Professor Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman Appointed Vice-Chancellor of Northern University Bangladesh

Professor Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman, of the Department of Marketing at the University of Dhaka, has been appointed Vice-Chancellor of Northern University Bangladesh (NUB). The appointment was confirmed in a notification issued on Sunday (23 November), signed by Sultan Ahmed, Assistant Secretary (Secondary and Higher Education Division), Ministry of Education, by order of the President.
According to the notification, with the approval of the Honorable President and Chancellor, Professor Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman has been appointed Vice-Chancellor for a four-year term under Section 31(1) of the Private University Act, 2010. He will receive salary, allowances, and other benefits as determined by the university authorities and will discharge his responsibilities in accordance with all applicable legal provisions. The order takes immediate effect.
Professor Dr. Rahman has an exemplary academic record. He achieved First Class First in his Honors degree from the Department of Marketing, University of Dhaka, earning record marks. He completed his MBA with a double major in Finance and Marketing from Dalhousie University, Canada, where he ranked among the top 1% of graduates with the highest grade. He later obtained his Master’s degree (First Class Second) and PhD from the same department at the University of Dhaka.
Over his distinguished 35-year academic career, Professor Dr. Rahman has served as Chairman of the Department of Marketing at the University of Dhaka for three years. He has also served as an elected member of both the Syndicate and Senate of the University. In addition, he has held the position of Dean at Daffodil International University. He has long served as an adjunct faculty member at several leading private universities, including North South University, BRAC University, and IUB.
He has an extensive research and publication portfolio, with more than 35 publications, including four international articles and three research monographs. Several students have earned MPhil and PhD degrees under his supervision. He has also served for many years as Vice President of the Dhaka University Marketing Alumni Association.
Beyond academia, Professor Dr. Rahman has played active roles in the corporate and educational sectors. He has served as an independent director and strategic adviser to several prominent organizations. At various times, he has also served as President or Member of the Governing Bodies of several renowned colleges in Dhaka. He is currently the Chairman of the North South Society.