Overview of the Department of Statistics and Data Science
The Department of Statistics and Data Science, under the Faculty of Science, is one of the most promising academic units of the university. Established in 2009 as the Department of Statistics with Mr. Md. Mizanur Rahman as its founding Chairman, the department began its academic journey by enrolling 50 students in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) program in September 2009 with a few number of academic and non-academic staffs, limited resources and laboratory facilities. Students studying for the B.Sc. (Hon’s) degree are leading ultimately to M.Sc. and higher degrees.
Over the years, the department has grown significantly. Currently, it hosts a total of 334 students across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The department is supported by a dedicated team of qualified, young, and energetic faculty members who are actively engaged in both teaching and research. The department is trying to produce skilled and motivated manpower. The strength of the department is the ability to respond to the rapidly changing world. Students at various levels—final-year B.Sc., M.Sc. (thesis and non-thesis), M.Phil., and Ph.D.—are involved in research across diverse areas of statistics and data science. This research engagement is instrumental in broadening their academic and professional horizons. At a glance the statistical information of this department are given as follows:
Statistics of the entity
|
SL |
Population of the Department |
Number of Individuals |
|
1 |
Academic Staff (teachers) |
12 |
|
2 |
Non-academic Staff |
4 |
|
3 |
Undergraduate Students |
300 |
|
4 |
Postgraduate students |
45 |
|
5 |
Alumni |
350 |
List of academic staff by designation and other particulars
|
SL. |
Name |
Designation |
Highest Degree |
Research project |
Publications |
|
1 |
Dr. Md. Kamal Uddin |
Professor |
M.Phil, Ph.D.(India) |
4 |
17 |
|
2 |
Dr. Md. Mahabubur Rahman |
Professor |
Ph.D.(KAU) |
10 |
31 |
|
3 |
Dr. Md. Sazzad Hossain |
Professor |
Ph.D.(IU) |
1 |
11 |
|
4 |
Altaf Hossain |
Associate Professor |
M.Sc (RU) |
7 |
13 |
|
5 |
Mst. Sifat Muntaha Sony |
Associate Professor |
M.Sc (DU) |
1 |
3 |
|
6 |
Mst. Sharmin Akter Sumy |
Assistant Professor |
M.Sc (JU) |
1 |
4 |
|
7 |
Md. Matiur Rahman Molla |
Associate Professor |
M.Sc (JU) |
1 |
4 |
|
8 |
Md. Yasin Ali Parh |
Associate Professor |
M.Sc (DU) |
1 |
4 |
|
9 |
Dr. Md. Shohel Rana |
Associate Professor |
M.Sc (JU) |
1 |
3 |
|
10 |
Dr. Md. Tahidur Rahman |
Associate Professor |
PhD (RU) |
12 |
15 |
|
11 |
Suman Biswas |
Assistant Professor |
M.Sc (IU) |
5 | |
| 12 | Silvia Khanam | Lecturer | M.Sc (DU) | 4 |
The office rooms are well-equipped with computers, a photocopier, printer, scanner, water purification system, internet access, and multimedia projector facilities. The department has four classrooms, a seminar room, and two computer laboratories. It also houses a seminar library with approximately 2,000 books and journals. Additionally, the department ensures proper sanitation and provides safe drinking water facilities for all.
List of non-academic staff by designation and other particulars
|
SL. |
Name |
Designation |
Highest Degree |
|
1 |
Md. Mofiz Uddin |
Section Officer |
M.A (PU) |
|
2 |
Mohammad Maruf Sirazi |
Upper Division Assistant |
B.S.S |
|
3 |
Mostafa Zaman Rasel |
Senior Lab Attendant |
M.A |
|
4 |
Md. Jafirul Islam |
MLSS |
SSC |