Ministry Issues Appointment Order
Prof. Rafiqul Islam Appointed BAU Vice-Chancellor
- Professor Dr. Md. Rafiqul Islam Sardar appointed Vice-Chancellor of BAU
- Appointment confirmed for four-year term under President's official approval
- New chief executive required to reside on university campus permanently
Professor Dr. Md. Rafiqul Islam Sardar of the Department of Fisheries Biology and Genetics has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU). The Secondary and Higher Education Division under the Ministry of Education issued an official gazette notification on Tuesday (September 08).
According to the notification, the appointment was made under Section 11(1) of the Bangladesh Agricultural University Ordinance, 1961, following approval from the President and Chancellor of the university. Professor Dr. Md. Rafiqul Islam Sardar will serve as Vice-Chancellor for the next four years from his joining date, or until reaching retirement age, whichever comes first.
Under the appointment terms, he will draw salaries and allowances equivalent to his current position alongside standard benefits. As the chief executive officer of the institution, he is mandated to reside within the university campus full-time.
Professor Dr. Md. Rafiqul Islam Sardar has a distinguished record in teaching and research. He recently received the 'National Fisheries Medal 2026 (Gold Medal)' for contributions to fisheries research and science. He previously served as the Student Affairs Advisor and handled various administrative responsibilities at the university.
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