Dinajpur Zilla School was established in 1854. Initially founded by Raja Tarakanath in the Pratap House, the school was nationalized by the government in 1856. The current school building was constructed in the 20th century, but its main office and library are housed in an 18th-century revenue office building, making it a place of deep historical significance.
Renowned Alumni
- General Shafiul Haque - Served as the Chief of Army Staff of the Bangladesh Army.
- Narayan Gangopadhyay - Famous Bengali writer and Professor at the University of Calcutta.
- Moinuddin Ahmed Chowdhury - Politician and social reformer.
- Rampran Gupta - Notable historian and leader of Brahmo Samaj.
