Dhaka v/s Kolkata

[Pboy]

West Bengal seems like a pretty developed state, no?

I heard that the education system there is very good as well.

 

[rongbaz]

The word Dhaka is said to refer to the Dhaka tree (Butea frondosa), once common in the area; or to Dhak (Bengali: ঢা&#2453, a huge membranophone instrument from South Asia which was beaten by order of Subahdar Islam Khan I while inaugurating the capital in 1610. The name Dhaka may also have originated from Dhakeshwari ("The Hidden Goddess"), she is the 800 years old deity of the Divine Mother, whose shrine is located in the south-western part of the city. Some references also say that it was derived from a Prakrit dialect called Dhaka Bhasa; or Dhakka, used in the Rajtarangini for a watch-station; or it is the same as Davaka, mentioned in the Allahabad pillar inscription of Samudragupta as an eastern frontier kingdom

 

[dray]

Universities in Kolkata:

Kolkata has seventeen public universities or autonomous institutions that award their own degrees or diplomas. The following list contains the names of the degree or diploma awarding institutions that have their main campuses in or around Kolkata:

Aliah University: Non-affiliating multi-disciplinary Islamic university, 1781, as Calcutta Madrasah College; 2007, as Aliah University.

Bengal Engineering & Science University: 2nd oldest engineering university in India, affiliated to AICTE and UGC, 1856, as Calcutta Civil Engineering College; 2004, as BESU.

University of Calcutta: State government administered affiliating and multi-disciplinary university, 1857.

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Kolkata: Central government administered non-affiliating engineering education university, 1856, as Calcutta Civil Engineering College; 2010, as Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Kolkata.

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta: Central government administered autonomous business school, 1961.

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata: Central government administered autonomous institution for research and education in science, 2006.

Indian Statistical Institute: Central government administered autonomous institution for research and education in statistics, 1931.

Jadavpur University: State government administered non-affiliating and multi-disciplinary university, 1955.

Netaji Subhas Open University: State government administered distance-education oriented, affiliating and multi-disciplinary university, 1997.

Presidency University, Kolkata: State government administered non-affiliating and multi-disciplinary university, 1817, as Hindu College; 2010, as Presidency University.

Rabindra Bharati University: State government administered non-affiliating liberal arts university, 1962.

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University: Ramakrishna Mission administered private university, 2005.

Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute: Central government administered autonomous film institute, 1995.

West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences: State government administered non-affiliating law university, 1999.

West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences: State government administered non-affiliating veterinary education university, 1893, as Bengal Veterinary College; 1995, as West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences.

West Bengal University of Health Sciences: State government administered affiliating medical education university, 2003.

West Bengal State University: State government administered affiliating and multi-disciplinary university, 2008.

West Bengal University of Technology: State government administered affiliating and engineering education university, 2000.

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[rongbaz]

There are 52 universities in Dhaka. The Dhaka College is the oldest institution of higher education in the city and amongst the earliest established in British India, founded in 1841. Since independence, Dhaka has seen the establishment of a large number of public and private colleges and universities that offer undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as a variety of doctoral programmes. The University of Dhaka is one of the largest public university in the nation with more than 30,000 students and 1,300 faculty staff. It was established in 1921 being the first university in the region. The university has 23 research centres and 70 departments, faculties and institutes. Eminent seats of higher education include Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Jagannath University and Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University. Dhaka Medical College and Sir Salimullah Medical College are two famous medical colleges in the city.

Alongside public institutes of higher education there are some forty-five private universities in Dhaka. Notable private universities include East West University, North South University, American International University - Bangladesh, BRAC University, United International University, Daffodil International University, World University of Bangladesh, Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology and Independent University, Bangladesh (see:List of universities in Bangladesh), most of which are located in Mohakhali, Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara, Bashundhara, Uttara and Dhanmondi areas of the city.

