About RPSU
Our History
R. P. Shaha University (RPSU) is a unit of Kumudini Welfare Trust of Bengal (BD) Ltd. The Trust is the realization of a dream, the seedling of which was born as a cry of outrage in the heart of a helpless 7-year old boy, who watched his mother die from post-natal tetanus resulting from negligence and a lack of proper medical care. Later, after many years of struggle this boy grew to be one of the leading businessmen of Bengal. But despite having the option of living a life of luxury, Ranada Prasad Shaha did not forget the promise he made. He devoted the rest of his life working towards the upliftment of the poor and the needy and the empowerment of women. In 1947, Mr. Shaha established Kumudini Welfare Trust of Bengal (BD) Ltd, which till today continues its work in the areas of healthcare and education in an effort to create an inclusive society, free from discrimination. Among the units of the Trust are:
Kumudini Hospital – The journey of the hospital began in 1938 with the establishment of Shova Sundari Dispensary. This slowly grew into a hospital. Through continuous expansion over the years Kumudini Hospital has grown into a 1050-bed General Hospital. The hospital has a long history of working for the poor and vulnerable segments of society, including persons with disabilities. In its early years of functioning, child brides and widows, who were social outcasts, were trained as nurses and employed in the hospital. Some children with disabilities were enrolled in the Bharateswari Homes as students. The hospital also employed a number of persons with disabilities. Wooden ramps were installed in the hospital premises.
The hospital provided health care for persons with visual and hearing impairment. Cataract surgeries were performed and hearing screening done. Treatment for club foot was made available in the sixties. The hospital provided treatment to fistula patients. The hospital continues to provide all these services with enhanced capacity and quality.
Bharateswari Homes – Established in 1945 in the name of his great grandmother, Bharateswari Homes is a fully residential Girls’ School well-known for its unique approach to education. Besides academic education, emphasis is also placed on extra-curricular activities e.g. physical education, debate, dance, music, etc. The school is known for the physical education displays of its students and has won numerous accolades at national Level. Bharateswari Homes is also the recipient of the Independence Day Medal (Shadinota Dibosh Padak) -2020.
Kumudini Nursing School & College (KNS&C) - Established in 1971 as a Nursing School, KNS&C provides Diploma and B Sc in Nursing as well Dipolma in Nursing Science & Midwifery. M Sc in Nursing course shall be offered from July 2020. Currently KNS&C has 700+ students. Since it started, 1079 nurses have graduated from KNS&C at different levels. Our nurses are serving with distinction in all the major hospitals in Bangladesh e.g. BMSSU, BIRDEM Hospital, Square Hospital, United Hospital, Apollo Hospital, ICDDRB, Popular Hospital, LabAid Hospital, Somorita Hospital, Azgor Ali Hospital, SFMMKPJ Hospital, CRP, Green Life Hospital, Dhaka Shishu Hospital, etc.
Among the alumnae of KNMC are the Deputy Registrar at BNMC, Principal at CRP Nursing College, Vice Principal at KNS&C, Assistant Professors at Grameen Calledonian Nursing College, BIRDEM Nursing College and BSMMU Department of Graduate Nursing, Lecturers at NIANER, United Nursing College, Prime Nursing College, Dhaka Shishu Hospital Nursing Institute, IBN Sina Nursing Institute, BRAC University Nursing Institute and Bangladesh Adventist Nursing Institute; Nursing Superintendents at CRP, United Hospital and Somorita Hospital, Nurse Managers at Square Hospital, ICDDRB and Azgor Ali Hospital. Also many of our nurses are serving abroad in the USA, Italy, Sweden, Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia.
Kumudini Women’s Medical College (KWMC) – Started in 2001, KWMC currently has 750+ students of which over 250 are from other countries. It provides MBBS and BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) degrees. Since its inception a total of 1048 students (909 Bangladeshis + 139 Foreigners) have graduated from the MBBS program, while 39 students have graduated from the BDS program. From its inception the Trust has been actively involved in providing education to the masses, especially to the poor and disadvantaged group of the society. Having many years’ experience in the field of education, the Trust considers it to be an obligation to provide higher education through establishment of a university.
