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The government has appointed new vice-chancellors (VCs) to Habiganj Agricultural University, Netrakona University and Kishoreganj University.
The Secondary and Higher Education Division under the Ministry of Education issued separate notifications in this regard on Monday.
According to the notifications, Professor Md Khaled Uzzaman of the Institute of Education and Research at the University of Rajshahi has been appointed Vice-Chancellor of Netrakona University.
Professor Md Habibur Rahman of the Department of Zoology at the University of Rajshahi has been appointed Vice-Chancellor of Kishoreganj University.
Professor Md Mozammel Haque of the Department of Food Engineering and Tea Technology at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology has been appointed Vice-Chancellor of Habiganj Agricultural University.
The notifications said the appointments were made with the approval of the President, who is also the Chancellor of the universities, in accordance with the respective university acts.
The appointments will remain effective for four years from the date of joining or until the appointees reach the age of retirement, whichever comes first.
Under the terms of the appointments, the new vice-chancellors will receive the same salary and allowances as their substantive posts, along with other benefits applicable under the rules.
They have also been directed to reside on their respective university campuses on a full-time basis.
The Chancellor, however, retains the authority to cancel the appointments at any time in the public interest.