 

[dray]

Engineering Colleges in Kolkata:

Two of India's oldest engineering institutions are located in Kolkata namely Bengal Engineering & Science University and Jadavpur University. Self-aided engineering colleges started to function in the late 1990s. All self aided engineering colleges of the city are affiliated to the West Bengal University of Technology. Some engineering colleges are funded by the World Bank under the "Technical Education Quality Improvement Program". The University of Calcutta and Aliah University also offer a few engineering courses. The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and the Birla Institute of Technology also offer technology and related courses in their city based campuses.


Medical Colleges in Kolkata:

All medical colleges are affiliated with the West Bengal University of Health Sciences. Previously they were affiliated with the University of Calcutta.

1. Calcutta Medical College
2. Nil Ratan Sarkar Medical College and Hospital
3. R.G.Kar Medical College
4. S.S.K.M. Medical College
5. KPC Medical College and Hospital
6. Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College
7. Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Science and Research, Panihati
8. Sagar Dutta Memorial Medical College and Hospital, Kamarhati
9. College of Medicine & JNM Hospital, Kalyani

There are lots of affiliated private institutes in Kolkata offering technical education in various streams of Engineering, Management, Law, etc. I am not listing those institutions, otherwise the list will be too long to go through. Only institutes of national and global repute are listed here.

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[rongbaz]

All medical colleges are affiliated with the Dhaka University

Updated Government and Private Medical Colleges list of Dhaka

Dhaka Medical College
Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College
Sir Salimullah Medical College
Armed Forces Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh[Under Ministry of Defense]
Govt. Unani and Ayurvedic Medical College, Dhaka.
Govt. Homoeopathic Medical College mirpur-14,dhaka.

Private medical colleges


Ad-din Womens Medical College, Dhaka
Anwer Khan Modern Medical College, Dhaka
Bangladesh Medical College
Community Medical College, Dhaka
Dr. Sirajul Islam Medical College, Moghbazar, Dhaka
Delta Medical College, Dhaka
Dhaka National Medical College
Enam Medical College, Savar, Dhaka
Green Life Medical College, Dhaka
Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College, Dhaka
Ibrahim Medical College, Dhaka
Ibn Sina Medical College, Dhaka
Labaid Medical College Dhanmondi, Dhaka(currently not operating)
Marks Medical College and Hospital, Dhaka
Medical College for Women and Hospital, Dhaka
MH Samorita Medical College and Hospital
Nightingale Medical College, Dhaka
Northern International Medical College, Dhaka
Popular Medical College & Hospital, Dhaka.
Gonoshasthaya Samaj Vittik Medical College, Mirzanagar, Savar, dhaka-1344
Shahabuddin Medical College, Dhaka
Z. H. Sikder Women’s Medical College
Uttara Adhunik Medical College, Dhaka.
Saphena Women's Dental College & Hospital, Malibagh, Dhaka

 

[dray]

There are 52 universities in Dhaka. The Dhaka College is the oldest institution of higher education in the city and amongst the earliest established in British India, founded in 1841. Since independence, Dhaka has seen the establishment of a large number of public and private colleges and universities that offer undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as a variety of doctoral programmes. The University of Dhaka is one of the largest public university in the nation with more than 30,000 students and 1,300 faculty staff. It was established in 1921 being the first university in the region. The university has 23 research centres and 70 departments, faculties and institutes. Eminent seats of higher education include Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Jagannath University and Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University. Dhaka Medical College and Sir Salimullah Medical College are two famous medical colleges in the city.

Alongside public institutes of higher education there are some forty-five private universities in Dhaka. Notable private universities include East West University, North South University, American International University - Bangladesh, BRAC University, United International University, Daffodil International University, World University of Bangladesh, Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology and Independent University, Bangladesh (see:List of universities in Bangladesh), most of which are located in Mohakhali, Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara, Bashundhara, Uttara and Dhanmondi areas of the city.

52 Universities!! Wow! That's a huge number of universities for one city!! Are these universities single campus institutions or multi-campus institutions with large number of colleges under their control?

