Dhaka University VC Niaz Ahmed announces intention to step down
He said he would seek exemption from deputation and return to his main role as a teacher
Dhaka University Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan today (10 February) announced that he wants to step down from his post.
He made the announcement at a special press conference held at 3pm at the Professor Abdul Matin Chowdhury Virtual Classroom, adjacent to the vice chancellor's office on the university campus.
"I will seek exemption from deputation and return to my main job of teaching at the Department of Development Studies," Niaz Ahmed Khan said.
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He said the university had been able to overcome the emergency or special situation under which he assumed office, with the support of various stakeholders.
"I now feel that we are at a good stage in discharging our responsibilities and I want to step down," he said.
He added that there is currently no administrative vacuum and the transition can be smooth.
"If the government and stakeholders feel that continuity requires me to stay a little longer, I am willing to do so," he said.
Professor Niaz Ahmed said he wants to step down so that an elected political government can organise the university administration as it sees fit.
"If my cooperation is needed in that process, I am ready at any time," he added.
The vice chancellor noted that he and his team had worked intensively for a long period and that he now needs some rest.
Niaz Ahmed Khan was appointed as the 30th vice-chancellor (VC) of Dhaka University on 27 August 2024.
