Netrakona Government College (also known as Netrakona College) is a public college in Netrokona District, Bangladesh.
Surrounded by greenery in the land of Mahua and Malua, Netrakona Government College is the prominent higher education institution in Netrokona District. Although modern education began in this district before the partition of India, no college was established here during British rule. As a result, while many talented students graduated from the existing schools every year, only the children of wealthy families had the opportunity to travel to Mymensingh, Dhaka, or Kolkata for higher education. This deprived numerous talented but underprivileged students of opportunities.
Under these circumstances, local political and social leaders felt the necessity of establishing a college. After the partition, Gias Uddin Ahmed (CSP), the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) of Netrokona, took the initiative to establish a college with the sincere efforts of Achan Ali MLA, Akbar Ali MLA, A. K. Fazlul Huq, Prafulla Chowdhury, Dr. Samir Uddin, and Birendra Dutt Chowdhury (Sandesh Babu). At the very first meeting of the founders, Birendra Dutt Chowdhury, the then Zamindar of Rouha, donated the land at Satpai where the college is currently located. Later, as construction began on its own land, several other benefactors donated land for the college. In addition, people from all walks of life, including local farmers and businessmen, came forward to help with the construction. SDO Gias Uddin Ahmed provided full government support. Subsequently, when Khan Alam Khan joined as SDO, his tireless efforts led to the progressive development of the college.
According to the decision taken at the founders' first meeting in 1949, student enrollment began that same year. It was named Netrakona College. Priyo Bhusan Banik assumed the role of the college's first Principal. The administrative activities of the new college were initially conducted from the student hostel of Dutt High School. Classes were held at the local Anjuman High School and the U.C. Public Hall. Later, in 1954, the college was relocated to its own building at the present site. Netrakona College began its journey with a principal, 7 teachers, 1 clerk, 3 peons, and a small number of students.
Until 1960, the college only offered Humanities and Commerce tracks at the intermediate level. The Science branch was opened in the 1960âÂÂ61 academic year. In late 1963, the institution was upgraded to a degree college. The B.Com program was introduced in 1965, followed by the B.Sc. program in 1968. The college was nationalized in 1980 and renamed Netrakona Government College.
After nationalization, Tofazzal Hossain (T. Ahmed) became the first principal of the government college. Honours courses in Bengali and Political Science were introduced in the 1993âÂÂ94 academic session, and Masters courses followed in 1994âÂÂ95. Principals Prof. Md. Atahar Ali Dewan, Prof. Mojibur Rahman, and Prof. Jitendra Lal Barua played monumental roles in introducing these higher degree programs.
Currently, the college offers Honours courses in 10 subjects and Masters courses in 9 subjects. The institution operates with approximately 8,000 students and 69 teaching staff positions. The students and teachers of this college have played a glorious role in every democratic movement and struggle, including the War of Independence. In a true sense, Netrakona Government College is the symbol of Netrokona's educational and cultural practice, representing its social, political, and communal harmony. Just as the college was founded through the collective efforts of education enthusiasts from various classes and professions, it continues to progress and flourish today with their overall cooperation.
Degree (Pass)
Bachelor (Honours)
Master's
Every year, students successfully pass the HSC examination from this college and secure admissions into medical colleges, engineering universities, and other public universities. The college also maintains strong academic performance in its Honours and Masters programs.
The college plans to introduce Masters courses in 5 additional subjects and increase the number of teaching staff positions.