Rangpur:Carmichael College celebrated its 110th founding anniversary with a festive atmosphere, transforming the campus into a lively reunion for current and former teachers and students. The historic and prestigious educational institution hosted a series of events, including a procession, discussion sessions, and cultural programs.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the college campus was adorned with lights, and the heritage buildings were cleaned for the occasion. The celebrations commenced with a colorful procession, which was followed by a cake-cutting ceremony and a discussion session on the college grounds.
The event was presided over by the college principal, Professor Dr. Md Abul Hossain Mondal, and attended by notable alumni, including the Chairman of the Rangpur Development Authority, Md Samsuzzaman Samu, and the Administrator of the Rangpur District Council, Md Saiful Islam. Speakers emphasized the importance of improving the college's infrastructure and enhancing education quality, urging alumni to support these efforts.
Alumni shared their nostalgic memories of the campus, calling on others to contribute to the college's ongoing development initiatives. The celebrations concluded with vibrant cultural programs featuring songs, dances, recitations, and debates, enthralling thousands of attendees.
Carmichael College was established when the then Governor Lord Thomas David Baron Carmichael laid its foundation stone on November 10, 1916. Built on 900 acres donated by local landlords and education enthusiasts, the college now serves about 30,000 students across 19 departments. During the British colonial era, it played a significant role in providing higher education to students from the Rangpur, Dinajpur region, Jalpaiguri, Assam, and adjacent areas of undivided India.