The New Nation - Internet Edition

DU Correspondent

The term of the incumbent Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor, Prof SMA Faiz has been extended until the Senate of the University proposes names of a three-member VC panel.

The four-year term of Prof Faiz ends on May 29.

The President and Chancellor of the University Prof Dr Iajuddin Ahmed in a notification yesterday asked the incumbent Vice-Chancellor to run the academic and administrative activities of the University in a peaceful manner on a temporary basis.

Prof Faiz was appointed VC on September 23, 2002 on a temporary basis to fill the remaining term of Prof Anwarullah Chowdhury, who was forced to resign over Samsunnahar Hall tragedy. Later, Prof Faiz was appointed on a permanent basis in May 2004.