[2][3] Government Debendra College was established in 1942 (83 years ago) (1942) as Manikgonj College with the inspiration and cooperation of local zamindar, Siddheswari Prasad Rychowdhury.
The college started courses in agricultural science at the intermediate level in 1976.
Since 1989, the college has been offering Honours programmes in political science and accounting and masters programmes in economics, philosophy, history, management and mathematics.
[4] Government Debendra College has five academic buildings and three student dormitories: two hostels for women and another for men.
[1] Government Debendra College offers HSC, four-year honours, and two-year master's courses in various majors.