Begum Badrunnesa Government Girls' College

All About BBGGC

The Begum Badrunnesa Govt. Girls’ College (BBGGC) is among the best educational institutes in the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Known for its emphasis on academic excellence, its students and alumni attest to the exceptional student support services in the college. These student support services are instrumental in the consistently high graduate rates, year in and year out, as well as in the achievement of learning outcomes.

Brief History

The Begum Badrunnesa Government Girls College started as the Eden Girls College in 1940, a time when the British colonial rule was nearing its end. In 1948, it was established as an intermediate college. By 1962, Eden Girls’ College opened a second campus at Azimpur while the older campus was renamed.

By 1968, it was renamed Dhaka Government Women’s College and started offering degree courses. In 1974, the college was renamed Begum Badrunnesa Government Girls College in honor of Begum Badrunnessa, the country’s first State Minister for Women, Education, Sports and Cultural Affairs.

Badrunnessa Ahmed (3 March 1924 - 25 May 1974) was a politician known for her social advocacies including women’s rights and education. She was awarded the Queen Elizabeth Coronation Medal for her significant contributions to society and the Independence Day Award (posthumously).

Indeed, the Begum Badrunnesa Government Girls College has remained true to its name! Since its inception, it has been and continues to be a strong advocate for the promotion and advancement of women’s education.

Current Status

Since February 16, 2017, the Begum Badrunnesa Government Girls College has been affiliated with Dhaka University. The partnership has strengthened the quality of the academic programs at the Girls College while also allowing for faster transfers.

Due to the world-class standards of education at the Begum Badrunnesa Government Girls College, many of its alumni have become leaders in their professions. Scientists, writers, artists, doctors, educators and engineers are among its alumni who have brought the Badrunnesa Girls College into the spotlight. Students have been attracted to its academic programs partly for this reason.

Trivia: The Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, is an alumna of the Badrunnesa Government Girls College. She completed her secondary education in 1967, and she was elected vice president of the College Students Union there, too. Her father is Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Founding Father of Bangladesh.

Students in the Badrunnesa Government Girls College enjoy the safety and security of the walled campus of the college. The well-maintained modern facilities include libraries, an auditorium, a playground, and a computer laboratory. Students benefit from the conducive learning environment of the well-maintained classrooms, too.

The different departments at the Badrunnesa Government Girls College provide students with a wide range of degree programs. Each department strives to meet the high academic standards set by the government and other regulatory agencies. Among these departments are:

• Accounting
• Bangla
• Biology
• English
• Economics
• Islamic History
• Management
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Philosophy
• Political Science

The Badrunnesa Government Girls College and its administrators don’t rest on their laurels either! The Girls College collaborates with the national government in the implementation of projects related to the Digital Bangladesh program. Among these projects include the advancement of information and communications technology, particularly in transforming the college into an ICT hub.