Dhaka Residential Model College
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Dhaka Residential Model College (also referred to as DRMC) (Bengali
:ঢাকা রেসিডেনসিয়াল মডেল কলেজ), formerly known as Residential Model School, is a public school in Mohammadpur
, Dhaka
, the capital of Bangladesh
. The school offers education for students ranging from third grade
to twelfth grade
(approximately ages 7 to 18). With over 4,000 students, 1,000 of which reside in its six dormitories, DRMC is one of the largest residential schools
in the country.
Dhaka Residential Model College is noted for its academic performance and extracurricular activities, having produced many notable alumni including leaders in business, the military and state and national politics as well as senior government officers, scientists and engineers. The Government of Bangladesh recognized the school for its strong performance in the Higher Secondary Certificate
examination in 2008. The institution was awarded 'Best College' in the 5th National Debate Festival 2010, the largest debate contest in the country organized by the National Debate Federation Bangladesh
. The school quiz team won the championship at the Inter School Quiz Contest 2006, the nationwide school level quiz bowl hosted by Shishu Academy
, the national academy for children in Bangladesh.
The Government of Pakistan
founded the school in 1960, when Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan
. The school was the only one in Bangladesh under the direct control of the Ministry of Education
, and it continues to enjoy this special status as of 2010. DRMC is one of the most competitive schools in the country. Admissions are based on an entrance examination, medical examination and an interview.
near Sher-e-Bangla Nagor in Dhaka
by the then Central Government of Pakistan. Dhaka was the capital and the largest city of East Pakistan
. In 1962, the administration of DRMC was assumed by the Provincial Government of East Pakistan. In 1965, the government converted the institution into an autonomous body and its administration was relegated to a board of governors with the Chief Secretary of East Pakistan as its chairman. In 1967, the Government of Pakistan again took control of the school. At that time, a new board of governors was constituted with the Education Secretary of Pakistan as its Chairman.
DRMC was originally established by the Ayub Khan, the first military leader of Pakistan, to provide education for army officers in East Pakistan. The school, and later the college, were modeled after public schools in the United Kingdom
(according to the British Public Schools Act 1868), particularly Eton College
. The house system was designed to resemble Eton's. After the independence of Bangladesh
, a board of governors was appointed with the Education Secretary as its Chairman. Since its inception, the school has been funded through government grants and fees from students. The Board of Governors has been empowered to “frame rules as it deems necessary for the proper functioning of the school”.
The school began with only one study session, known as the Morning shift which operates from 8:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. In March 1993, another session known as the Day shift was added, according to the education expansion policy of the government, to cope with the growing number of students. The day shift session operates from 1:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Measures were taken to build a gymnasium, park, swimming pool, auditorium, mosque, administrative building and residences for the principal, vice-principal and school staff.
DRMC was established as a fully residential educational institution with five dormitories, but because of a significant increase in the number of students over the last two decades, the school also offers a non-resident option for students. Built in 1960, Qudrat-i-Khuda House was the first dormitory for students in grades 3–7. Another dormitory named Ayub House was built in 1961, capable of accommodating around 200 students of the same grades. After the liberation of Bangladesh, it was renamed after Zainul Abedin
, the most renowned painter of Bangladesh. The school opened eleventh and twelfth grades in 1967. In 1978, another dormitory named Lalon Shah House was built for students in grades 11–12. In 1999, it had about 600 students and 90 teachers, of which 20 were women. In 2008, a four-storied house named Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah was built for students of the day shift. As of 2010, the number of non-resident students is substantially larger than that of resident students.
Dhaka Residential Model College offers both primary
and secondary education
and emphasizes student discipline in all of their activities. It has laboratories for physics, chemistry, computers, biology, mathematics and geography and a library with more than 20,000 books, journals, newspapers and magazines. The academic year is divided into three terms
. In addition to a terminal exam, two class tests are held each term. Students have to sit for the Secondary School Certificate
(SSC) examination at the end of the 10th grade, and the Higher Secondary Certificate
(HSC) at the end of the 12th grade. At the completion of the 5th grade, students qualify for a primary scholarship program through another examination. Students at the end of the 8th grade have the option to sit for the junior scholarship examination. The school employs about 200 teaching staff and 80 non-teaching staff. The student-teacher ratio is 20:1. Teachers occasionally attend training programs organized by different government institutions. The school had more training workshops for its teachers than any other neighboring cluster of schools in 2000, under the English Language Teaching Improvement Project, which is funded by the British and Bangladeshi governments.
The school operates on two different schedules. Students can opt for either of the schedules right before their enrollment. Each schedule includes seven periods and a 20-minute break for lunch. Students are provided with snacks by the school. The school is a closed campus; students are not allowed to leave school grounds during school hours.
Admission to the 11th grade is determined by a student's grade point average (GPA) in the SSC examination. Many students with the highest grades in the SSC compete for admission as the school has limited enrollment in every grade.
. SSC is the diploma awarded for the completion of grades one to ten, which is equivalent to the O Levels in the UK. HSC is the high school diploma
which is equivalent to the SAT
or ACT in the United States
, and the A Levels in the UK. The SSC examination consists of eleven subjects totaling 1,100 marks, with each subject given 100 marks, including practical tests for science subjects. A minimum of 33 marks are required to pass each subject. Subjects will depend on which major program a student has elected to study. These major programs are Sciences; Arts and Humanities; and Commerce. Students have to elect one of these three programs just before enrollment in the 9th grade for SSC, and again in the 11th grade for HSC. The HSC examination consists of six subjects totaling 1,200 marks, with each subject providing 200 marks, including practical tests for science subjects. The minimum number of marks required to pass each subject is 160. Results of both the exams are published in the form of a GPA. The highest score is GPA-5. The Dhaka Education Board
annually ranks schools and colleges from across the country in terms of GPA-5 scorers.
