Prof Atiqul Islam has been reappointed as the vice chancellor of North South Universit President Mohammed Shahabuddin.
The official notification was issued on Sunday, by the Department of Secondary and Higher Education, Ministry of Education, according to a press releaee on Tuesday.
Atiqul will continue to serve as NSU VC till February, 22, 2028. He previously assumed the role of vice chancellor in 2016 and was re-appointed in February 2020.
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Prof Atiqul extended his thanks to the president, prime minister, education minister, Bangladesh University Grants Commission, and the Board of Trustees of North South University.
While thanking the president, Atiqul said, "I am deeply humbled by the trust bestowed upon me by the His Excellency President.”
He further acknowledged the enduring support and guidance of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He said, "I am sincerely grateful to the honourable Prime Minister. Her unwavering support for North South University always inspired us to work to achieve excellence for this institution. Our faculty members, students, and NSU family are grateful to the honourable Prime Minister for her compassionate guidance.”
“Personally, I am thankful to our PM for trusting me with the leadership of NSU,” he added.
NSU achieved consistent academic excellence under Atiqul’s leadership. As a result, in the latest World University Ranking 2023 by Times Higher Education, NSU ranks between 601-800, the highest among all universities in Bangladesh. Additionally, NSU leads among private universities in Bangladesh in the QS World University Ranking, the release said.
Prior to his tenure at North South University, Atiqul served in various leadership positions, including Executive Dean and Vice-Chancellor (Engagement) of the Faculty of Business and Law at Edith Cowan University in Australia.
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With roots as a lecturer at Dhaka University, Atiqul includes notable roles at institutions such as the University of Sydney, Curtin University, Canterbury University, and the National University of Singapore.
Throughout his career, he held significant administrative roles, including Head of the School of Commerce at the University of South Australia and Dean of the Faculty of Business and Government at the University of Canberra.
His contributions extend beyond administrative roles; he has authored and co-authored numerous scholarly articles, served as an editor for a prestigious business journal, reviewed research funding proposals and journals, supervised postgraduate theses, and presented at international research conferences. His dedication to academia and wealth of expertise makes him a respected figure in the academic community, the also said.