Dr Muhammad Samad, a Professor of Institute of Social Welfare and Research of Dhaka University (DU), on Monday formally joined his office as the new pro Vice-Chancellor (administration) of the university.
Chancellor of the University President Md Abdul Hamid appointed him for the next 4 years under the Dhaka University Order, 1973, said a DU press release.
DU Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman congratulated him at the VC office.
Prof Muhammad Samad is the convener of DU Pro-Awami League Teachers’body-Blue Panel.Prof Samad better known Kabi (poet) Samad is president of Jatiya KobitaParishad. He earlier served as the VC of a private-run university namedUniversity of Information Technology and Sciences (UITS) for 4-year tenure (2012-2016).
The post of Pro-VC of DU fell vacant since September 4 of last year afterthe President appointed the former Pro Vice-Chancellor (administration) Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman as acting VC of the University.