DRMC has generally remained among the top ranked schools and colleges of Bangladesh since its inception. The Ministry of Education
awarded the institution in 2008 for brilliant performance in the HSC examination. Dhaka Residential Model College's results from 2005 to 2009 for the Secondary School Certificate level examinations are as follows:
Performances in the Higher Secondary Certificate examinations from 2006 to 2009 are as follows:
Dhaka Residential Model College is located on a 50 acres (20.2 ha) campus in a residential neighborhood. The campus is in northwest Dhaka at Mirpur Road, just opposite the official residence of the Prime Minister
. With 20 buildings (including the newly built Dr.Muhammad Shahidullah
House), six of which are dormitories, it is one of the largest residential colleges in the country. The campus consists of dormitories, eight teachers' quarters, individual residences for the principal and vice-principal, staff quarters, a mosque
, five basketball courts, several volleyball courts, a laundry shop, an auditorium
, an administrative building, eight full-size football fields and an infirmary. The infirmary, which houses 20 beds, has arrangements for the treatment of common diseases and necessary vaccinations. It is headed by two doctors and has several pharmacists. The school has its own water-pump for the water supply of the college. In total, the college has 15 fields and playgrounds. Two buildings known as Academic Buildings are used for academic purposes. Academic Building 1, for ninth grade through to twelfth grade, is located at the northeast side; Academic Building 2, for third grade through to the eighth grade, is located at southeast corner of the campus. A monument has been built in front of Academic Building 1 to commemorate those killed during the Bengali Language Movement demonstrations of 1952. The Language Movement was a political effort in East Pakistan, advocating the recognition of the Bengali language as an official language
of Pakistan. The campus also has a mini-zoo with deer and different species of birds called 'Bihangan Neer', (Bengali:বিহঙ্গ নীড়) which means birds' nest.
Dhaka Residential Model College has dormitories known as "houses". Two of the houses are for students in the third through the eighth grade, and the other four houses are for students in the ninth through twelfth grade. The houses are: Zainul Abedin House, Qudrat-i-Khuda House, Lalon Shah House, Kazi Nazrul Islam House, Fazlul Haq House and Dr.Muhammad Shahidullah House. All the houses are named after intellectuals or other renowned persons of the country. Zainul Abedin house was established on May 1, 1961. Before the independence of Bangladesh, the house was named Ayub House. The house has 12 rooms and accommodation for about 200 students. Qudrat-i-Khuda house has accommodation for 190 students and a total of 13 rooms. Fazlul Haq house has accommodation for around 130 students. Lalon Shah house was used as a medical center in 1960–1976. It was converted to a house in 1977. The house has accommodations for 102 students and a total of 29 rooms. The newly built Dr.Muhammad Shahidullah
house was opened on March 20, 2008, exclusively for students of the day shift.
Each house is headed by a housemaster and a house-tutor, selected from senior members of the teaching staff, who number about 20. In addition to the housemaster and house-tutor, each house has a house prefect and a house elder, elected from students of the most senior year. The housemaster and prefects make announcements regarding the work schedule, important notices, and discipline related matters. Every evening, a Night Prep during which the boys study or prepare their school work is held for about two and a half hours under the supervision of the teachers. The principal and vice-principals occasionally visit the houses. Many inter-house competitions occur, mostly in the fields of sport and culture. Every house has a common room, an office room, a dining hall, a small library, kitchen, garden and a prayer room. The common room is used for watching television and gatherings on weekends. Indoor games such as table tennis
and chess
are also played in these rooms.sedsdszdasdasdwe
troops. Students participate in different programs and contests like debating contests, art competitions, music, sports and athletics, essay writing, performing arts, quizzes, science fairs; math, chemistry, physics and astronomy Olympiads; and other extracurricular activities at both national and international levels.
organized an education fair convening policymakers, students and members of the public at DRMC in 2009, to mark Global Action Week.
The school organizes a week-long cultural competition each year known as Cultural Week, which takes place under a big banyan tree
in front of the Academic Building 2. Music contests, debates, recitations, acting, drama, painting and drawing competitions are organized during this week. Art, gardening, soil work, scouting and band education are also included in the extracurricular activities of DRMC. The college organizes a function on February 21 to observe International Mother Language Day
every year. It also holds programs on the occasions of Pohela Boishakh, Independence Day Of Bangladesh
, and National Victory Day
.
trophy. The team won the championship in the Inter School Football Competition in 2006. DRMC also hosts many tournaments on its grounds. Within the college, teams from the houses take part in annual football, cricket, basketball and volleyball tournaments. It also holds indoor game tournaments such as table tennis
and chess
.
in 2001 in the 7th National Television School Debate Contest, one of the biggest debate contests in the country organized by Bangladesh Television
(BTV). The DRMC debate team were champions in the English Debate Contest organized by the British Council
in 2002. Competing with 60 schools in the country, the team won the championship in the 8th National Television School Debate Contest in 2003. Hosted by BTV
, the team was presented with the Gold Cup by the Prime Minister. The Remians Debating Society hosted the Inter College Debate Contest 2009. The college was awarded "Best College" in the Trust Bank 5th NDF BD National Debate Festival 2010, the largest debate contest in the country annually organized by the National Debate Federation Bangladesh
.
