The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Prof. Dr Mohammad Abdus Sattar Mondol of Agro-economics Department has been appointed new Vice-chancellor of Bangladesh Agriculture University (BAU), replacing the acting VC.

President Prof Dr Iajuddin Ahmed, also the Chancellor of the university, gave the appointment under the BAU Act 1961 by "relieving" acting VC Prof Dr M Akhter Hossain of his responsibility, said a circulation of the Education Ministry.

The VC has been appointed for a four-year term. "But President and the Chancellor can cancel the appointment order if necessary."

The circular added that the VC would be entitled to the salary and allowance equivalent to his present position and other due benefits.

"He should stay on the campus round the clock as the chief executive officer of the varsity and the appointment would be effective from the date of his joining," it said.