JU Professor Dr Forhad Hossain Made MBSTU VC

Dr Md Forhad Hossain, a professor of the Statistics Department of Jahangirnagar University (JU), has been made new vice-chancellor of Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU).

A press release, signed by Noor E Alam,  deputy secretary of Secondary and Higher Education Division of Education ministry confirmed the appointment on Monday.

According to section 10 (1) of Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University Act 2001, Chancellor of the university Abdul Hamid appointed him for the next four years, the release said.

President Abdul Hamid, also Chancellor of the university, may cancel the appointment any time if needed.