Former director general of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Prof Deen Mohd Noorul Huq has been appointed as the vice-chancellor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU).

“As per the approval of chancellor of the university and President Mohammed Shahabuddin, the appointment was made,” the Health and Family Welfare Ministry said in a circular on Monday.

Prof Deen Mohd has been appointed for the next four-year term as per Section 12 of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Act, 1998.

He will replace incumbent VC Prof Md Sharfuddin Ahmed. The new appointment will come into effect from 29 March.