Md. Abdul Latif

Md. Abdul Latif

Professor and Provost

Sher-e-Bangla Hall Details

Comprehensive information about hall facilities and capacity

115

Number of Rooms

 

550

Number of Seats

 

720

Number of Students

About the Hall

"The Legacy Hall"

  • Historical Significance: Named after the university’s founder and the "Tiger of Bengal," Sher-e-Bangla A.K. Fazlul Huq. As the oldest hall on campus, it embodies the tradition and heritage of the institution since its days as the Bengal Agricultural Institute.

 

  • Key Amenities:
    • Dining & Mess: A large central dining hall providing daily meals for residents.
    • Common Room: Equipped with facilities for indoor games (Table Tennis, Carrom, Chess) and a television.
    • Internet: Reading Room & Common Rooms are covered by the university’s ICT Cell Wi-Fi network.
    • Library & Study: Includes a small internal reading room for quiet study sessions.
    • Garden/Courtyard: Features a central open space often used by students for social gatherings and small-scale sports.

 

  • Administration: Managed by a Provost (currently Md. Abdul Latif) and a team of Assistant Provosts who oversee student welfare and hall discipline.

 

  • Atmosphere: Known for its vibrant student life, it is the primary hub for organizing university-wide celebrations, political discussions, and cultural festivals.

Key Features:

  • Well-furnished rooms with adequate ventilation
  • 24/7 electricity and water supply
  • Common room with TV and recreational facilities
  • Reading room for quiet study
  • Prayer facilities
  • Round-the-clock security
  • Dining hall with hygienic food service
  • Internet connectivity