. DRMC students, who have done well in many quiz bowls since 2001, won championships in the quiz contest at Notre Dame College
Science Festival 2002, Standard Chartered-Prothom Alo 14th Inter College Quiz Contest hosted by the National Defence College, India
, 28th National Science & IT Week 2005, Inter School Quiz Contest 2006 hosted by Shishu Academy
and BCSIR Science Fair, the national level science fair hosted annually by the Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
.
DRMC quiz team 'BOMARU' secured championship in National Inter School quiz competition organized by Bangladesh Shishu Academy in 2009.
. DRMC received the “Best Institution Award” in the regional Vasha Protijog, the biggest literary competition in the country.
The Old Remians have an organization called 'Old Remians Welfare Association' (ORWA). It publishes a school reunion guide and maintains a life membership endowment fund and an alumni database. The association assists with numerous projects designed to enrich student life and improve facilities. Many senior government officials and public representative of Bangladesh are Remians. The Remians organize reunions annually. The ORWA holds an annual meeting at the school and its board of governors occasionally organizes meetings.
Bengali language
Bengali or Bangla is an eastern Indo-Aryan language. It is native to the region of eastern South Asia known as Bengal, which comprises present day Bangladesh, the Indian state of West Bengal, and parts of the Indian states of Tripura and Assam. It is written with the Bengali script...
:ঢাকা রেসিডেনসিয়াল মডেল কলেজ), formerly known as Residential Model School, is a public school in Mohammadpur
Mohammadpur Thana
Mohammadpur is a Thana of Dhaka District in the Division of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Though initially Mohammadpur has grown as a residential area, nowadays many commercial places can be found here. The area has become more crowded than it was before...
, Dhaka
Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...
, the capital of Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
. The school offers education for students ranging from third grade
Third grade
In the United States, third grade is a year of primary education. It is the third school year after kindergarten. Students are usually 8 – 9 years old, depending on when their birthday occurs....
to twelfth grade
Twelfth grade
Twelfth grade or Senior year, or Grade Twelve, are the North American names for the final year of secondary school. In most countries students then graduate at age 17 or 18. In some countries, there is a thirteenth grade, while other countries do not have a 12th grade/year at all...
(approximately ages 7 to 18). With over 4,000 students, 1,000 of which reside in its six dormitories, DRMC is one of the largest residential schools
Boarding school
A boarding school is a school where some or all pupils study and live during the school year with their fellow students and possibly teachers and/or administrators. The word 'boarding' is used in the sense of "bed and board," i.e., lodging and meals...
in the country.
Dhaka Residential Model College is noted for its academic performance and extracurricular activities, having produced many notable alumni including leaders in business, the military and state and national politics as well as senior government officers, scientists and engineers. The Government of Bangladesh recognized the school for its strong performance in the Higher Secondary Certificate
Higher Secondary (School) Certificate
The Higher Secondary Certificate, also known as HSC, is a public examination taken by students in Bangladesh, Pakistan and in the states of Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Maharashtra and Goa in India after successfully completing at least twelve years of schooling, that is two years...
examination in 2008. The institution was awarded 'Best College' in the 5th National Debate Festival 2010, the largest debate contest in the country organized by the National Debate Federation Bangladesh
National Debate Federation Bangladesh
National Debate Federation Bangladesh is one of the largest debate associations in Bangladesh. NDF organizes National Debate festivals and leadership skills development workshops...
. The school quiz team won the championship at the Inter School Quiz Contest 2006, the nationwide school level quiz bowl hosted by Shishu Academy
Shishu Academy
Shishu Academy is the national academy for children in Bangladesh. It was established in 1976 for promoting cultural development of children, and nurturing their talents.-Awards Given by Shishu Academy:...
, the national academy for children in Bangladesh.
The Government of Pakistan
Government of Pakistan
The Government of Pakistan is a federal parliamentary system, with an indirectly-elected President as the Head of State and Commander in Chief of the Pakistani Armed Forces, and an indirectly-elected Prime Minister as the Head of Government. The President’s appointment and term are...
founded the school in 1960, when Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
. The school was the only one in Bangladesh under the direct control of the Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education (Bangladesh)
The Ministry of Education is the ministry responsible for secondary, vocational and tertiary education in Bangladesh. Primary education and mass literacy is the responsibility of the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education ....
, and it continues to enjoy this special status as of 2010. DRMC is one of the most competitive schools in the country. Admissions are based on an entrance examination, medical examination and an interview.
History
Dhaka Residential Model College was established in 1960, in an area of about 60 acre beside Mirpur RoadMirpur Road
Mirpur Road is a long north-south road connecting the northern part of Mirpur and Dhaka University campus. This is one of the major roads in Dhaka. Mirpur road runs through Shyamoli, Mohammadpur, Dhanmondi. the main intersections of Mirpur road include Asad Avenue-Mirpur road, Darus-salam...
near Sher-e-Bangla Nagor in Dhaka
Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...
by the then Central Government of Pakistan. Dhaka was the capital and the largest city of East Pakistan
East Pakistan
East Pakistan was a provincial state of Pakistan established in 14 August 1947. The provincial state existed until its declaration of independence on 26 March 1971 as the independent nation of Bangladesh. Pakistan recognized the new nation on 16 December 1971. East Pakistan was created from Bengal...
