Naogaon University formally launched academic activities on July 18 with Education Minister inaugurating the institution at its temporary campus in Naogaon town.
Naogaon University formally launched its academic activities on July 18, 2026, with a colorful ceremony marking the beginning of the institution's educational journey. Education Minister Dr. ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon inaugurated the academic activities by unveiling the university's name plaque at around 11:30 am at its temporary campus in the Barunkandi Circle area of Naogaon town.
The ceremony was attended by several high-ranking officials including State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam, Education Secretary Abdul Khaleque, and University Grants Commission Chairman Prof Dr. Mamun Ahmed. UGC Member Prof Dr. Abdullah Al Mamun, Director General of the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education Professor Dr. Khan Moinuddin Al Mahmud Sohel, and Vice-Chancellor of Naogaon University Prof Dr. Mohammad Hasanat Ali were also present.
Lawmakers from Naogaon's six parliamentary constituencies, including those representing Atrai and Raninagar upazilas under Naogaon-6 constituency, attended the inauguration along with the deputy commissioner and the superintendent of police. The establishment of Naogaon University represents a significant milestone in higher education opportunities for students from Naogaon district and surrounding areas.
The university is currently operating from its temporary campus while permanent facilities are being planned. This new public university is expected to provide accessible higher education to students from Atrai Upazila and other parts of Naogaon district, reducing the need for students to travel to distant cities for university education.