New VC and Pro-VC Take Charge at CSTU

To ensure administrative momentum and elevate the standards of higher education, scientific practice, and technological research, new leadership has taken charge at Chandpur's premier technology university. This dynamic administration is expected to play a crucial role in modernizing the academic and research environment.

According to notices and relevant sources, the new Vice-Chancellor and Pro-Vice-Chancellor officially assumed their responsibilities on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Upon taking charge, teachers, officers, and staff welcomed them with flowers, after which they commenced their official activities by touring classrooms, administrative buildings, and key facilities. Earlier, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the Science and Technology University Branch of the Secondary and Higher Education Division under the Ministry of Education issued separate notifications regarding these appointments.

The ministry's notification stated that with the approval of the Honorable President and University Chancellor, Professor Dr. M. Atiqur Rahman of the Department of Botany at Chittagong University has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor for four years or until his retirement (whichever comes first), under Section 10(1) of the Chandpur Science and Technology University Act, 2020. As per rules, he will be eligible for re-appointment, draw salary and allowances equivalent to his current position, and reside full-time on campus.

Meanwhile, under Section 21(1) of the same act, Professor Dr. Mohammad Lokman Hossain of the Department of Chemistry at Jagannath University has been appointed as the Pro-Vice-Chancellor until he reaches 67 years of age from his joining date.
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