. In 1962, the administration of DRMC was assumed by the Provincial Government of East Pakistan. In 1965, the government converted the institution into an autonomous body and its administration was relegated to a board of governors with the Chief Secretary of East Pakistan as its chairman. In 1967, the Government of Pakistan again took control of the school. At that time, a new board of governors was constituted with the Education Secretary of Pakistan as its Chairman.
DRMC was originally established by the Ayub Khan, the first military leader of Pakistan, to provide education for army officers in East Pakistan. The school, and later the college, were modeled after public schools in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
(according to the British Public Schools Act 1868), particularly Eton College
Eton College
Eton College, often referred to simply as Eton, is a British independent school for boys aged 13 to 18. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as "The King's College of Our Lady of Eton besides Wyndsor"....
. The house system was designed to resemble Eton's. After the independence of Bangladesh
Bangladesh Liberation War
The Bangladesh Liberation War was an armed conflict pitting East Pakistan and India against West Pakistan. The war resulted in the secession of East Pakistan, which became the independent nation of Bangladesh....
, a board of governors was appointed with the Education Secretary as its Chairman. Since its inception, the school has been funded through government grants and fees from students. The Board of Governors has been empowered to “frame rules as it deems necessary for the proper functioning of the school”.
The school began with only one study session, known as the Morning shift which operates from 8:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. In March 1993, another session known as the Day shift was added, according to the education expansion policy of the government, to cope with the growing number of students. The day shift session operates from 1:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Measures were taken to build a gymnasium, park, swimming pool, auditorium, mosque, administrative building and residences for the principal, vice-principal and school staff.
DRMC was established as a fully residential educational institution with five dormitories, but because of a significant increase in the number of students over the last two decades, the school also offers a non-resident option for students. Built in 1960, Qudrat-i-Khuda House was the first dormitory for students in grades 3–7. Another dormitory named Ayub House was built in 1961, capable of accommodating around 200 students of the same grades. After the liberation of Bangladesh, it was renamed after Zainul Abedin
Zainul Abedin
Zainul Abedin was nitially a painter of India and became famous in 1944 with his Famine Series paintings of 1943; and after partition he moved to Pakistan; and finally when Bangladesh was created in 1971, he was rightly considered the founding father of Bangladeshi Art...
, the most renowned painter of Bangladesh. The school opened eleventh and twelfth grades in 1967. In 1978, another dormitory named Lalon Shah House was built for students in grades 11–12. In 1999, it had about 600 students and 90 teachers, of which 20 were women. In 2008, a four-storied house named Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah was built for students of the day shift. As of 2010, the number of non-resident students is substantially larger than that of resident students.
Academics
Primary education
A primary school is an institution in which children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as primary or elementary education. Primary school is the preferred term in the United Kingdom and many Commonwealth Nations, and in most publications of the United Nations Educational,...
and secondary education
Secondary education
Secondary education is the stage of education following primary education. Secondary education includes the final stage of compulsory education and in many countries it is entirely compulsory. The next stage of education is usually college or university...
and emphasizes student discipline in all of their activities. It has laboratories for physics, chemistry, computers, biology, mathematics and geography and a library with more than 20,000 books, journals, newspapers and magazines. The academic year is divided into three terms
Academic term
An academic term is a division of an academic year, the time during which a school, college or university holds classes. These divisions may be called terms...
. In addition to a terminal exam, two class tests are held each term. Students have to sit for the Secondary School Certificate
Secondary School Certificate
The Secondary School Certificate, also known as SSC, is a public examination taken by students in Bangladesh, Pakistan and in the states of Tamilnadu, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Goa in India after successfully completing at least ten years of schooling. It is followed...
(SSC) examination at the end of the 10th grade, and the Higher Secondary Certificate
Higher Secondary (School) Certificate
The Higher Secondary Certificate, also known as HSC, is a public examination taken by students in Bangladesh, Pakistan and in the states of Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Maharashtra and Goa in India after successfully completing at least twelve years of schooling, that is two years...
(HSC) at the end of the 12th grade. At the completion of the 5th grade, students qualify for a primary scholarship program through another examination. Students at the end of the 8th grade have the option to sit for the junior scholarship examination. The school employs about 200 teaching staff and 80 non-teaching staff. The student-teacher ratio is 20:1. Teachers occasionally attend training programs organized by different government institutions. The school had more training workshops for its teachers than any other neighboring cluster of schools in 2000, under the English Language Teaching Improvement Project, which is funded by the British and Bangladeshi governments.
The school operates on two different schedules. Students can opt for either of the schedules right before their enrollment. Each schedule includes seven periods and a 20-minute break for lunch. Students are provided with snacks by the school. The school is a closed campus; students are not allowed to leave school grounds during school hours.
Admission
Although Dhaka Residential Model College operates from the 3rd through the 12th grade, it only admits students into the 3rd, 9th and 11th grades. Consequently, the higher grades have fewer students than the lower grades, as a relatively large number of students transfer out. Admission in the 3rd and 9th grades are based on admission tests. The admission tests for DRMC are highly competitive. Students in these grades are admitted through written and viva voce tests for both the morning and day shifts. Students who pass the written test have to qualify in the viva exam. In addition to written and viva tests, candidates have to go through a medical examination as well.Admission to the 11th grade is determined by a student's grade point average (GPA) in the SSC examination. Many students with the highest grades in the SSC compete for admission as the school has limited enrollment in every grade.
