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Md. Forhad Hossain

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Md. Forhad Hossain
ফরহাদ হোসেন
Vice-chancellor of Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University
In office
12 January 2022 – 7 August 2024
Preceded byMd. Alauddin
Personal details
NationalityBangladeshi
Alma materUniversity of Dhaka

Md. Forhad Hossain is a Bangladeshi academic and a former vice-chancellor of Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University who served during 2022–2024.[1][2][3] He was a professor of the Department of Statistics of Jahangirnagar University.[4]

Early life

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Hossain graduated from Panchar High School and Government Rajendra College in 1973 and 1975 respectively.[5] He earned his bachelor's and master's in statistics from the University of Dhaka in 1980 and 1982 respectively.[5]

Career

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Hossain joined the University of Dhaka as a lecturer at the Institute of Nutrition and Food Science on 11 April 1983.[5] From 1984 to 1988, he worked at the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission.[5] On 18 August 1988, he joined the Department of Statistics at Jahangirnagar University as an assistant professor.[5]

On 12 August 1995, Hossain was promoted to associate professor.[5] He was promoted to full professor on 18 August 1998.[5]

From August 2001 to May 2002, Hossain was a visiting faculty at the Ball State University.[5] From September 2004 to June 2007, Hossain worked as a visiting faculty at King Khalid University.[5] In November 2017, Hossain joined the University Grants Commission.[5]

Hossain was the pro-vice chancellor of Jahangirnagar University from 24 February 2009 to 23 February 2013.[5] He was responsible for the administrative branch.[6] He served with Dr. Moniruzzaman, who was the pro-vice chancellor responsible for academic branch.[7] They served under vice-chancellor Shariff Enamul Kabir.[8]

Hossain was appointed the vice-chancellor of the Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University in January 2022.[9] He was confined to his office by some staff of the university who had laid siege to his office with 12 demands.[10][11] He was freed by students who offered Friday namaz with him.[10]

In May 2023, Hossain was accused of appointing four faculty members in two vacant positions violating rules.[12][13]

References

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  1. ^ "JU professor Dr Forhad Hossain new VC of MBSTU". dailycountrytodaybd.com. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
  2. ^ "JU professor Dr. Forhad Hossain made MBSTU VC". BSS. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
  3. ^ Rahaman, Arafat (7 August 2024). "Three VCs of public universities resign". The Daily Star. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  4. ^ "JU professor Forhad Hossain appointed VC of MBSTU". The Financial Express. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Jahangirnagar University". www.juniv.edu. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
  6. ^ "167 students fall sick at JU hall". The Daily Star. 9 January 2011. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
  7. ^ Rahat, Mashrequl Islam. "Reunion Programmes held at JU". The Daily Star. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
  8. ^ "UGC chief warns pvt universities". The Daily Star. 8 January 2012. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
  9. ^ "Prof Forhad Hossain made MBSTU VC". Dhaka Tribune. 11 January 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
  10. ^ a b "Bhashani university VC freed from confinement after 52 hrs". Prothom Alo. 4 November 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
  11. ^ "MBSTU VC freed after 52-hour confinement". Risingbd.com. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
  12. ^ Rahaman, Arafat (6 May 2023). "Four teachers appointed against two vacant posts". The Daily Star. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
  13. ^ "Rejoinder, our reply". The Daily Star. 1 June 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2024.