ASM Maksud Kamal is a Bangladeshi academic who served as the 29th vice-chancellor of the University of Dhaka.[1][2] Prior to that, he was pro-VC (academic) of the University of Dhaka.[3] He also served as president of the Dhaka University Teachers Association as well as the Bangladesh Teachers Association.[4]

A. S. M Maksud Kamal
আ স ম মাকসুদ কামাল
29th Vice-chancellor of the University of Dhaka
In office
4 November 2023 – 10 August 2024
ChancellorPresident of Bangladesh
Preceded byMd. Akhtaruzzaman
Succeeded byNiaz Ahmed Khan
Personal details
RelationsA. K. M. Shahjahan Kamal (brother)
Alma mater

Career

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Kamal joined the University of Dhaka as a lecturer in 2000 in the Department of Geology. Prior to that, he worked for six years as a scientific officer at the Bangladesh Space Research and Remote Sensing Organization (SPARRSO) and as a research fellow and researcher at the Bose Centre of Dhaka University. He served as the convener of Blue Panel, an Awami League-backed teacher organisation at the university. He was a member of the senate and syndicate of the university. He was also the provost of Masterda Surya Sen Hall for two terms. Kamal, has been elected for the fourth time in a row as president of Dhaka University Teachers Association.[5] He resigned the vice-chancellorship on 10 August 2024.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Dr ASM Maksud Kamal appointed vice chancellor of Dhaka University". The Business Standard. 15 October 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Prof Maksud Kamal resigns as DU VC". The Daily Star. 10 August 2024.
  3. ^ "ASM Maksud Kamal made new DU VC". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  4. ^ "Maksud Kamal becomes DU pro-VC". Prothom Alo. BSS. 27 June 2020. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  5. ^ "Maksud Kamal becomes new Pro-VC of Dhaka University". Daily Bangladesh. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  6. ^ "DU Vice-Chancellor steps down". Daily Bangladesh. Retrieved 10 August 2024.