Dhaka Commerce College (DCC): Turning Academic Challenges into Success

1.Introduction

The foundation of a nation’s progress serves through education and institutions that hold high academic standards which play a vital role for shaping the future. Dhaka Commerce College (DCC),one of the best private college in Bangladesh’s prominent education institutions since 1989. It was the first college in Dhaka to specialize in business studies. DCC has built a solid reputation for providing quality education, particularly in the field of commerce, then they open science and at Honours and Masters level they offer humidity programs (English, Bangla, Economic and also Statistics) . It’s unweaving focus on academic achievement and moral development, DCC continues to nurture generations of students, also preparing them to excel both nationally and globally.

2.Vision to Reality: The origins of Dhaka Commerce College

Dhaka Commerce College (DCC) project implementation committee was established in 1986 to create a specialized institution for Business Studies. This committee was leading by Kazi Md. Nurul Islam Faruky, Associate Professor in the Department of Management at Dhaka College, the committee also included ABM Abul Quashem, then Education Inspector, as co-convener. Additional members were M. Helal, Editor of the monthly University Campus, and S.R. Mojumdar, Lecturer in the Department of Management at Dhaka College, with Mahfuzul Haque Shahin serving as the Member Secretary.

This college officially opened on 1 July 1989, operation from King Khaled Institute in Lalmatia, Dhaka. Then it moved to a rented site in Dhanmondi 8/A before relocated to it’s permanent campus. On 22 January 1995,DCC moved to it’s permanent campus on Bangladesh National Zoo Road, Mirpur, Dhaka. First principal of this college was Shamsul Huda. After that Professor Kazi Md. Nurul Islam Faruky, who served from August 1990 to September 2010. ABM Abul Quashem then became Acting Principal, and since March 2012, Professor Md. Abu Sayeed has been leading the institution.

Major milestones in its journey:

•1989: Officially began its academic activities, initially offering Higher Secondary and B.Com (Pass) courses.
•1994-1995: Introduced Honours and Masters degree programs in various business disciplines under the affiliation of the National University.
•1995: Shifted to its permanent campus located at Mirpur.
•1997-1998: Launched the four-year BBA (Professional) program.
•1996 & 2002: Received the prestigious “Best College” award from the Ministry of Education for its outstanding contributions to education.
•2015, 2016, & 2017: Recognized as the “Best Private College” by the National University based on its academic performance and overall standards.
•2019-2020: Expanded its academic offerings to include the Higher Secondary program in Science.

3.Empowering Education: Diverse Academic Paths of Dhaka Commerce College

When Dhaka Commerce College (DCC) first established, they only focus on commerce and they offers only commerce based programs. Then they open several levels academic programs, mainly focus on business and commerce-related disciplines, affiliated with the National University for it’s undergraduate and post-graduate programs. The academic programs offered at Dhaka Commerce College:

3.1.Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

•Business studies (Bangla and English Medium): This program helps students to understand of core business subjects such as Accounting, Business organization, Finance, Banking and Insurance, also production management and marketing. It will help students to choose their future pathway.
•Science (Bangla and English Medium): This sector is news for this college, established in 2019-2020. This helps students to understand of core subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Higher Math. It will help them to choose the future pathway.

3.2.Undergraduate( Honours) programs:

Undergraduate all program are affiliated with National University. These are offering four-year degree programs in several field:

• Accounting
• Management
• Marketing
• Finance and Banking
• Economics
• English
• Bangla
• Statistics
• Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) professional

3.3. Postgraduate ( Masters) Program:

These institution also offer Masters programs which is also affiliated with National University. These programs build upon the undergraduate foundation and offering advance studies:

• Accounting
• Management
• Marketing
• Finance and Banking
• Economics
• English
• Bangla
• Statistics
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) professional

4.The Academic Landscape of Dhaka Commerce College: Where Knowledge Meets Opportunity

Dhaka Commerce College (DCC) is primarily shaped by its focus on business and commerce-related education, recently included science and humanities. DCC has built a strong reputation for offering quality education aimed at developing skilled professionals for the nation’s economy.

