Daud Public School and College (DPSC) is a renowned educational institution located in the middle of Jessore Cantonment in southwestern Bangladesh. Founded in 1959, it boasts a long history of scholarship and service to the community.
Founding and History
DPSC (Daud Public School and College) started its journey under establishment on 3rd September 1959, at the time the land was donated by Dawood Khan (DHAKA), the renowned businessman of greater Jessore. Six and a half million rupees were spent on the construction of the first building. Classes began on June 17, 1961, with the Cambridge University curriculum through grade 8. The college has grown over time, with college sections added in 1969 and science and business studies streams added in subsequent years. The college section has been a separate entity calling itself Cantonment College since 1983. But the college part was revived in 2015 under its original name of Daud Public School and College.
Academic Programs
DPSC provides a wide variety of course curriculum for every field of academic interest :
- Secondary Level (SSC): students can select from Science and Business Studies groups.
- Higher Secondary Level (HSC): The next higher level of the institute offers three streams:
- Science Delegation: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Math, Info Sys, Engg graphics / Psych / ICT
- Humanities Faculty: The Departments include English, Bangla, Economics, Political Science, Geography, Islamic Studies, Social Welfare, Logic and History.
- Faculty of Business Studies: Accounting, Management, Economics & Commercial Geography, Office Management & Secretarial Science, Marketing, and Finance & Banking departments.
Having a diverse range of subjects ensures students are closer to overall education which also helps them in building up their career as well.
Extracurricular Activities
Apart from the academic field, DPSC gives importance to co-curricular activities, as they also play a vital role in personal development. Here are a few clubs and organizations that it really has:
Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC)
- Girl Guides
- Boy Scout
- Cultural Club
- Red Crescent
- Computer Club
- Photography Club
- Math Club
- English Club
- Science Club
- Debate Club
- Sports Club
- Song Club
Clubs like these allow students to dive deeper into things they are interested in, learn new skills, or get involved in the community.
Campus and Facilities
Located on 18.71 acres covering a tranquil and closed environment with serenity and peace desired for the learning process within Jessore Cantonment, the DPSC campus is the best full-time school that provides expansive landscape for changing needs of educational environment. The campus includes:
- Academic Blocks: Several classrooms with the latest teaching aids.
- Laboratories: Dedicated labs for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Computer science for hands-on experience.
- Library: University of Birmingham has a library equipped with a range of books and resources to assist academic pursuits
- Sports Facilities: Grounds and games apparatus, to grant them physical exercises and gamesmanship.
- Hostel– Accommodation for students coming from outside to stay during the study period.
Uniform and Code of Conduct
DPSC has a uniform policy that represents the disciplined environment it enforces:
- Boys⇒ Full pants (wear navy blue), half-sleeve shirt with shoulder badges (for their respective house), black belt, shoes and socks (wear black).
- Girls⇒ Navy blue kameez with belts, white salwar, orna, shoes and socks. In winter, there is a navy blue cardigan.
Uniforms encourage a sense of unity and belonging among the students.
Daud School & College still continues its journey of grooming students & providing education in a congenial environment. It has a solid academic foundation, a variety of extracurricular activities, plenty of modern equipment, and is still among Jessore’s student favorite institutions. Students who are interested and their parents can visit the campus and also contact the administration for further guidance on admissions and programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When was Daud Public School and College (DPSC) established?
Ans: DPSC was established on 3rd September 1959.
2. Where is DPSC located?
Ans: It is located in Jessore Cantonment, southwestern Bangladesh.
3. Who donated the land for DPSC?
Ans: The land was donated by Dawood Khan, a renowned businessman from greater Jessore.
4. What academic programs does DPSC offer?
Ans: DPSC offers SSC (Science, Business Studies) and HSC (Science, Humanities, Business Studies) programs.
5. What are the streams available at the HSC level?
Ans: Science, Humanities, and Business Studies.
6. What facilities are available on the DPSC campus?
Ans: Academic blocks, laboratories (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science), a library, sports facilities, and a hostel.
7. What is the campus size of DPSC?
Ans: The campus spans 18.71 acres within Jessore Cantonment.
8. When did the college section of DPSC start?
Ans: The college section was added in 1969.
9. What is the history of the college section at DPSC?
Ans: The college section was separated in 1983 as Cantonment College but was revived under DPSC in 2015.
10. What subjects are offered in the Science stream at HSC level?
Ans: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Math, Information Systems, Engineering Graphics, Psychology, and ICT.
