The department of Chemistry, Bangabasi College, established in 1950 under the leadership of eminent chemists of that era like Prof. Ladli Mohan Mitra who were intimately involved in nurturing the department which under them emerged in its present form as one of the largest science departments of the College. The department has been meticulous in maintaining the high standards in terms of teaching and student performance throughout. The results of the students have also been highly commendable over the years. Students of this department are well placed and pursuing higher studies either in the Universities or in the IIT's after qualifying all India IIT-JAM examination.