In 2014, Bangladesh government approved to establish six new medical colleges at Tangail, Jamalpur, Manikganj, Sirajganj, Patuakhali and Rangamati with a view to improve the healthcare services in the country.
It was formerly started as Jamalpur Medical College. In 2017, it was named Sheikh Hasina Medical College and finally in Ocotber 2024 the name changed to "Jamalpur Medical College".