4.1. Specialized Focus with Diversification Landscape:

In business studies, DCC provides programs across the Higher Secondary, Undergraduate (Honours) and postgraduate (Masters) levels as,

•Business Studies: At HSC level, it has both mediums (Bangla and English). Honours and Masters level that covering disciplines like Accounting, Finance and Banking , management.

•Humanities: At Honours and Masters level they offer programs in English, Bangla, Economic and also Statistics.

•Bachelor of Business Administration(BBA) Professional and Master of Business Administration ( MBA): Mainly BBA Professional underground program focused on specialized business skills. MBA, an advanced program designed for working professionals and for those who seeking leading roles.

4.2.Affiliation and Curriculum:

Honours and Masters levels all programs are affiliated with National University of Bangladesh. All curriculums are updated by the departments for aligning with contemporary industry needs and for the seek of academic standards. They also provides all their curriculum and syllabi for several programs in college website.

4.3. Grading system

Grading system depending on the programs (HSC, Honours, Masters). It aligns with the with the grading system of National University for it’s Affiliated undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

For National University Affiliated Programs (Honours and Masters):Grading system typically involves a conversion of marking obtained examinations to a grade point (GP) and a correspondingly Letter Grade. CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) then calculated based on the GP of all courses. Here are the common structure including:

Photo: Grading System

The level of student learning is usually established by an integration of various factors, including:

Assignments: Regular individual or group work to reinforce learning and measure understanding of course material.

Quizzes: Short, periodic tests to measure immediate comprehension of key concepts.

Mid-Term Exams: Comprehensive tests administered at the midpoint of every semester, covering work up to that point.

Final Examinations: Comprehensive final examinations at the conclusion of each semester covering the entire course syllabus.

Project Work and Presentations: Practical assignments and presentations where students can relate theory to practice and exercise communications skills.

Class participation: Consistent attendance at discussion classes and activities, typically forming part of the final mark.

Practical work in the laboratory (science): Laboratory experiments and recording of results, as necessary for the development of technical expertise

5.A Campus Designed for Growth: Facilities that Foster Learning

Dhaka Commerce College offers several state-of-the-art facilities which will helps students to increase knowledge. All building are full with air-conditioner facility, hostel for female students, teachers’ quarters, an auditorium and also a playground.

Photo: Campus

5.1.Campus Building:

It has two main academic buildings, including 11-storied and 15- storied structure. They provide air-conditioning classroom for a comfortable learning environment. A separate building caters to the administrative function of the college. A spacious and well- equipped auditorium with a seating capabilities of approximate 1600 available for hosting college events, semesters and cultural programs.

5.2. Libraries:

Usually it has an inviting as well as conductive learning as well as research environment, available space for reading, carrels for studying and also group discussion space. In the library many assistance like research help, inter-library loans which can provide instructions about information also available. Those libraries are cover with air conditioner. It has two types of libraries, including
•Central Library: Central library is not a specific for each department. Everything department students can use this for accomplished their knowledge. It is located 3rd floor of Academic Building-1.
•Seminar Libraries: Seminar library is providing by each academic department.

5.3. Computer Labs:

DCC provides well-equipped computer Labs. These labs are equipped with updated modern computers and internet access. Facilitate practical learning in relevant subject, as the Computer Science and Engineering program.

5.4.Facilities for students:

DCC provides various support for the students well-being and academic progress. They offer hostel for female students with a capacity of 72 seats which is accomplish with food and a conducive student environment.

DCC also offer counseling programs to provides guidelines and support to students which will help them in their academic and personal lives. A cafeteria also available on campus, providing students good and healthy foods with the access to meal and refreshments. They also provides medical support on their campus.

5.5.Lab facilities for Science students:

DCC provides laboratory facilities for it’s Science students, those enrolled in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC). They have modernized science labs. The labs are equipped with contemporary instruments and resources necessary for conducting practical experiments in physics, chemical and biology.They have separate labs for specific subjects.