Curriculum
Dhaka Residential Model College's curriculum includes traditional primary, secondary and intermediate level academic subjects. Students of primary classes take academic core subjects including Bengali, English, mathematics, social science, general science, arts and crafts, religion and physical science. Students have to take agricultural science after completing their primary education. Students of the secondary level have to elect one of the three major programs: Arts and Humanities; Commerce; and Science. Students of the intermediate level (grades 11 and 12), have to elect one of the three major programs as well. Students have some compulsory subjects and some optional subjects in each of the programs.Academic performance
The SSC and HSC examinations are conducted by the Board of Secondary and Intermediate Education under the Ministry of EducationMinistry of Education (Bangladesh)
The Ministry of Education is the ministry responsible for secondary, vocational and tertiary education in Bangladesh. Primary education and mass literacy is the responsibility of the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education ....
. SSC is the diploma awarded for the completion of grades one to ten, which is equivalent to the O Levels in the UK. HSC is the high school diploma
High school diploma
A high school diploma is a diploma awarded for the completion of high school. In the United States and Canada, it is considered the minimum education required for government jobs and higher education. An equivalent is the GED.-Past diploma styles:...
which is equivalent to the SAT
SAT
The SAT Reasoning Test is a standardized test for college admissions in the United States. The SAT is owned, published, and developed by the College Board, a nonprofit organization in the United States. It was formerly developed, published, and scored by the Educational Testing Service which still...
or ACT in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, and the A Levels in the UK. The SSC examination consists of eleven subjects totaling 1,100 marks, with each subject given 100 marks, including practical tests for science subjects. A minimum of 33 marks are required to pass each subject. Subjects will depend on which major program a student has elected to study. These major programs are Sciences; Arts and Humanities; and Commerce. Students have to elect one of these three programs just before enrollment in the 9th grade for SSC, and again in the 11th grade for HSC. The HSC examination consists of six subjects totaling 1,200 marks, with each subject providing 200 marks, including practical tests for science subjects. The minimum number of marks required to pass each subject is 160. Results of both the exams are published in the form of a GPA. The highest score is GPA-5. The Dhaka Education Board
Dhaka Education Board
The Dhaka Education Board is responsible for administering all public schools with the exception of English-medium schools and madrassahs in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh as well as the entire Dhaka Division....
annually ranks schools and colleges from across the country in terms of GPA-5 scorers.
DRMC has generally remained among the top ranked schools and colleges of Bangladesh since its inception. The Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education (Bangladesh)
The Ministry of Education is the ministry responsible for secondary, vocational and tertiary education in Bangladesh. Primary education and mass literacy is the responsibility of the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education ....
awarded the institution in 2008 for brilliant performance in the HSC examination. Dhaka Residential Model College's results from 2005 to 2009 for the Secondary School Certificate level examinations are as follows:
| Year | Number of Examinees | Number of Passed Students | Pass Percentage | Obtained GPA-5 | Ranking | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 290 | 288 | 99.3% | 131 | 8th | |
| 2006 | 311 | 310 | 99.7% | 190 | 6th | |
| 2007 | 309 | 308 | 99.67% | 178 | 6th | |
| 2008 | 313 | 313 | 100% | 269 | 8th | |
| 2009 | 317 | 316 | 99.68% | 268 | 10th | |
| 2010 | 371 | 371 | 100% | 332 | 2nd |
Performances in the Higher Secondary Certificate examinations from 2006 to 2009 are as follows:
| Year | Number of Examinees | Number of Passed Students | Pass Percentage | Obtained GPA-5 | Ranking | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 410 | 409 | 99.75% | 131 | 7th | |
| 2006 | 481 | 478 | 99.37% | 134 | 6th | |
| 2007 | 436 | 430 | 98.62% | 193 | 10th | |
| 2008 | 436 | 434 | 99.54% | 232 | 6th | |
| 2009 | 460 | 457 | 99.35% | 217 | 8th | |
| 2010 | 634 | 632 | 99.68% | 309 | 1st |
Campus
Prime Minister of Bangladesh
The Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh is the Head of the Government of Bangladesh. The Prime Minister and the Cabinet are collectively accountable for their policies and actions to the Jatiya Sangsad Parliament, to their political party and ultimately to the electorate...
. With 20 buildings (including the newly built Dr.Muhammad Shahidullah
Muhammad Shahidullah
Muhammad Shahidullah , popularly known as Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah was a famous Bengali educationist, writer philologist and linguist.A dormitory in University of Dhaka is named after him .-Early life:...
House), six of which are dormitories, it is one of the largest residential colleges in the country. The campus consists of dormitories, eight teachers' quarters, individual residences for the principal and vice-principal, staff quarters, a mosque
Mosque
A mosque is a place of worship for followers of Islam. The word is likely to have entered the English language through French , from Portuguese , from Spanish , and from Berber , ultimately originating in — . The Arabic word masjid literally means a place of prostration...
, five basketball courts, several volleyball courts, a laundry shop, an auditorium
Auditorium
An auditorium is a room built to enable an audience to hear and watch performances at venues such as theatres. For movie theaters, the number of auditoriums is expressed as the number of screens.- Etymology :...
