Former Bangladesh Deputy Minister of Shipping and Jatiya Sangsad member ABM Zahidul Haq founded the college in 1993.[4][2] It started journey as a non-government educational institution and later gained the MPO status.[3] Its establishment marked the founding of the first girls' degree college in Pakundia.[4]
Administration
Pakundia Adarsha Mohila College premises
The college is under the control of the Dhaka Education Board and affiliated to the National University of Bangladesh. Its Educational Institution Identification Number (EIIN) is 110616.[3][1] The current principal of the college is Md. Muzzammal Haque.[1] Before him, Md. Jasim Uddin served as the principal of the college.[5]
List of principals
Serial No.
Name
Held office
1
Md. Jasim Uddin
Until 2018
2
Md. Muzzammal Haque
2018–present
Academics
Pakundia Adarsha Mohila College entranceFlower garden beside the main academic building
Admission
Only girls are allowed to be admitted to the college in the 11th grade and undergraduate level. The 11th grade admission process starts right after the publication of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) results and students are selected on the basis of their SSC results.[6] A maximum of 300 students can be admitted in the 11th grade under the Dhaka Education Board in this college.[7]
Pakundia Adarsha Mohila College organizes various extracurricular programs every year besides academic activities. The college has an auditorium[5] at which different kinds of seminars are held throughout the year, including seminars on higher education,[10] and seminars on the Bangladesh Liberation War.[5] Other extracurricular activities include holding freshers' receptions,[11] organizing food festivals,[12] and holding farewell ceremonies.[13]
