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University Watch
public · science and technology · Chittagong
The university is currently navigating the challenges of establishing a stable administrative and physical infrastructure while managing ongoing recruitment processes and the complexities of the centralized GST admission system.
Published the 1st phase primary admission notice for the 2025–2026 academic year under the GST cluster.
Issued notices regarding quota seat numbers and required documentation for quota applicants.
Issued a notice regarding recruitment examinations for teaching positions.
Published the 2nd phase primary admission notice for GST cluster universities.
Released a revised schedule for the written examinations for lecturer positions.
Published written examination results for lecturer positions in the Business Administration, CSE, and ICT departments.
Published the 3rd phase primary admission notice for GST cluster universities.
Postponed the recruitment examination for the Office Assistant position.
Postponed the viva voce for the Registrar and Director (Planning and Development) positions.
Published the 4th phase primary admission notice for GST cluster universities.
established_year is 2021: the Act passed parliament on 9 September 2020 but the university commenced academic operations (first VC appointed January 25, 2021; first intake for 2021-22 session). The founding act is titled 'Chandpur Science and Technology University Act 2020' in parliamentary records (bill placed June 23, 2020; passed September 9, 2020); cabinet had approved the draft as 'Act 2019' on December 23, 2019. No separate act number (e.g. Act No. X of 2020) was confirmed in accessible sources. VC Prof. Dr. Peyar Ahmed (mathematics, Jagannath University) was appointed November 9, 2024 (Prothom Alo); his predecessor Md. Nasim Akhtar (DUET, CSE) served January 25, 2021 to October 8, 2024 and was removed amid student pressure over leadership vacuum. Classes were suspended for ~three months after Nasim Akhtar's removal; Peyar Ahmed restarted them on November 24, 2024 after coordinating with UGC. CSTU was NOT included in either the March 16, 2026 or May 14, 2026 VC reshuffle batches; Peyar Ahmed remains VC as of verification date. Three active departments: CSE, ICT, Business Administration. CSTU participates in the GST (Guchhabhukta) cluster admission system, not independent admission. Operating from temporary campus at Wapda Gate, Cumilla Road, Chandpur-3600 (60 acres); permanent campus under construction in Lakkhipur Union, Chandpur Sadar. student_count, faculty_count, annual_budget_bdt: no primary-source figures found. pro_vice_chancellor, treasurer, registrar: no confirmed names found in accessible sources (posts exist structurally under the Act but holders are not publicly listed). UGC listing ID 217 (ugc-universities.gov.bd). The university is the 47th public university and 11th science-and-technology university in Bangladesh. Division recorded as 'Chittagong' per schema controlled vocabulary (Chittagong Division is the administrative division; Chandpur district falls within it).