Vision
RPSU seeks to be a nationally and internationally renowned center of excellence in higher education providing accessible yet high quality education, aimed at equipping students to compete successfully in the workplace, contribute to our economy and emerge as humane, skilled and successful individuals who can change our society, our country and the world for the better.
Our Goals
R. P. Shaha University aims to:- Provide world class education & develop skilled and qualified people who will contribute towards a more prosperous and equal society, thereby laying the foundation for a great nation.
- Equip students with both hard (Finance, Marketing, Accounting, etc.) and soft (Communication, Presentation, Public Speaking, etc.) skills to prepare students for the modern-day workplace.
- Teach students “How to Think” rather than “What to Think” i.e. to develop Analytical and Problem-Solving skills.
- Teach the ethical values that will enable our students develop into well-rounded, confident human beings (Honesty, Respect, Caring)
- Place special emphasis on Women’s Education and Empowerment targeted at building young women of courage, confidence and character who will make the world a better place.
Mission
- To provide world class education & develop skilled and qualified people who will contribute towards a more prosperous and equal society, thereby laying the foundation for a great nation.
- To provide both hard (i.e. domain related knowledge/skills) and soft skills (Communication, Presentation, Public Speaking, etc.) to prepare students for the modern-day workplace.
- To teach “How to think” rather than “What to think” i.e. to develop Analytical and Problem-Solving skills.
- To teach the ethical values that will enable our students develop into well-rounded, confident human beings (Honesty, Respect, Caring)
- To work in the area of Female Education targeted at building young women of courage, confidence, and character who will make the world a better place.
Our Values
- EXCELLENCE - Pursue Excellence in all we do
- CARE - Care about our students, our teachers, our colleagues and Society
- RESPECT - Respect towards all regardless of Gender, Caste, Race or Creed
Why Study at RPSU
Our History : We have a history providing education that goes back many decades. Bharateswari Homes, a fully residential Girls’ School established in 1945 is the recipient of the Independence Day Medal (Shadinota Padak), 2020. The Trust also established Kumudini Women’s Degree College (1st Women’s Degree College in East Bengal) in 1943. Kumudini Nursing School & College (KNS&C) is one of the most well-known Nursing Colleges in the country. We are the 1st private nursing college to provide B Sc. From July 2020 we shall offer M Sc in Nursing. KNS&C nurses are serving in all the major hospitals and Nursing Institutes in Bangladesh.
Our Faculty :- We have a rigorous process for faculty selection aiming to recruit the best available candidates. It is noteworthy that:
- Most of our lecturers/Professors have studied mainly in Public Universities or Overseas Institutions.
- We select the best available teachers – of the faculty we selected since inception, already 7 have received scholarships to study in the USA and Canada for Ph.D.
RPSU is recognized by and registered with the Government of Bangladesh, University Grants Commission (UGC) Bangladesh, Bangladesh Bar Council, and Pharmacy Council of Bangladesh.
RPSU has 8 Laboratories for Pharmacy, 2 Computer laboratories, 5 CSE / EEE Laboratories, 1 Textile Laboratory, 1 Fashion Design Laboratory.
RPSU has MoU with its sister concern Kumudini Pharma Limited (KPL) that enables RPSU pharmacy students to visit (with faculty) the plant for hands-on learning.
RPSU has a well-equipped library. Students also have access to an E-Library.
There is no session jam.
Green Campus & natural surroundings.
Transport to and from University.
Secure Campus monitored by CCTV cameras.
Scholarship Opportunities for meritorious students.
Continuous Improvement Policy.
Extracurricular Activities – Sports Club, Entrepreneurial Club, Cultural Club, Debating Club, etc.
Skills Building Initiatives – English Language, Salesmanship, Event Management
Seminars by Leaders in Multiple Sectors.