In Kolkata, University of Calcutta is responsible for awarding Bachelor & Masters degrees to probably half the population of West Bengal. Apart from having multiple campuses, the university has some 300-400 (or maybe more, god knows how many) Govt. and private colleges under its jurisdiction. Many of the college campuses also offer post-graduate courses under the University of Kolkata. Probably that's why we do not have too many universities.

And private universities are difficult to open in India, the investment is very high because of the too strict minimum requirement criterion, and education being a largely subsidized sector in India, private universities will find it difficult to attract students at relatively higher costs, especially in general courses. Though, private institutions are in demand for technical education like engineering and management.

Here private institutions open as colleges/institutes under affiliation of an University, and offers degrees/diplomas under that university's name, universities conduct the examinations for all colleges.

 

[rongbaz]

52 Universities!! Wow! That's a huge number of universities for one city!! Are these universities single campus institutions or multi-campus institutions with large number of colleges under their control?

Top of them are single campus institutions. There are some private universities with multi-campus.
University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC) serves as the regulatory body of all the public (government funded) and private universities of Bangladesh. The Private University Act of 1992 paved the way for vigorous sprouting of private universities.

 

[dray]

Some Institutions of National and Global Importance in Kolkata:

1. Asiatic Society
2. Bose Institute
3. Indian Statistical Institute
4. Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
5. Marine Engineering and Research Institute
6. Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science
7. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata
8. Indian Institute of Chemical Biology
9. Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre
10. Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics
11. S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences
12. Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute

 

[SarthakGanguly]

As far as Development is concerned Kolkata is quite stagnant now. Dhaka has more potential in the future. Btw - both cities are beautiful. @DRAY - Kolkata also has rickshaws right?

 

[Shabaz Sharif]

West Bengal seems like a pretty developed state, no?

I heard that the education system there is very good as well.

I dont know how you can call it developed state with per capita under $1000. Bangladesh seem more developed and with less hunger.

 

[Aka123]

I dont know how you can call it developed state with per capita under $1000. Bangladesh seem more developed and with less hunger.

Man concentrate on Punjab, Pakistan. Start a thread on Lahore, Rawalpindi and do your calculations there. Please spare this thread from further trolling, if u have any genuine queries u can ask. But don't show all those trash reports. Bdw if u want u can visit here. And we don't have any prob with Dhaka being developed. So don't flamebait.

 

[dray]

Some beautiful administrative offices with old world charm: (All are presently functioning offices):

Calcutta High Court (The oldest High Court in India):

Raj Bhawan:

West Bengal Assembly (Bidhansabha):

Town Hall:

Writers' Building (Mahakaran):

General Post Office, Kolkata:

Howrah Station:

Howrah Station is the largest station in India by area. Its sheer size and awe-inspiring train handling capacity are unmatched in India. It is one of the four intercity railway stations serving Kolkata, the others are Sealdah Station, Shalimar Station and Kolkata railway station in Kolkata. Howrah is situated on the West bank of the Hooghly (Ganges) River, linked to Kolkata by the magnificent Howrah Bridge which is an icon of Kolkata. It is the oldest station and the largest railway complex in India. There are currently 23 platforms in Howrah Station.

 

[extra terrestrial]

Some Institutions of National and Global Importance in Kolkata:

1. Asiatic Society
2. Bose Institute
3. Indian Statistical Institute
4. Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
5. Marine Engineering and Research Institute
6. Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science
7. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata
8. Indian Institute of Chemical Biology
9. Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre
10. Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics
11. S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences
12. Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute

Dhaka's only one answer is enough, GRAMEEN BANK!!!

 

[Shabaz Sharif]

Man concentrate on Punjab, Pakistan. Start a thread on Lahore, Rawalpindi and do your calculations there. Please spare this thread from further trolling, if u have any genuine queries u can ask. But don't show all those trash reports. Bdw if u want u can visit here. And we don't have any prob with Dhaka being developed. So don't flamebait.

WTF im reading?