Central Shahid Minar in Jahangir Nagar University

Inside a green picturesque surrounding of Jahangir Nagar University, the sprawling acres of land holds this beautiful monument dedicated to the language martyrs of 1952.

ahangirnagar University is the only residential university of Bangladesh. It stands on the Dhaka-Aricha Highway (the Asian Highway) in Savar, just 32 kilometers away from the capital city. Its land area is 697.56 acres. Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre (BPATC) and the Savar Cantonment are two large establishments near to this University. Bangladesh National monument is not very far from this place.

The University was founded in 1970. Now 25 Departments under 4 faculties conduct their academic activities. Most of the departments are among the lash green plantation and colorful flowers. 11 dormitories/halls are established for residing the students so far, five of which are for the female students.

This place can be visited any time, but during the winter, the area become more significant with a large number of migratory birds, come from Siberia. They stay in the lakes of the campus from November to March every year. Sweet humming sound and fearless flight of birds over the lakes are really enchanting!

Thousands of migratory birds come to Jahangirnagar University lakes