United News of Bangladesh

Jahangirnagar University (JU) Professor Dr Md Nurul Islam has been appointed the university’s new Vice Chancellor. The Ministry of Education issued a gazette notification on Saturday morning following approval from the President of Bangladesh, who serves as the university's chancellor. According to the notification, the authorities relieved Prof Nurul Islam from his position as Vice Chancellor of Dhaka Central University and appointed him JU VC under Section 11(1) of the Jahangirnagar University Order, 1973. He will serve for four years from the date of joining or until his retirement, whichever comes first. He will receive the salary and allowances equivalent to those of his current position and enjoy other benefits attached to the post under the applicable rules. The notification also requires him to stay on the university campus full-time. The President and Chancellor may cancel the appointment at any time, it added. Prof Nurul Islam joined Dhaka Central University as its VC on April 1, 2026. He previously served as a professor at JU’s Department of Geography and Environment and as a Pro-VC of the National University.