Government Muslim High School
| Government Muslim High School | |
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| Location | |
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Court Road, Chittagong Bangladesh | |
| Information | |
| Type | Secondary high school |
| Established | 1909 |
| Headmaster | S.M Ziaul Haider Henry |
| Enrollment | 2500 |
| Campus size | 3.72 Acres |
| Website |
gmhsctg |
Government Muslim High School (Bengali: সরকারী মুসলিম উচ্চ বিদ্যালয়) is a government high school in Chittagong, Bangladesh,[1] situated in the Chittagong court hill area. The school's enrollment is currently 2,500 students.
History
The school's foundation was laid in 1909. The first headmaster's name was Khan Shaheb Wahaidun Nabi (1910–1915). The school opened at first with madrasah and Bengali departments. In 1953 the Urdu department was also established. In 1970 the school expanded into a new building. There was also a small mosque, which was subsequently enlarged. In 2005 the government established another two buildings, a science lab building and an administration building.
Facilitates
The school also has a hostel a headmaster's cottage. In front of the school building there is a large play ground. The school has a library which contains more than 2000 books.
Notable alumni
- Sarwar Jahan Nizam, former Navy chief Vice Admiral.
- A K M Rafiqullah Chowdhury.[2]
- Ayub Bachchu, singer.
Sport
In 1953 the school's team became the football champion in Bangladesh (then East Pakistan). In 1996 the school became the hockey champion in Bangladesh.
References
- ↑ "'Chittagong Collegiate School made me what I am today'". The Daily Star (Bangladesh). 25 December 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
- ↑ "A K M Rafiqullah Chowdhury: Portrait of a politician". The Financial Express. 5 November 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
Coordinates: 22°20′05″N 91°50′14″E / 22.3346°N 91.8372°E