, an administrative building, eight full-size football fields and an infirmary. The infirmary, which houses 20 beds, has arrangements for the treatment of common diseases and necessary vaccinations. It is headed by two doctors and has several pharmacists. The school has its own water-pump for the water supply of the college. In total, the college has 15 fields and playgrounds. Two buildings known as Academic Buildings are used for academic purposes. Academic Building 1, for ninth grade through to twelfth grade, is located at the northeast side; Academic Building 2, for third grade through to the eighth grade, is located at southeast corner of the campus. A monument has been built in front of Academic Building 1 to commemorate those killed during the Bengali Language Movement demonstrations of 1952. The Language Movement was a political effort in East Pakistan, advocating the recognition of the Bengali language as an official language
Official language
An official language is a language that is given a special legal status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically a nation's official language will be the one used in that nation's courts, parliament and administration. However, official status can also be used to give a...
of Pakistan. The campus also has a mini-zoo with deer and different species of birds called 'Bihangan Neer', (Bengali:বিহঙ্গ নীড়) which means birds' nest.
Houses
Muhammad Shahidullah
Muhammad Shahidullah , popularly known as Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah was a famous Bengali educationist, writer philologist and linguist.A dormitory in University of Dhaka is named after him .-Early life:...
house was opened on March 20, 2008, exclusively for students of the day shift.
Each house is headed by a housemaster and a house-tutor, selected from senior members of the teaching staff, who number about 20. In addition to the housemaster and house-tutor, each house has a house prefect and a house elder, elected from students of the most senior year. The housemaster and prefects make announcements regarding the work schedule, important notices, and discipline related matters. Every evening, a Night Prep during which the boys study or prepare their school work is held for about two and a half hours under the supervision of the teachers. The principal and vice-principals occasionally visit the houses. Many inter-house competitions occur, mostly in the fields of sport and culture. Every house has a common room, an office room, a dining hall, a small library, kitchen, garden and a prayer room. The common room is used for watching television and gatherings on weekends. Indoor games such as table tennis
Table tennis
Table tennis, also known as ping-pong, is a sport in which two or four players hit a lightweight, hollow ball back and forth using table tennis rackets. The game takes place on a hard table divided by a net...
and chess
Chess
Chess is a two-player board game played on a chessboard, a square-checkered board with 64 squares arranged in an eight-by-eight grid. It is one of the world's most popular games, played by millions of people worldwide at home, in clubs, online, by correspondence, and in tournaments.Each player...
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Uniform
Except in winter, the uniform for students from grades six to twelve consists of a short-sleeved white shirt with white trousers. For students from grades three to five, the uniform is a short-sleeved white shirt with navy blue half pants. The uniform differs a bit during the winter season. In winter, students wear a navy blue sweater with a necktie, in addition to shirt and pants. For footwear, students wear black Oxford shoes with white socks. In addition, a name tag and college badge are included as part of the uniform. Sport uniforms include white T-shirts with navy blue half pants and appropriate footwear. Resident students have distinctive uniforms as well.Extracurricular activities
Due to the size of the college, extracurricular activities offered at Dhaka Residential Model College are many and varied, and are a major feature of DRMC. In addition to established sports, the college also has clubs for debate, science and culture. It also has Boy ScoutBoy Scout
A Scout is a boy or a girl, usually 11 to 18 years of age, participating in the worldwide Scouting movement. Because of the large age and development span, many Scouting associations have split this age group into a junior and a senior section...
troops. Students participate in different programs and contests like debating contests, art competitions, music, sports and athletics, essay writing, performing arts, quizzes, science fairs; math, chemistry, physics and astronomy Olympiads; and other extracurricular activities at both national and international levels.
Events and programs
Every year, DRMC plans and runs events intended to serve a variety of purposes – promoting school spirit, for enjoyment, or philanthropic causes. Some of which are open only to students in certain years, while others to the entire student population, alumni, and their respective friends and families. The college organizes an annual science fair as well as debates and cultural and sports competitions. It also hosts many local and international events. DRMC hosted the "Teletalk-DRMC Science Festival 2009", an inter-college science fair involving schools and colleges from across the country. DRMC participated in the International Convention on Students' Quality Control Circle (ICSQCC) in 2003. DRMC hosted the seventh ICSQCC in 2004. The Dhaka divisional round of the HSBC-Prothom Alo Language Competition, the nation's largest contest related to Bengali language and literature, was hosted by DRMC in 2009. UNESCOUNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
organized an education fair convening policymakers, students and members of the public at DRMC in 2009, to mark Global Action Week.
The school organizes a week-long cultural competition each year known as Cultural Week, which takes place under a big banyan tree
Banyan
A banyan is a fig that starts its life as an epiphyte when its seeds germinate in the cracks and crevices on a host tree...
in front of the Academic Building 2. Music contests, debates, recitations, acting, drama, painting and drawing competitions are organized during this week. Art, gardening, soil work, scouting and band education are also included in the extracurricular activities of DRMC. The college organizes a function on February 21 to observe International Mother Language Day
International Mother Language Day
International Mother Language Day is an observance held annually on 21 February worldwide to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. It was first announced by UNESCO on 17 November 1999...
every year. It also holds programs on the occasions of Pohela Boishakh, Independence Day Of Bangladesh
Independence Day Of Bangladesh
The Independence Day of Bangladesh , also referred as 26 March is a national holiday. It commemorates the country's declaration of independence from Pakistan on late hours of 25 March 1971...
