Bogra Zilla School
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Bogra Zilla School is the oldest high school in the Bogra
district of Bangladesh
and one of the top-ranked schools in the country. It provides education from class three (Grade-3) to class ten (Grade-10). It was a private English medium school before becoming a public school.
Bhagabati Charan Ghosh was the first headmaster. It was a private (non-government) school before becoming a public one. It came under governmental management through the earnest effort of then magistrate and collector Mr. Russell and deputy collector Babu S. Mukharjee. This school observed its 150th anniversary celebration in 2005.
Bogra Zilla School was the 2nd government high school in the Bogra district during British rule. Babu Bhagabati Charan Ghosh was appointed Headmaster of the school and held the post for six years. Bogra's famous native son Babu Kishoree Lal Roy, who is the author of many philosophical writings, was an early student of this school. In his book Free Enquiry after Truth he wrote, “In 1853 a Government English school was established here and I obtained my entrance into it. My progress in this institution has been remarked by its first and best of its Headmasters that ever were, to have been remarkably rapid. Be it said with deep respect and gratitude that under the judicious tuition of Babu Bhagabati Charan Ghosh I obtained a useful knowledge of the English language within about four years and a half. I have always thought Bhahabati Babu to be one of my greatest benefactors on Earth and will think so for ever also.”
There were only four teachers during the period of Bhagabati Babu. According to the National School Committee, the school appears to have beeb founded principally by the sons and relatives of the clerks' officers connected with the Courts. After Bhagabati Babu, A. C. Mukharjee became Headmaster in 1859. During his tenure, two students passed in 2nd division, and one passed in 1st division with scholarship in 1862. Around this time, the practice of giving books as rewards to the students of both Bangla and English schools based on their performance was started. The prize-giving ceremony used to be very gorgeous. More than a hundred taka used to be spent for fireworks. With the presence of many people from the town and nearby villages, the town came to life. During 1859–60, the inspector of the schools of the north-east areas and Assam
, Mr. W. Robinson, conducted the ceremony. He arranged a demonstration with a magic lantern
for their entertainment and showed many interesting and educative events of nature such as the motions of the stars and planets, a solar and lunar eclipse, a cyclone, etc. From 1881 to 1885, a school building was constructed of bricks.
In 1873–74, there were six teachers, one pundit, and one moulavi in the school. There were 85 students in 1860–61. In 1907–08, the number of students was 363. Among them, 218 were Hindu
s and 145 were Muslim
s.
Currently, Bogra Zilla School has about 52faculty members and 4000 students. The faculty members are graduates from acclaimed universities in Bangladesh, and student applicants, mostly from top elementary schools, are put through a highly competitive admission selection process.
examination. Each year about 2,50,000 students covered from north-west regions of the country take part in this public examination under Rajshahi Education Board.
The S.S.C. examinees of this school always rank top in the merit positions. In recent years, Abinash Roy secured 1st position in S.S.C. exam under Rajshahi
board in 1996 from this school. Since its birth, it has produced a number of remarkable alumni who have significantly contributed into the successful advancement not only of the country but also of the whole world. During the 1960s, Humayun Ahmed
- a very popular contemporary Bengali novelist and playwright, passed from this school with excellent scores in Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C.) Examination.
Bogra
Bogra is a town, and one of the oldest towns in northern Bangladesh. It is a centre of commerce and trade within the Bogra District and located under the Rajshahi Division. Bogra is sometimes described as the nerve centre of Northern Bangladesh. Amongst many notable activities, it has been hosting...
district of Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
and one of the top-ranked schools in the country. It provides education from class three (Grade-3) to class ten (Grade-10). It was a private English medium school before becoming a public school.
History
Bogra Zilla School was established in 1853. BabuBabu (title)
The term babu, also spelled baboo, is used in modern-day South Asia as a sign of respect towards men. It is a derivation of bapu which means father. The honorific "ji" is sometimes added as a suffix to create the double honorific "babuji" which, in northern and eastern parts of India, is a term of...
Bhagabati Charan Ghosh was the first headmaster. It was a private (non-government) school before becoming a public one. It came under governmental management through the earnest effort of then magistrate and collector Mr. Russell and deputy collector Babu S. Mukharjee. This school observed its 150th anniversary celebration in 2005.
Bogra Zilla School was the 2nd government high school in the Bogra district during British rule. Babu Bhagabati Charan Ghosh was appointed Headmaster of the school and held the post for six years. Bogra's famous native son Babu Kishoree Lal Roy, who is the author of many philosophical writings, was an early student of this school. In his book Free Enquiry after Truth he wrote, “In 1853 a Government English school was established here and I obtained my entrance into it. My progress in this institution has been remarked by its first and best of its Headmasters that ever were, to have been remarkably rapid. Be it said with deep respect and gratitude that under the judicious tuition of Babu Bhagabati Charan Ghosh I obtained a useful knowledge of the English language within about four years and a half. I have always thought Bhahabati Babu to be one of my greatest benefactors on Earth and will think so for ever also.”
There were only four teachers during the period of Bhagabati Babu. According to the National School Committee, the school appears to have beeb founded principally by the sons and relatives of the clerks' officers connected with the Courts. After Bhagabati Babu, A. C. Mukharjee became Headmaster in 1859. During his tenure, two students passed in 2nd division, and one passed in 1st division with scholarship in 1862. Around this time, the practice of giving books as rewards to the students of both Bangla and English schools based on their performance was started. The prize-giving ceremony used to be very gorgeous. More than a hundred taka used to be spent for fireworks. With the presence of many people from the town and nearby villages, the town came to life. During 1859–60, the inspector of the schools of the north-east areas and Assam
Assam
Assam , also, rarely, Assam Valley and formerly the Assam Province , is a northeastern state of India and is one of the most culturally and geographically distinct regions of the country...
