DHAKA, Sept 10, 2026 (BSS) - Professor Dr Hossain Uddin Shekhar of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Dhaka has been appointed the first Vice-Chancellor of Shariatpur Agricultural University.

The Ministry of Education's Secondary and Higher Education Division issued a notification to this effect on Tuesday, September 8, with the approval of the President and Chancellor.

According to the notification, Professor Shekhar was appointed under Section 9(1) of the Shariatpur Agricultural University Act, 2023 (amended in 2025).

His tenure will be four years from the date of joining the post or until his retirement, whichever comes first.

During his tenure, he will remain in his substantive position at the University of Dhaka.

Under the terms of his appointment, Professor Shekhar will receive salary and allowances equivalent to those of his current position, along with other benefits attached to the post in accordance with relevant rules.

As the university's chief executive officer, he will be required to reside on campus on a full-time basis.

The notification also stated that the President and Chancellor may cancel the appointment at any time if deemed necessary.

Professor Dr Hossain Uddin Shekhar is currently serving as a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Dhaka.

His appointment as the first Vice-Chancellor marks the beginning of a new chapter in the academic and administrative activities of the newly established Shariatpur Agricultural University.