Azimpur Girls' High School
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| Azimpur Girls' High School | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Azimpur,Dhaka Bangladesh |
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| Information | |
| Established | 1957 |
Azimpur Girls High School (Bengali: আজিমপুর উচ্চ বালিকা বিদ্যালয়) is a secondary and higher secondary school in Azimpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was established in 1957 by the Welfare Association of Government Employees. In 1999 the school had an enrollment of some 2,700 students and a faculty of 82. Besides their impressive results on public examinations, the institution is also known for their cultural activities. It regularly hosts educational events like Bangladesh Mathematics Olympiad and Bhasha Protijog. It celebrated it’s Golden Jubilee and reunion in 2007.[1]
Some intellectuals decided to introduce a high school for girls in 1956, the school started their classes on January 16, 1957. First Head Master Kazi Ambor Ali worked as an influential character in developing the school. In 1995, Azimpur Girls’ College was established on the school campus. Both school and college have united into a single institution in 1999.
Currently it has nearly 2,800 students and 71 teachers in total. Current Principal is Hosne Ara Begum. Property of the institution includes a building, a large playground and a residence for the principal.[1]
[edit] Notable alumnae
- Sheikh Hasina - Prime Minister 1996-2001 [2]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Jekhane Boshechilo Protijog:Azimpur Girls School And College", Prothom Alo, 6 April 2007. (Bengali)
- ^ Sheikh Hasina in Banglapedia
[edit] External links
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