Dr. Abul Hasnat Md. Shamim appointed as new VC of PUST

Professor Dr. Abul Hasnat Md. Shamim, the current Treasurer and Professor of the Department of Soil Science at Bangladesh Open University, has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Pabna University of Science and Technology (PUST).

The appointment was confirmed in a recent notification issued by the Ministry of Education. According to the notice, the appointment was made by the Honorable President and Chancellor of the university in accordance with Section 10(1) of the Pabna University of Science and Technology Act, 2001.

Dr. Shamim is currently serving as a Professor at the School of Agriculture and Rural Development (SARD) and as the Treasurer of Bangladesh Open University.

As per the notification, Dr. Shamim will serve as Vice-Chancellor for a term of four years from the date of joining, or until he reaches the age of retirement, whichever occurs first. During his tenure, he will receive salary and allowances equivalent to his current position and will be entitled to other benefits as per the regulations.

The notification further specified that, as the Chief Executive Officer of the university, he must reside on the university campus full-time.