Begum Rokeya University

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Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, formerly Rangpur University, is a government-financed public university in Bangladesh. It is the only general categorised university in Rangpur Division and the second public university in the region. It was named after the feminist writer and social worker Begum Rokeya. It is the 30th public university of Bangladesh. It was established on 12 October 2008 under Begum Rokeya University Act, 2009. ()

Local name: বেগম রোকেয়া বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়Established: 2008 (16 years ago)Coordinates: 25°43'2"N, 89°15'35"E

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Begum Rokeya University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rangpur Zoo, Tajhat Palace, Carmichael College, Rangpur Medical College.

2.7 miN
Zoo
Rangpur Zoo
69 min walk • Recreation Park and Rangpur Zoo, is located in Rangpur, Bangladesh, is the largest zoo in North Bengal and the second largest in Bangladesh in terms of size.
1.4 miNE
Museum
Tajhat Palace
36 min walk • Tajhat Palace, Tajhat Rajbari, is a historic palace of Bangladesh, located in Tajhat, Rangpur. This palace now holds the Rangpur museum. Tajhat Palace is situated three km. south-east of the city of Rangpur, on the outskirts of town.
0.4 miNW
Universities and schools
Carmichael College
12 min walk • Carmichael College is an educational institution in Rangpur, Bangladesh. It was established on 10 November 1916 and was named after Thomas David Baron Carmichael of Skirling. The college is situated in Lalbag, 4 kilometres to the south from zero point of the Rangpur town.
3.8 miNW
Universities and schools
Rangpur Medical College
97 min walk • Rangpur Medical College is a public medical college located in Rangpur, Bangladesh. The college is founded in 1972 and affiliated with Rajshahi Medical University.
3.7 miNW
Universities and schools
Cantonment Public School and College
96 min walk • The history of Cantonment Public School & College, Rangpur can be traced to 1977 when the foundation stone was laid by Brig M. A Latif, the then commander of Northern Zone of Bangladesh in Rangpur Cantonment.
3 miN
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Rangpur Stadium
76 min walk • Rangpur Stadium is a cricket and football ground near Police Lines School and College and Islampur Jame Mosque in the city of Rangpur, Bangladesh. It is on the north side of Rangpur Cricket Garden. It has a capacity of 25,000.
2.8 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Rangpur Cricket Garden
72 min walk • Rangpur Cricket Garden is a first-class cricket ground in Rangpur, Bangladesh. It is located on the south side of Rangpur Stadium. The ground fell into neglect in the mid-2000s but has since been rejuvenated.