Academic calendar
2026-2027 শিক্ষাবর্ষ runs Sep 17, 2026 – Sep 16, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- 2026-2027 শিক্ষাবর্ষAcademic Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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A
- Adda
- The practice of long, informal social conversations, typically occurring at the Shaheed Minar or the canteen.
B
- Batch
- Used to identify students by their graduation or HSC year (e.g., '24 Batch').
- Bhaiya/Apu
- Terms used to address senior male and female students, respectively, as a sign of respect.
- BNCC
- Bangladesh National Cadet Corps, a prominent voluntary organization on campus.
- Buddhijibi
- The most common shorthand used by students and locals to refer to Shahid Buddhijibi Government College.
C
- Canteen
- The main campus eatery where students gather for snacks and lunch.
- CCDC
- City College Debating Club, the primary organization for public speaking and debate.
- City College
- The most common way students and locals refer to the institution, using its former name (Rajshahi Government City College).
- City College Hostel
- The primary residential facility for male students, often referred to simply as 'the hostel'.
F
- Fatafati
- A term meaning 'awesome' or 'fantastic,' used to express high approval.
H
- Hostel
- The general term for the on-campus residential facility for students, as specific nicknames are less common than the functional name.
J
- Joss
- A common slang term meaning 'excellent' or 'cool' to describe something impressive.
K
- Khaoa
- Literally 'to eat,' but used as slang for failing an exam or getting into trouble (e.g., 'bash khaoa').
M
- Mama
- A respectful and friendly term used to address canteen staff, shopkeepers, or rickshaw pullers.
- Mama'r Dokan
- Small, informal tea and snack stalls located near the college entrance, named after the 'Mama' (uncle) who runs them.
- Mess
- Private student hostels or shared apartments located in nearby areas like Binodpur or Kazla, as the college lacks large on-campus residential halls.
P
- Para
- A term for academic or mental pressure/stress, often used during exam seasons.
- Probeshpotro
- The Bengali term for 'Admit Card', frequently used during exam seasons.
R
- Red Crescent
- The Youth Red Crescent unit involved in blood donation and first aid.
- Rover
- The college's Rover Scout unit, active in campus discipline and events.
S
- Sapura Mess
- General term for the private student hostels located in the Sapura area surrounding the college, as there are limited on-campus dorms.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Academic Building
- The primary structure where Arts and Commerce lectures are typically held.
- Administrative Building
- The main block housing the Principal's office and administrative staff.
- Admit
- Short for the Admit Card, which students must collect before appearing for final examinations.
- Auto
- Battery-operated easy-bikes (auto-rickshaws) that are the primary mode of transport to and from the campus.
- Biggan Bhaban
- The Science Building, where laboratories and science classrooms are located.
- Bigyan Bhaban
- The Science Building, containing the laboratories and classrooms for science departments.
- college_canteen
- College Canteen
- Form Fill-up
- The mandatory period for students to register and pay fees for board or university-level final examinations.
- Identity Card
- Commonly referred to as 'ID', required for entry during exams and for accessing library services.
- In-course
- Internal college assessments and mid-term exams that contribute to the final grade.
- Kala Bhaban
- The Arts Building, where humanities and social science classes are primarily held.
- Kola Bhaban
- The Arts Building, housing the humanities and social science departments.
- Notice Board
- The physical boards near the Administrative Building where official exam schedules and holiday announcements are posted.
- Proshashonik Bhaban
- The Administrative Building, containing the Principal's office and student service windows.
- Sapura
- The neighborhood name often used as a landmark for the college's location in Rajshahi.
- Science Building
- The academic building dedicated to the science departments and laboratories.
- Shaheed Minar
- The central monument on campus, serving as the most common landmark for meeting up.
- XI Admission
- The centralized online process for new Higher Secondary students to join the college.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- 2026-2027 শিক্ষাবর্ষ runs Sep 17, 2026 – Sep 16, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 21 approved campus terms and 18 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.