The University of Chittagong is a public research university in Fatehpur Union of Hathazari Upazila,22 km (14 mi) north of Chittagong. Its 1,754 acres (710 ha) campus is the largest among Bangladeshi universities.
M Anwar Hossain is a Bangladeshi scientist,writer,and politician. He is a professor at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of University of Dhaka and a member of the Standing Committee of the Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal. He was the 14th vice chancellor of Jahangirnagar University and the former president of the Dhaka University Teachers' Association (DUTA) and Bangladesh Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Hossain was a freedom fighter of the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971 during which he served as a staff officer of sector 11. Hossain has been detained and imprisoned twice by military rulers of Bangladesh and has been described by Senator Edward Kennedy as a 'prisoner of conscience'.
Mahmud Husain Khan was a Pakistani historian,educationist,and politician,known for his role in the Pakistan Movement,and for pioneering the study of social sciences. He served as Minister for Kashmir Affairs from 1951 to 1953 and Minister for Education in 1953.
Khaleda Ekram was a Bangladeshi architect,professor,researcher,and academician. She served as the 12th vice-chancellor of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). She was the former dean of the faculty of architecture and planning and head of the department of architecture,Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). She was the first woman to be appointed as the vice-chancellor of BUET. She held the position since September 2014 until her death in May 2016.
Imran Rahman is a renowned academician and cultural figure in Bangladesh. He is the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB). He was special adviser to ULAB's Board of Trustees. Professor Rahman is serving as the vice chancellor of the (ULAB) for the second time. Imran Rahman began his career at the ULAB as the Director of the School of Business in 2006 and later became the Vice-Chancellor from 2012 to 2016. He was the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University from 2009 to 2012. He spent 28 years at Institute of Business Administration (IBA) as a teacher in the Department of Finance,Chairman of the BBA Program,and Chairman of the IBA Computer Center before joining ULAB. As a co-founder,he founded a merchant bank in 1990 and managed it for 6 years as its Director. Imran Rahman has studied at Manchester Business School,Dhaka University,and the London School of Economics. Imran Rahman is a vocalist and guitarist of Renaissance,a popular band in Bangladesh.
Rafiqul Islam was a Bangladeshi educationist,scholar,writer,linguist and cultural activist. He was the president of Bangla Academy since May 2021 until his death. He was inducted as a National Professor by the Government of Bangladesh in July 2018. He was a vice-chancellor (2007–2011),professor emeritus and adviser to the Centre for Bangla Studies of the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB). He served as the chairman of the Nazrul Institute Trustee Board. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2001 and Independence Day Award in 2012 by the Government of Bangladesh.
Mirza Nurul Huda was an economist and academic who served as the 3rd Vice President of Bangladesh. He served as the governor of East Pakistan and the finance minister of Bangladesh.
Muhammad Ibrahim was a Bengali judge and academic. He served as the 8th Vice-chancellor of the University of Dhaka during 1956–1958.
Wakil Ahmed is a Bangladeshi academic who served as the vice-chancellor of Bangladesh National University from July 2005 until December 2007. He is the former president of the Bangla Academy and the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2004 by the Government of Bangladesh for his research contribution.
Mohammad Moniruzzaman Miah was a Bangladeshi academic. He served as the 20th vice-chancellor of the University of Dhaka from March 1990 until October 1992. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2004 by the Government of Bangladesh for his contribution to education.
Saiful Islam is a Bangladeshi academic. He served as the 13th vice-chancellor of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology.
Nooruddin Ahmed is a Bangladeshi academic. He served as the 8th vice-chancellor of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).
Anwarullah Chowdhury is a Bangladeshi academic. He served as the 24th Vice-chancellor of the University of Dhaka. He was the ambassador of Bangladesh to Bahrain.
Mafizuddin Ahmed was a Bangladeshi educationist and scientist. He served as the first vice-chancellor of Jahangirnagar University. He was a founding fellow of the Bangladesh Academy of Sciences.
Iftekhar Uddin Chowdhury is a Bangladeshi academic. He served as the 17th vice-chancellor of the University of Chittagong.
Abdul Mannan is a Bangladeshi educator. He served as the 12th chairman of University Grants Commission of Bangladesh during 2015–2019 and the vice-chancellor of the University of Chittagong during 1996–2001.
Harun-or-Rashid is a Bangladeshi academic. He is a former vice-chancellor of Bangladesh National University.
Hafiz G. A. Siddiqi was a Bangladeshi academic. He served as the vice-chancellor of North South University and the director of Institute of Business Administration,University of Dhaka.
Nirmala Rao is a British academic and the current vice chancellor of Krea University. She also served as vice chancellor of the Asian University for Women,Chittagong,Bangladesh from 1 February 2017 to January 2022. and as Pro-Director of the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London from 2008 to 2016.
Mohammed Omar Ejaz Rahman is a Bangladeshi academic psychiatrist and epidemiologist/demographer who is currently Dean of Research and Professor of Epidemiology and Demography at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh since February 1,2020. Previously Rahman served as the Vice-Chancellor of Independent University,Bangladesh from January 25,2012,until January 26,2020. He is also an adjunct professor of epidemiology and demography at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health,Harvard University.
