Dr Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan, a professor of the Department of Philosophy at Jahangirnagar University (JU), has been appointed as the new vice-chancellor of university.
President Md Shahabuddin, also the chancellor of the university, appointed him to the post on Thursday (September 5).
The appointment will be effective from the date of joining the vice-chancellor position.
Dr Ahsan will receive salary and benefits equivalent to his current position and will enjoy other entitlements as per the regulations.