Professor Dr. Saiful Islam (Bengali: সাইফুল ইসলাম) is a Bangladeshi academic who is the current vice-chancellor of American International University-Bangladesh.[1][2] Previously he served as the 13th vice-chancellor of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).[3] He was also VC of DIU.[4] Before, he worked as the Pro-Vice Chancellor of Primeasia University.[5]
Saiful Islam | |
|---|---|
সাইফুল ইসলাম | |
| Vice-Chancellor of American International University-Bangladesh | |
| Assumed office 21 May 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Carmen Lamagna |
| 13th Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology | |
| In office 23 June 2016 – 25 June 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Khaleda Ekram |
| Succeeded by | Satya Prasad Majumder |
| Pro Vice Chancellor of Primeasia University | |
| In office 26 August 2013 – 22 June 2016 | |
| Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka International University | |
| In office 07 February 2022 – 20 May 2024 | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Education | Ph.D. |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | University academic, professor |
| Institutions | Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology |
Education edit
Islam earned his bachelor's and master's in electrical engineering from BUET in 1975 and 1977 respectively. He obtained his Ph.D. degree from Cambridge University in 1986.[6][7]
Career edit
Saiful started his teaching career as a lecturer of the Department of Electrical Engineering of BUET in May 1975.[7] He became a professor in 1988. He served as the dean of the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering during 1995–1997.[6] On 22 June 2016, Islam was selected as the 13th vice-chancellor of BUET. The post was vacant since Khaleda Ekram had died on 24 May 2016.[3]
From August 2013 until June 2016, Islam worked as the pro-vice-chancellor of Primeasia University, a private university in Dhaka, after he was appointed by the President of Bangladesh.[6]
In 19 May 2024 he appointed as a VC of American International University-Bangladesh by the President of Bangladesh.[8][9]
Awards edit
Controversy edit
Following the murder of Abrar Fahad, a second year EEE student and resident at the Sher-e-Bangla Hall of BUET, on 7 October 2019, massive protest spread all over the university campus.[10] But Islam didn't show up after the murder incident, resulting in tremendous criticism throughout the country.[11][12] Prime Minister also criticized him for his absence.[13] Later on 9 October 2019 he went to visit victim Abrar's home at Kushtia, where he met immense public protest and couldn't enter his home.[14] The Teachers' Association of BUET and Alumni Association of BUET demanded his resignation as vice-chancellor due to his failure.[15][16]
References edit
- ^ Express, The Financial. "Prof Dr Saiful Islam joins AIUB as VC". The Financial Express.
- ^ "আমেরিকান ইন্টান্যাশনাল ইউনিভার্সিটি বাংলাদেশ এর ভাইস চ্যান্সেলর পদে নিয়োগ প্রদান". shed.portal.gov.bd (in Bengali).
- ^ a b "Dr Saiful new Buet VC". The Daily Star. June 23, 2016. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- ^ Sun, Daily (February 19, 2022). "Prof Dr Saiful Islam new DIU VC". The Daily Sun.
- ^ "Moral, ethical degradation impairs education system: BUET VC". www.newagebd.net. May 19, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Vice Chancellor of BUET". buet.ac.bd. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- ^ a b Islam, Prof. Saiful. "Prof. Saiful Islam". sislam.buet.ac.bd.
- ^ "Prof Dr Saiful Islam joins as AIUB VC". Dhaka Tribune.
- ^ "Saiful Islam joins AIUB as VC". newagebd.net. 24 May 2024.
- ^ "Buet VC fails to tame agitating students". The Daily Star. October 8, 2019. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
- ^ "BUET VC 'missing' as students fuming over Abrar murder". Prothom Alo. October 8, 2019. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
- ^ "No sign of Buet VC since Abrar's murder". Dhaka Tribune. October 8, 2019. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
- ^ "Those involved in Fahad murder must be punished: PM". bdnews24. October 9, 2019. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
- ^ "Abrar murder: Students confine Buet VC". The Daily Star. October 8, 2019. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
- ^ "Abrar killing: BUET teachers disappointed over VC's failure to act". Daily Star. October 9, 2019. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
- ^ "BUET alumni demand VC's resignation". Daily Star. October 9, 2019. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
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