, and National Victory Day
Victory Day (Bangladesh)
Victory Day is a national holiday in Bangladesh celebrated on December 16.On this day in 1971, the Pakistani Army surrendered to the Indo-Bangladeshi High Command in Dhaka, ending the 9 month-long Bangladesh Liberation War and 1971 Bangladesh atrocities. General AAK Niazi, the Commanding officer...
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Sports
Sports are a major feature of life at Dhaka Residential Model College. Among the outdoor games, football and cricket are the most popular. Cricket is played in winter while football in summer. DRMC has teams for football, cricket, volleyball, hockey and basketball that participate in national and regional games. The DRMC football team reached the finals and became runner-up in the first-ever Inter School Football Tournament 2003; one of its players won the Man of the MatchMan of the match
In sport, a Man of the Match or Player of the Game or Man of the Series award is given to the outstanding player, almost always the one who makes the most impact, in a particular match or series. The term was originally used more often in cricket before being adopted by other sports. This can be a...
trophy. The team won the championship in the Inter School Football Competition in 2006. DRMC also hosts many tournaments on its grounds. Within the college, teams from the houses take part in annual football, cricket, basketball and volleyball tournaments. It also holds indoor game tournaments such as table tennis
Table tennis
Table tennis, also known as ping-pong, is a sport in which two or four players hit a lightweight, hollow ball back and forth using table tennis rackets. The game takes place on a hard table divided by a net...
and chess
Chess
Chess is a two-player board game played on a chessboard, a square-checkered board with 64 squares arranged in an eight-by-eight grid. It is one of the world's most popular games, played by millions of people worldwide at home, in clubs, online, by correspondence, and in tournaments.Each player...
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Debate and speech
Debating is one of the major extracurricular activities offered at Dhaka Residential Model College. Remians Debating Society (RDS) is the debating club of DRMC which represents the school in various regional and national level debating contests. The DRMC debate team became runner-upRunner-up
Runner-up is a term used to denote a participant which finishes in second place in any of a variety of competitive endeavors, most notably sporting events and beauty pageants; in the latter instance, the term is applied to more than one of the highest-ranked non-winning contestants, the...
in 2001 in the 7th National Television School Debate Contest, one of the biggest debate contests in the country organized by Bangladesh Television
Bangladesh Television
Bangladesh Television , also known by the acronym BTV, is the state-owned Television network in Bangladesh. It started broadcasting as Pakistan Television in what was then East Pakistan on 25 December 1964. It was renamed Bangladesh Television after the independence in 1971. Broadcasts in full...
(BTV). The DRMC debate team were champions in the English Debate Contest organized by the British Council
British Council
The British Council is a United Kingdom-based organisation specialising in international educational and cultural opportunities. It is registered as a charity both in England and Wales, and in Scotland...
in 2002. Competing with 60 schools in the country, the team won the championship in the 8th National Television School Debate Contest in 2003. Hosted by BTV
Bangladesh Television
Bangladesh Television , also known by the acronym BTV, is the state-owned Television network in Bangladesh. It started broadcasting as Pakistan Television in what was then East Pakistan on 25 December 1964. It was renamed Bangladesh Television after the independence in 1971. Broadcasts in full...
, the team was presented with the Gold Cup by the Prime Minister. The Remians Debating Society hosted the Inter College Debate Contest 2009. The college was awarded "Best College" in the Trust Bank 5th NDF BD National Debate Festival 2010, the largest debate contest in the country annually organized by the National Debate Federation Bangladesh
National Debate Federation Bangladesh
National Debate Federation Bangladesh is one of the largest debate associations in Bangladesh. NDF organizes National Debate festivals and leadership skills development workshops...
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Quiz bowl
DRMC students actively take part in various quiz bowls. The DRMC quiz team became champions in a competition organized by Bangladesh Television in 2001. Among 50 competing schools, the DRMC team won first place by defeating Viqarunnisa Noon SchoolViqarunnisa Noon School
Viqarunnisa Noon School is an all-girls school in Bailey Road, Dhaka, Bangladesh; it has about 10,000 students and links with the history of the entire South Asian subcontinent.- History :...
. DRMC students, who have done well in many quiz bowls since 2001, won championships in the quiz contest at Notre Dame College
Notre Dame College (Dhaka)
Notre Dame College or NDC is a higher secondary degree college affiliated to the National University. It is situated in Dhaka, Bangladesh and is administrated by the Congregation of Holy Cross, Society of Priests....
Science Festival 2002, Standard Chartered-Prothom Alo 14th Inter College Quiz Contest hosted by the National Defence College, India
National Defence College, India
The National Defence College of India, located in New Delhi, is an institution of higher learning of the defence forces of India. The institution was inaugurated on 27 April 1960 and is the only military institution in the country that imparts knowledge on all aspects of national security and...
, 28th National Science & IT Week 2005, Inter School Quiz Contest 2006 hosted by Shishu Academy
Shishu Academy
Shishu Academy is the national academy for children in Bangladesh. It was established in 1976 for promoting cultural development of children, and nurturing their talents.-Awards Given by Shishu Academy:...
and BCSIR Science Fair, the national level science fair hosted annually by the Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research is a scientific research organization and regulatory body of Bangladesh. Its main objective is to pursue scientific research for the betterment of Bangladeshi people. It was established on 1978, after the liberation of...
