DU appoints Prof Mofazzal Hossain as acting Dean of Science Faculty

Dhaka University (DU) has appointed Prof Dr Md Mofazzal Hossain as the acting Dean of the Faculty of Science.

The appointment was made on Wednesday by Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr ABM Obaidul Islam under Article 17(2) of the Dhaka University Order, 1973, according to an official statement.

The appointment takes effect from April 15 and will remain valid for a maximum of 90 days or until a newly elected dean assumes office.

The post became vacant after Prof Dr Abdus Salam, previous dean of the Faculty of Science, was appointed as the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic) of the university.

Prof Hossain is currently serving as a professor in the Department of Chemistry at the university.

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