Ali Akbar (academic)
Ali Akbar (born 10 March 1952) is a Bangladeshi academic.[2] He is the former vice-chancellor of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU).[3]
Ali Akbar | |
|---|---|
| 23rd Vice-chancellor of Bangladesh Agricultural University | |
| In office 24 May 2015 – 23 May 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Rafiqul Haque |
| Succeeded by | Lutful Hassan[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 March 1952 Bogra District, East Bengal, Dominion of Pakistan |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | Bangladesh Agricultural University University of Aberdeen |
| Occupation | university academic, professor |
Education and career
Akbar earned his bachelor's and master's from Animal Husbandry Faculty at BAU in 1975 and 1977 respectively. He then joined as a lecturer in Animal Nutrition Department in 1977. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Aberdeen. He was promoted to a professor in 1993.[2]
Upon the resignation of Md Rafiqul Hoque, the previous vice-chancellor of BAU, Akbar was appointed for the position on 25 May 2015 for a four-year term.[4]
References
- "BAU appoints its 24th VC". The Daily Star. 31 May 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- "Prof Ali Akbar new BAU VC". newsbangladesh.com. 24 May 2015. Archived from the original on 1 March 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- "Vice Chancellor". bau.ac.bd. Archived from the original on 14 March 2016. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- "Ali Akbar new BAU vice chancellor". The Daily Star. 25 May 2015. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
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