Holy Cross College Dhaka

Holy Cross College Dhaka, established in 1950 by the Congregation of the Holy Cross, is one of Bangladesh's most prestigious women's colleges with over 70 years of tradition producing the country's accomplished female professionals. The college offers HSC programmes for female students following the Bangladesh national curriculum across Science, Humanities, and Business Studies. Holy Cross is one of Dhaka's few Catholic mission institutions for women at the higher secondary level and is internationally affiliated with the Notre Dame and Holy Cross educational network. The college maintains a strong emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and social responsibility. Holy Cross College has produced many of Bangladesh's most distinguished professional women — doctors, lawyers, judges, academics, diplomats, and artists — over its seven-decade history. The campus features well-equipped science laboratories, a library, computer labs, a chapel, sports facilities, and hostels for outstation students. Admission to Holy Cross is highly competitive with thousands of applicants for limited seats. The college is affiliated with the National University Bangladesh and Dhaka Education Board. Graduates regularly gain admission to Dhaka University Medical College, BUET, and leading public universities.