Timeline
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| Vice-chancellor of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology | |
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since 12 September 2024 | |
| Civil Engineering Department | |
| Style | Chief Executive of BUET |
| Type | Vice-chancellor |
| Abbreviation | VC-BUET |
| Reports to | Chancellor of BUET |
| Residence | BUET Campus (required as per his role) |
| Seat | Dhaka |
| Nominator | Ministry of Education |
| Appointer | President of Bangladesh (as Chancellor) |
| Term length | Four years [1] |
| Inaugural holder | M. A. Rashid |
| Formation | 1 June 1962 |
| Website | eee.buet.ac.bd |
The Vice-Chancellor of the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology serves as the chief executive officer, responsible for overseeing the academic and administrative functions of the university. Appointed by the President of Bangladesh, who serves as the Chancellor of BUET, the Vice-Chancellor plays a central role in guiding the university's strategic direction and ensuring compliance with national educational policies. [2] This role includes heading the BUET Syndicate, the institution’s highest governing body, which makes key decisions on academic standards, policies, and resource allocation. [3]
Additionally, the VC collaborates with various university bodies, such as the Academic Council and the Finance Committee, to implement educational reforms and enhance BUET’s research capabilities. [4] Vice-Chancellors are often senior professors with extensive experience and academic expertise, contributing to BUET’s reputation as one of Bangladesh’s leading engineering institutions. [5]
Following is the chronological list of the vice-chancellor of BUET: [6]
| No. | Officeholder | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M. A. Rashid | 1 June 1962 | 16 March 1970 |
| 2 | Mohammed Abu Naser | 16 March 1970 | 25 April 1975 |
| 3 | Wahiduddin Ahmed | 25 April 1975 | 24 April 1983 |
| 4 | Abdul Matin Patwari | 24 April 1983 | 25 April 1987 |
| 5 | Musharrof Husain Khan | 25 April 1987 | 24 April 1991 |
| 6 | Muhammad Shahjahan | 24 April 1991 | 27 November 1996 |
| 7 | Iqbal Mahmud | 27 November 1996 | 14 October 1998 |
| 8 | Nooruddin Ahmed | 14 October 1998 | 30 August 2002 |
| 9 | Alee Murtuza | 30 August 2002 | 29 August 2006 |
| 10 | A. M. M. Safiullah | 30 August 2006 | 29 August 2010 |
| 11 | S. M. Nazrul Islam | 30 August 2010 | 13 September 2014 |
| 12 | Khaleda Ekram | 14 September 2014 | 24 May 2016 |
| 13 | Saiful Islam | 22 June 2016 | 25 June 2020 |
| 14 | Satya Prasad Majumder | 25 June 2020 | 18 August 2024 |
| 15 | A. B. M. Badruzzaman | 12 September 2024 | Incumbent |
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