The New Nation - Internet Edition

DU Correspondent

Coordination and Development (C&D) Committee of the Institute of Nutrition and Food Science of Dhaka University is trying to employ a man in the post of 'Professor' bypassing rules and regulations of the university.

A member of the committee Prof Dr Sheikh Nazrul Islam gave 'note of descent' against the decision and he expressed displeasure at taking the decision without any advertisement for the post.

The committee took a decision of filling up the post of a 'Professor' through an advertisement on July 03 but it took reverse decision within one week by calling another meeting hastily, the 'note of descent' mentioned.

He said the decision of the committee was not legal.

Such activities will hamper the education and administrative systems of the university, he noted. Acknowledging the 'note of descent,' Prof M Nazmul Islam, Director of the Institute, said he did not know the relevant law of the university about appointment through advertisement.

A total of 11 candidates- nine associate professors from the institute and two from outside- applied for the post.

Ph D with 12 years experience on teaching and research experience is a condition for the post.

Only two applicants out of 11 have no teaching experience but they have research and job experience in different organisations. They also failed to submit their necessary documents in the C&D meeting.

Sources said the committee is trying to give appointment to a candidate, who does not fulfil the condition.

The selection board of the university, headed by Prof SMA Faiz, Vice-Chancellor of the university, will take decision in this regard. The board meeting will be held today.

DU VC said they would not appoint anybody in this importance post bypassing the condition of the appointment.