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Jahangirnagar Muslim University was established on January 12, 1971 in a vast campus full of natural beauty and greenery. In the first academic year in 1970-1971, Jahangirnagar University journey started with a total of 150 students in Information Science, Economics, Geography and Mathematics departments. Later the name of Department of Information Science was changed to Department of Statistics and finally the name was changed to Department of Statistics and Data Science with the approval of the academic council meeting held on November 7, 2023. In the session of the first National Parliament of independent Bangladesh, the Jahangirnagar University Act, 1973 was passed, removing the word Muslim and naming the university as 'Jahangirnagar University'. The newly established Department of Statistics at University took off very well and within a short period of time was able to make significant contributions to international education at the national and international levels. Already certified (Bachelors, Masters, MPhil, Ph.D) students are working with reputation in the country and abroad. They continue to make special contributions in various fields of education, research, art, literature and above all human welfare which are recognized nationally and internationally. This effort started in 1987 as a fruitful initiative among the alumni and faculty of the department to keep alive the sweet memories, colorful dreams and memorable past of the university life of these alumni. This brings joy and excitement to everyone. And Jahangirnagar University Department of Statistics Alumni Association was created. For this a convening committee was formed in 1989. On February 9, 1990, this convening committee organized the first reunion event. The 'Jahangirnagar University Department of Statistics Alumni Association' was established at the first reunion event. The first full executive council of the association was formed. Jahangirnagar University Department of Statistics Alumni Association is the first for the Department as well as the first Alumni Association for Jahangirnagar University. The value objective of the Association is to maintain effective linkages among the undergraduates, to continue sincere efforts to establish unity, harmony, community and brotherhood among all. Besides, publishing meetings, seminars, exhibitions, career counseling programs, bulletins, newsletters, periodicals as required. Also to continue working efforts for the welfare of the students studying in the department.