Physics labs are equipped for experiments related to mechanics, optics, electricity, magnetism and so on. Chemistry labs are equipped with the necessary apparatus and chemicals for their experiments in inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. Biology labs are equipped with specimens, microscopes, slides and other materials for both zoology and botany.

6.Empowering Education: The Educators and Innovators of DCC

DCC is an intellectual reputation and academic status which have deep roots in the commitment and qualification of the faculty members. This institution boasts an experienced faculty of professional teachers and professors who have an appreciation for teaching and are dedicated to building intellectual capability among students. They are more than just instructors and catalysts who shape the intellectual landscape of the institution and empower future generations of leaders.

6.1. The Pillars of Knowledge: The Faculty

Faculty of DCC forms the bedrock of it’s academic strength. They all are experienced professors, associate professors, assistant professors and lecturers. They bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise from diverse academic backgrounds and in many cases practical industry experience.

They ready to helps students to promote active participation through discussions, debate and questioning, nurturing students analysis power and how they can solve the problem skills.
They study those topical and problematic cases and learn about real-world applications by cases, presentations and assignments. They helps to develop holistic understanding by educators emphasize not just subject-specific knowledge but also the development of crucial soft skills including communication, teamwork and leadership. They also helps students as a mentors, providing individual guidance and advice them about academic and career pathway.

6.2. Fueling Passion and Purpose: Student Clubs at DCC

Dhaka Commerce College pulsates with the energy and enthusiasm of its diverse arrangement of students clubs and organizations. Extracurricular activities are the method of leaning which does not happen only within the confines of the schoolroom but is part of the total grooming of the individual student. The extracurricular activities of DCC tend to be diverse to cater the interests of an array of different students:

Debate clubs: Debating and Public Speaking Clubs instill critical thinking, argument, as well as public speaking skills in students by exposing them to debating, extempore talks, and public speech workshops. These prepare the students to communicate better with clarity of thought and to engage more actively in healthy discussions.

Business clubs: Business club is an initiative of the students of business faculty. The association is highly committed to benefiting students who are members of the club. The ways in which the club can benefit students are through increasing one’s knowledge, influencing the college, and improving the community in which we live.

Cultural clubs: In cultural clubs there also many sectors , including drama club, music club, dance club, film club and so on. Culture manifest themselves here in whatever manner they wish to make themselves known. They may manifest themselves anywhere from concerts of music, drama, and dancing to exhibits and multicultural festivals, where students get an opportunity not only to showcase one’s talent but to be introduced to the richness of cultures.

BNCC: Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) is a voluntary organization and second grade defense force run under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Education simultaneously. The cadets of Dhaka Commerce College platoon has been regularly participating in national and international flotillas and institutional programmers. The BNCC platoon of Dhaka Commerce College regularly participates in annual training camps, central training camps, flotilla training, exercise and various national programmers. Apart from these the BNCC platoon volunteers in maintaining discipline in annual sports, annual feast, annual prize giving ceremony, fresher’s reception, farewell of the examinees and other important programmers.

Language clubs: Language club has included day-to-day conversation, debating, spelling competition, reading and writing competition, extempore speech competition etcetera in the list of its regular activities.

Social welfare club: These clubs aim at benefiting society by doing voluntary work and community service. They participate in many activities such as blood donation camps, conservations camps, charitable fundraising activities, reach-out programs with below-poverty-line communities, developing citizenship among students, and making students socially more responsible.

Dhaka Commerce College (DCC) have several clubs which developing an activity lifestyle. Students can gain leadership skills, team-working skills, planning skills, and people skills – skills that employers recognize and essential to success both personally and professionally. Being involved with these activities also gives students the opportunity to develop lifelong friendships, increase social networks, and develop feelings of belonging to university. DCC proactively develops and encourages these student connections and student associations, recognizing the potential to provide depth to the student experience.