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DRMC quiz team 'BOMARU' secured championship in National Inter School quiz competition organized by Bangladesh Shishu Academy in 2009.
Other extracurricular activities
Apart from debates, quiz bowls and sports, DRMC students also participate in other extracurricular activities such as math Olympiads, informatics Olympiads, science Olympiads and science fairs. The DRMC Math Team became runner-up in Dhaka regional Math Olympiad 2006 and won championships in 4th International World Youth Mathematics Intercity competition, National Math Olympiad 2008 and Math Olympiad 2009 hosted by Bangladesh University of Business and TechnologyBangladesh University of Business and Technology
Bangladesh University of Business and Technology or is a private university located at Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The university was established under the Private University Act 1992...
. DRMC received the “Best Institution Award” in the regional Vasha Protijog, the biggest literary competition in the country.
Publications
DRMC publishes a magazine annually, Shandipan, containing school related news, poems, articles, stories, science fiction, jokes and other items of imterest, written by the students, teachers and staff. The magazine reflects the creativity of the college, and provides an opportunity for students to express their thoughts. In addition, the college publishes supplements and souvenirs on the occasion of special functions and events such as the science fair and debate festival.Notable alumni
Some of the notable alumni of Dhaka Residential Model College include:- Sheikh JamalSheikh JamalSheikh Jamal was the second son of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding leader of Bangladesh. He was born at Tungipara, Gopalganj on April 28, 1954. He was a valiant freedom fighter. Sheikh Jamal is the slain brother of current Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina. He was married...
, second son of the founding leader of Bangladesh. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and slain brother of the current Prime MinisterPrime Minister of BangladeshThe Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh is the Head of the Government of Bangladesh. The Prime Minister and the Cabinet are collectively accountable for their policies and actions to the Jatiya Sangsad Parliament, to their political party and ultimately to the electorate...
Sheikh HasinaSheikh HasinaSheikh Hasina is a Bangladeshi politician and current Prime Minister of Bangladesh. She has been the President of the Awami League, a major political party, since 1981. She is the eldest of five children of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh and widow of a reputed nuclear...
. Sheikh Jamal fought for Bangladesh in its war of independence with Pakistan. - Tarique Rahman, noted politician and Senior Joint Secretary-General of the Bangladesh Nationalist PartyBangladesh Nationalist PartyThe Bangladesh Nationalist Party , commonly referred to as the BNP, is the mainstream center-right political party in Bangladesh. BNP ruled Bangladesh total 18 years since her independence, the longest than any other party in Bangladesh...
(BNP). He is the son of the former President of BangladeshPresident of BangladeshSince 1991, the President of Bangladesh is the head of state, a largely ceremonial post elected by the parliament. Since 1996, the President's role becomes more important after the term of the government has finished, when his executive authority is enhanced as laid down in the constitution of the...
, the late Major General Ziaur RahmanZiaur RahmanPresident Ziaur Rahman, Bir Uttam, was a Bangladeshi politician and general, who read the declaration of Independence of Bangladesh on March 26, 1971 on behalf of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. He later became the seventh President of Bangladesh from 1977 until 1981...
and Khaleda ZiaKhaleda ZiaBegum Khaleda Zia is the former First Lady of Bangladesh , and then Prime Minister of Bangladesh, having served from 1991 to 1996, becoming the first woman in the country's history and second in the Muslim world to head a democratic government as prime minister. She served again from 2001 until...
, former Prime Minister of BangladeshPrime Minister of BangladeshThe Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh is the Head of the Government of Bangladesh. The Prime Minister and the Cabinet are collectively accountable for their policies and actions to the Jatiya Sangsad Parliament, to their political party and ultimately to the electorate...
. - Shamsher M. ChowdhuryShamsher M. ChowdhuryShamsher M. Chowdhury is a Bangladeshi diplomat and served as the Foreign Secretary of MInistry of Foreign Affairs from October 2001 to March 2005. He also served as the ambassador of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka , Germany, Vietnam, Russia and United States....
, former Foreign Secretary of the Government of Bangladesh. - Abdun Nur Tushar, media personality, TV presenter and president of the Bangladesh Debate Federation.
- Mohamed Mijarul QuayesMohamed Mijarul QuayesMohamed Mijarul Quayes is a Bangladeshi career diplomat and is currently the Foreign Secretary. He was previously Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of Bangladesh to the Russian Federation....
, current Foreign Secretary of Republic of Bangladesh. - Dr Nizamuddin Ahmed, noted architect and the president of ORWA.
- Shafiq Alam Mehedi, Secretary of Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, former chairman of Bangladesh Tourism CorporationBangladesh Parjatan CorporationThe Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation is a statutory board under the Ministry of Civil Aviation & Tourism of Bangladesh, tasked to promote the tourism industry of the country...
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Alumni Association
Current and the former students of Dhaka Residential Model College are called Remians.The Old Remians have an organization called 'Old Remians Welfare Association' (ORWA). It publishes a school reunion guide and maintains a life membership endowment fund and an alumni database. The association assists with numerous projects designed to enrich student life and improve facilities. Many senior government officials and public representative of Bangladesh are Remians. The Remians organize reunions annually. The ORWA holds an annual meeting at the school and its board of governors occasionally organizes meetings.