During the British rule, the city of Rajshahi started its journey as an "Educational City" with the establishment of 'Baulia English School' in 1828. The first and greatest college of North Bengal - Rajshahi College was established in 1873 due to the need to establish a college for higher education.

Although this college is well-known at the higher secondary, undergraduate and postgraduate levels from the beginning, its recognition and importance for the higher secondary class in independent Bangladesh continues to grow. It is currently unparalleled, the greatest & largest college in the country.