Photo: Clubs

7.A Legacy of Distinction: Achievements and Honors

Dhaka Commerce College (DCC) has achieved great success throughout the activities of faculties and all disciplines, it has been operational with an established reputation as an esteemed institution within the education framework of Bangladesh.

Best college awards: Dhaka Commerce College achieve twice as the “Best College” in Bangladesh by Ministry of Education in 1996 and 2002.

Top Ranking: DCC ranked as “Best Private College” in Bangladesh by the National University (NU). It ranked several consecutive years, 2015,2016,2017,2018 and 2023. National University recognized DCC as the 4th best college in 2015 and 3rd best college in Dhaka-Mymensingh region.

Achievement in Public Examinations: DCC achieve record excellent results in the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) under Dhaka education board. From 2003 to 2018,total of 6538 students achieve GPA 5.00.

Best Institution Chief Award: Principal of DCC achieve “Best Institution Chief” award in 2023.

Faculty Members (2024-2025):

Principal: Professor Dr. Md. Abu Masud
•Vice Principal (Administration): Professor A. N. M. Mozammel Hossain
•Vice Principal (Academic): Professor Dr. Kazi Fayz Ahamed

•Heads of Departments (Chairmen): Some current Chairmen include:

•Bangla: Dr. Israt Marin
•English: Khondakar Md. Hadiuzzaman
•Management: Md. Nazrul Islam
•Accounting: Mohammad Mosharef Hossain
•Marketing: Prof. Md. Shafiqul Islam
•Finance & Banking: Sharmin Sultana
•Economics: Suraiya Khatun
•Statistics: Prof. Md. Shafiqul Islam
•CSE: Prof. Md. Abdur Rahman
•Physics: Md. Ahaduzzaman Deraz
•Mathematics: Prof. Dr. Md. Miraj Ali Akand
•Business Administration: Prof. Dr. Md. Jahangir Alam Sheikh
•Chemistry: Sharif Neaz
•Biology: Dr. Shahela Alam

Long-Serving and Experienced Professors:

Several professors have dedicated many years to Dhaka Commerce College and contributed significantly to its academic standing. Some examples include:

•Prof. Mohammad Mosharef Hossain (Accounting)
•Prof. Md. Shafiqul Islam (Marketing & Statistics)
•Prof. Md. Abdur Rahman (CSE)
•Prof. Dr. Md. Miraj Ali Akand (Mathematics)
•Prof. Dr. Md. Jahangir Alam Sheikh (Business Administration & Accounting)
•Prof. Syed Abdur Rob (Management)
•Prof. S. M. Ali Azam (Management)
•Prof. Kazi Sayema Binte Faruky (Management)
•Prof. Dewan Zobaida Nasrin (Marketing)
•Prof. Shanjit Saha (Marketing)
•Prof. Md. Manzurul Alam (Marketing)
•Prof. Sadikh Mohammad Salim (English)
•Prof. Md. Moinuddin Ahmed (English)

Conclusion

This era of defending rapid change and lots of opportunities, important of quality education cannot be overstated. DCC stands as a shining example of quality education, discipline and students development. It stand with a strong academic foundation, experienced faculty, modern facilities and student community. DCC has evolved into a cornerstone of commerce-based education, nurturing generations of skilled professionals whom have gone on to shape the nation’s economic fabric.

DCC fosters a holistic learning environment more than just an academic institution. Faculty empowers students with knowledge and critical thinking, diverse academic programs cater to a wide range of aspirations. They also have many achievements and recognition, it’s strong alumni network serves as a powerful testament to the real-world impact of a DCC education.

This institution continue to expand its horizons and embrace the demands of 21st century. Also it remains grounded in its mission like to enlighten minds, inspired innovation and create a better future for all. The journey of national development, institutions like Dhaka Commerce College are not just participants but they are pioneers shaping the minds that will shaped the nation.

Reference

• Dhaka Commerce College
• Wikipedia
• National University College Profile for DCC
• Sohopathi
• Scribd Document (Achievements)