Motinur Rahman appointed as 15th IU VC

Prof AKM Motinur Rahman of the public administration department has been appointed as the 15th vice-chancellor of Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia. 

The announcement was made on Thursday through a notification signed by Sultan Ahmed, assistant secretary of the Secondary and Higher Education Division under the Ministry of Education.

According to the notification, the appointment was made by the president and chancellor in accordance with Section 10(1) of the Islamic University Act, 1980 (Amended 2010). 

His term will last for four years from the date of joining or until he reaches the age of retirement, whichever comes first, read the notification.

The president and chancellor reserves the right to revoke this appointment at any time if deemed necessary, it added.

Prof Matinur Rahman is a distinguished academic with a rich administrative background.

He is the central vice-president of the University Teachers’ Association of Bangladesh (UTAB), founding convener of Sada Dal, former president of the teachers’ association, and former dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences.

He previously served as the proctor of the university and the provost of Saddam Hossain Hall.