, Mr. W. Robinson, conducted the ceremony. He arranged a demonstration with a magic lantern
Magic lantern
The magic lantern or Laterna Magica is an early type of image projector developed in the 17th century.-Operation:The magic lantern has a concave mirror in front of a light source that gathers light and projects it through a slide with an image scanned onto it. The light rays cross an aperture , and...
for their entertainment and showed many interesting and educative events of nature such as the motions of the stars and planets, a solar and lunar eclipse, a cyclone, etc. From 1881 to 1885, a school building was constructed of bricks.
In 1873–74, there were six teachers, one pundit, and one moulavi in the school. There were 85 students in 1860–61. In 1907–08, the number of students was 363. Among them, 218 were Hindu
Hindu
Hindu refers to an identity associated with the philosophical, religious and cultural systems that are indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. As used in the Constitution of India, the word "Hindu" is also attributed to all persons professing any Indian religion...
s and 145 were Muslim
Muslim
A Muslim, also spelled Moslem, is an adherent of Islam, a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion based on the Quran, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God as revealed to prophet Muhammad. "Muslim" is the Arabic term for "submitter" .Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable...
s.
Currently, Bogra Zilla School has about 52faculty members and 4000 students. The faculty members are graduates from acclaimed universities in Bangladesh, and student applicants, mostly from top elementary schools, are put through a highly competitive admission selection process.
Location
Bogra Zilla School is located at the center of Bogra city, called Shatmatha. It is the nerve of Bogra town. This is very well organized area. The roads are very spacious. There is a post office just in front of the school. There is a girls' school named Bogra Govt. Girls High School (V. M.). It is another old school in Bogra district, is located near Bogra Zilla School.Admission
Admission into this school is very competitive. Students are basically admitted into class three. After an initial rigorous screening, more than 2500 applicants are offered to appear at a comprehensive admission test for only 240 positions. Application forms are usually available during the first week of December in every year. There are also few positions (five-ten) in class four to nine each year.Admission in Bogra zilla school is very hard part of any students life.Academics
This school teaches from class three to class ten. Upon a rigorous screening in class ten, students are appeared at S.S.C.Secondary School Certificate
The Secondary School Certificate, also known as SSC, is a public examination taken by students in Bangladesh, Pakistan and in the states of Tamilnadu, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Goa in India after successfully completing at least ten years of schooling. It is followed...
examination. Each year about 2,50,000 students covered from north-west regions of the country take part in this public examination under Rajshahi Education Board.
The S.S.C. examinees of this school always rank top in the merit positions. In recent years, Abinash Roy secured 1st position in S.S.C. exam under Rajshahi
Rajshahi
The city of Rajshahi is the divisional headquarters of Rajshahi division as well as the administrative district that bears its name and is one of the six metropolitan cities of Bangladesh. Often referred to as Silk City and Education City, Rajshahi is located in the north-west of the country and...
board in 1996 from this school. Since its birth, it has produced a number of remarkable alumni who have significantly contributed into the successful advancement not only of the country but also of the whole world. During the 1960s, Humayun Ahmed
Humayun Ahmed
Humayun Ahmed is a Bangladeshi author, dramatist and director of film and television. He broke through since the publication of his first novel, Nandita Naraké...
- a very popular contemporary Bengali novelist and playwright, passed from this school with excellent scores in Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C.) Examination.
Notable alumni
- Akhteruzzaman EliasAkhteruzzaman EliasAkhteruzzaman Elias , born in Gaibandha District, Bangladesh, is a famous novelist and short story writer. Though he wrote only two novels, critics place Elias in the pantheon of great Bengali novelists...
- a famous novelist and short story writer. - Humayun AhmedHumayun AhmedHumayun Ahmed is a Bangladeshi author, dramatist and director of film and television. He broke through since the publication of his first novel, Nandita Naraké...
- most famous contemporary Bengali novelist and playwright. - Muhammad Zafar Iqbal - prominent columnist and writer.
- Ziaur RahmanZiaur RahmanPresident Ziaur Rahman, Bir Uttam, was a Bangladeshi politician and general, who read the declaration of Independence of Bangladesh on March 26, 1971 on behalf of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. He later became the seventh President of Bangladesh from 1977 until 1981...
- Ex president of Bangladesh and the founder of the Bangladesh Nationalist PartyBangladesh Nationalist PartyThe Bangladesh Nationalist Party , commonly referred to as the BNP, is the mainstream center-right political party in Bangladesh. BNP ruled Bangladesh total 18 years since her independence, the longest than any other party in Bangladesh...
. - Dr. Khandoker Abul Hossain- Scientist in Canada
- Aurindam Khalid Choudhury - Petroleum engineer in Europe, Croatia
- Dr.fajlul alom -a famous writer and ex libertarian,dhaka University.
- Dr. Mafizuddin Ahmed- A famous doctor from Bogra. Passed Matriculate (SSC) in first division on 1916 from this school.
- Tazmilur Rahman- A dedicated teacher and headmaster of this school. He passed his matriculatin in 1940 from this school.
- Late Sree Bramhabrata Lahiri -IPS officer
- Safar Raj Hossain - Ex Home Secretary, Bangladesh Government.