Jamalpur Zilla School is a public high school in Jamalpur District and one of the oldest schools in Bangladesh.[1]
| Jamalpur Zilla School জামালপুর জিলা স্কুল | |
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| Address | |
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, 2000 Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates | 24°55′59″N 89°56′34″E / 24.9331°N 89.9429°E |
| Information | |
| Motto | Knowledge is power. |
| Established | May 5, 1881 |
| Founder | T. A. Dono |
| School board | Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Mymensingh |
| School code | EIIN 109873 |
| Headmaster | Halima Khatun |
| Gender | Boys |
| Age range | 8–16 (approximately) |
| Enrollment | 1500+ |
| Classes | 3 - 10 |
| Language | Bengali |
| Campus size | 12.7 acres (5.1 ha) |
| Color(s) | White Shirt Khaki Pant |
| Sports | Kabaddi, Badminton, Cricket, Football |
| Nickname | JZS |
| Website | www |
History
editJamalpur Zilla School was founded by T. A. Dono, the Sub Divisional Officer (SDO) of Jamalpur. It was upgraded to entrance level and named Dono High School in 1881. The school was placed under government pay roll in 1882 and renamed Jamalpur Dono English High School. In 1912 it was renamed Jamalpur Government School and nationalised by the government. The school had two hostels, one for Muslim students and another for Hindu students. The school has seven labs of which two are computer labs. It is one of the best schools in terms of graduation rates and grades in Bangladesh.[2]
Infrastructure
editThis school, located in the city of Jamalpur, is established on a total of 12.07 acres of land. It consists of three multi-story academic buildings, one ground floor building, two single-story buildings, one student dormitory, and 13 other facilities including a mosque.
Student uniform
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The prescribed uniform for students at the school is as follows:
1. White half-sleeve shirt
2. Khaki full pants
3. White shoes
4. Maroon sweater (in Winter)
5. School badge with monogram (attached to the left pocket of the shirt)
Notable alumni
edit- Abdullah Al Mamun, actor[citation needed]
- Mirza Sultan Raja, politician[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "Anwar Hossain remembered in Jamalpur". The Daily Star. 9 October 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- ^ Khatun, Halima. "Jamalpur Zilla School". Banglapedia. Retrieved 1 December 2017.