A brief history of Tongi Govt. College Tongi Govt. College is a renowned educational institution in this area. This college is the only institution through which the general people of the vastly-populated industrial city of Tongi are achieving higher education. In 1972, Tongi college was first established responding to the demand of the hearts of the working class people including other classes of people. The affiliations of H.S.C and Degree (Pass) courses were attained in 1976 and 1986 respectively. In 1988 the college was nationalized, Gradually with a view to fulfilling the demands of the mass people and creating an opportunity of higher education, Honors and Masters courses in eight subjects have been introduced and on the run under the National University since 1996. This institution is situated in the heart of Tongi beside Dhaka-Mymensingh highway. This college, in collaboration with the experienced teachers, officials and employees, is spreading the light of education untiringly among the learners of this area.