University Laboratory School and College
[1]University Laboratory School and College (Bengali: ইউনিভার্সিটি ল্যাবরেটরি স্কুল অ্যান্ড কলেজ) also known as ULAB, is a school and college located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[2][3] It is on the campus of Institute of Education and Research, Dhaka University, Nilkhet Road, Dhaka and is under the institute's management.[4] It is a part of Institute of Education and Research.
History
University Laboratory School and College is a special type of educational institution operated by the Institute of Education and Research (IER) under the financial support of the University of Dhaka. The school began its journey in March 1964 under the leadership of Mrs. Gunning, an American teacher. In April 1965, it was upgraded from KG to the fifth grade, transforming into a primary school. That same year, the Home Room system was introduced.
The overall responsibility of the school was entrusted to Dr. Edgar E. Fielder, an American consultant and supervisor, who also served as the principal until 1965. He was assisted by Mrs. Gunning, Dr. Jackofron, and Dr. Ottis Coffey, three dedicated and visionary individuals.
In 1971, students from this institution appeared for the SSC examination for the first time. Later, in July 1975, the college section was introduced. From 2011, the institution started offering education in the English version, and currently, students from KG to the 10th grade receive education in this medium.
The children of university faculty members, officers, and employees are given priority admission to this institution. Through the collective efforts of students, teachers, parents, IER, and Dhaka University authorities, the institution has earned recognition as one of the leading educational institutions in Dhaka city.
At present, Md. Jamil Uddin serves as the acting principal of the institution. [5]
Notable alumni
- Sheikh Russel, youngest son of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman[6]
- General Waker-Uz-Zaman, current army chief of the Bangladesh Army
- Mishuk Munier, media personality, cinematographer & journalist [7]
- Lieutenant General Ataul Hakim Sarwar Hasan (Retd.), former chief of general staff of the Bangladesh Army
- Sohana Saba, actress, producer, screenwriter
References
- ^ "University Laboratory School and College". www.ulabscdu.edu.bd. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ "18 win HSBC-Star junior climate awards". The Daily Star. 21 September 2013. Archived from the original on 6 August 2017. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
- ^ "University Laboratory College student stabbed to death". Dhaka Tribune. Archived from the original on 6 August 2017. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
- ^ "A trip down memory lane". The Daily Star. 17 December 2009. Archived from the original on 6 August 2017. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
- ^ "University Laboratory School and College". www.ulabscdu.edu.bd. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ "Babu models for Sheikh Russel video". Dhaka Tribune. 20 October 2016. Archived from the original on 6 August 2017. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
- ^ "Munier, Ashfaque - Banglapedia". en.banglapedia.org. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
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