BSS-34 Prof Samad joins as DU Pro-VC

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Prof Samad joins as DU Pro-VC

DHAKA, May 28, 2018 (BSS) – Dr Muhammad Samad, a Professor of Institute
of Social Welfare and Research of Dhaka University (DU), here today 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 Kobita
Parishad. He earlier served as the VC of a private-run university named
University 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 after
the president appointed the former pro vice-chancellor (administration) Prof
Md Akhtaruzzaman as acting VC of the University.

BSS/PR/MMN/RY/20:03 hrs