Prof Dr Halima Khatun took charge as the new dean of the Law faculty of Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia on Monday.
IU Vice-chancellor Prof Dr M Harun-Ur-Rashid Askari was present as the charge handover ceremony at Mir Mosharraf Hossain Academic Building as the chief guest at noon.
IU Pro-VC Prof Dr M Shahinoor Rahman and Treasurer Prof Dr M Selim Toha were present on the occasion.
Halima was appointed to the post after the tenure of Prof Reba Mondol expired.