Shariatpur Agriculture University is a public university under the auspices of the government of Bangladesh. On 6 October 2021, the government of Bangladesh approved the establishment of this university.
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Gazipur Agricultural University) is a public agricultural university in Bangladesh, established in 1998. It was the first Graduate Agricultural Institute in Bangladesh emphasizing research and extension. It is located at South Salna, in Gazipur District. It is 9.5 kilometres from Gazipur Chowrasta, just east of the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway.
As of Times Higher Education World University Ranking of 2025, Gazipur Agricultural University stood first in all categories among all universities of Bangladesh.
Moreover, according to the "Scimago Institute Rankings, 2021" report, Gazipur Agricultural University was ranked first in these three indices of research, innovation and social position among the public and private universities of Bangladesh considering international standards.
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Gazipur Cantonment College, is a college B. O. F, Gazipur Cantonment, Gazipur, Bangladesh. The college offers education for students ranging from Eleventh grade to Graduation both male and female.
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Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur, commonly known as DUET, formerly BIT Dhaka, is a public engineering and technological research university in Gazipur, Bangladesh, which focuses on the study of engineering and architecture. DUET is one of the top engineering PhD granting research universities in Bangladesh. It requires diploma engineers candidates, graduated from polytechnic institutes or technical schools affiliated with the Bangladesh Technical Education Board for undergraduate enrollment.
Most of the existing 16 departments under 4 faculties offer both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, including Ph.D. programs. Apart from the faculties, there are also three institutes that offer postgraduate degrees and emphasize research.
About a total of 3,500+ students are currently pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The current per year intake of undergraduate students is around 800, and graduate students in master's and PhD programs are about 240. The university also has a cell to enhance and ensure quality education and research.
In addition to its own research, the university undertakes collaborative research programs with different national and international universities, industries, and organizations. Every year, around 800 students enroll in undergraduate programs to study engineering and architecture.
In the undergraduate admission test, only about the top 5% of students, out of approximately 14,000 selected candidates, can get admitted. There are around 300 or more teachers. Only those who have a diploma in engineering can enroll for a bachelor's degree in engineering and architecture.
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Joydebpur Junction Railway Station is a railway junction in Gazipur District of Dhaka Division in Bangladesh.
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Gazipur Sadar is an upazila of the Gazipur District in central Bangladesh, part of the Dhaka Division.
Gazipur Sadar is one of the five upazilas in the Gazipur district. It is bordered by the upazilas of Sreepur, Kaliganj, and Rupganj in the north and east, and Savar, Rupganj, Uttara Thana, Kaliakoir, and Savar in the south and west.