martyrs' Day at Curzon Hall at University of Dhaka, he said "Even before West Pakistan was formed, they had established Urdu Colleges to make Urdu as a State language of Pakistan. The Government of Pakistan has contributed funds and land to Urdu Colleges. Although we have fought so much, the government is still ignoring our plea. If government doesn't respond, we should create a Bangla Medium College in the future."Kashem, Principal Abul. Bhasha Andolon and Bangla College Protistha. Monthly Oitijjo, Friday, 1989. pg 44
In 1961, he started discussions with educationists and intellectuals to set up a Bangla college in then East Pakistan, now Bangladesh. The college was established on 1 October 1962.
The college became affiliated with the University of Dhaka in 2017.
Academics Faculty of Science Botany Zoology Physics Chemistry Mathematics Soil Science Geography and Environmental Science
Faculty of Arts and Social Science English Bangla History Islamic Studies Islamic History and Culture Political Science Social Work Economics Philosophy
Faculty of Business Studies Accounting Finance & Banking Management Marketing Campus This college has 8 academic buildings. Building - 1 (Administrative) Building - 2 (Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences) Building - 3 (Faculty of Science) Building - 4 Building - 5 (Faculty of Business Studies) Building - 6 Building - 7 Building - 8 Facilities Library Central library is located in building - 7. With a decorated study room it has a different variety of books. Each department has its library or seminar.
Playground There's a wide playground in the college campus where cricket, football and different games are played along with hosting annual games.
Transportation There are 3 bus for transportation "Sadhinota, Bijoy & Mukti" which takes students from home to campus, campus to home.
Hostel Principal Abul Kashem Hostel Sheikh Kamal Hostel (Ready To Open) Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hostel (proposed) Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hostel (proposed) Mosque Government Bangla College Jame Mosque is located inside the college campus for everyone. There are specific rooms for offering prayer for both boys and girls. Co-curricular Social and cultural Organisations
Bangla College Youth Theatre Bangla College Journalists Association Bangla College Debating Society Bangla College Recitation Society Bangla College Literature Society Bangla College Film and Photography Society Bangla College Badhan Unit Clean and Green Campus Save The Future Foundation Youth Gracious Human
Others Bangla College Business & Career Club BNCC (Army, Navy) Rover Scout Bangla College Ranger Unit (Girls Guide) Bangladesh Liberation War Stage 71 er Chetona Bangla College Fencing Club Bangla College Science Club Bangla College English Language Club Bangla College Quiz Club Bangla College Environment Club Dainik Adhikar Bondhumoncho - বন্ধুমঞ্চ
International Organisations
Govt. Bangla College Red Crescent Youth — Govt. Bangla College Red Crescent Team began its activities on this campus on November 29, 2019. For over 6 years, the team has been actively working as an Emergency Response Unit — ERU Currently, the team has more than 300 Red Crescent volunteers who are regularly engaged in providing First Aid, Search & Rescue Operations, Blood collection & supply and other humanitarian services with efficiency and dedication. Leo Club Of Govt. Bangla College Gallery
See also Bangla College Killing Field List of colleges under University of Dhaka
References
External links
Official website 7 college