Dhaka Dental College and Hospital
Dhaka Dental College and Hospital, abbreviated DDC, is the largest dental school in Bangladesh. It was the first dental school in East Pakistan and was established in August 1961. It's the only governmental dental college in Bangladesh that oversees a 200-bed hospital in Dhaka. Courses. The college offers five-year BDS course (under Dhaka University). It also offers MS courses affiliated to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU). Under Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons (BCPS) the FCPS courses are also offered. Facilities. The following facilities are in the hospital area: Ladies' hostel . Two ladies' hostels houses 300 students on campus premises. Boys' hostel (Mirpur). The boy's hostel houses 60 and is for juniors, especially 1st- and 2nd-year students. Boys' hostel (Sobahanbag). This hostel houses 300 and is for 3rd year, final year and intern doctors. Academic building. The academic building is a five-story building housing seven departments, a library, two clubs, three common rooms, and a canteen. Each department has well-furnished lecture rooms and laboratories. Library. An air-conditioned library hosts 14,000+ medical and dental books along with 122 regular and irregular journals. Hospital building. The hospital  is the largest dental hospital in Bangladesh with a seven-story building and 200 beds. Facilities allow pathological tests, radiotherapy, OPG, general and dental X-ray services. Administration. Dhaka dental college has a well-organized administration faculty. A teachers' association runs the college; the principal is the chief, and the teachers are members. The administration office is combined with the principal and vice-principal, secretary, student's section, and accountant's offices. Transport. A college bus is available for students. Extracurricular activities. Cultural programs and competitions occur throughout the year.