Khulna: Professor Dr Md Hazrat Ali took charge as the acting Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) this morning, its Registrar Professor Md Anisur Rahman Bhuiyan confirmed BSS.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Professor Ali later attended a coordination meeting with faculty deans, directors, hall provosts, and heads of all departments at KUET. This meeting marks the beginning of his responsibilities in his new role.
On May 1, the president and chancellor of the university appointed Md Ali, who is a professor at Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET), as the acting vice-chancellor of KUET. This appointment is on a temporary basis until a full-time vice-chancellor is appointed, as per a notification issued by the education ministry.