Prof Jahangir resigns as RUET VC

Prof Jahangir Alam has resigned from the post of Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET).

On August 31 (Saturday), he sent his resignation letter to the Chancellor.

Arif Ahmed Chowdhury, registrar-in-charge of RUET, confirmed the issue on Sunday, saying VC Jahangir Alam sent his resignation letter to the Chancellor.

Arif Chowdhury also received a copy of the resignation letter.

He said the senior among the deans can discharge duties as VC now. But, a decision is yet to be taken on who will perform the duty. He, however, hoped that the decision would be finalized shortly.

Earlier on August 20 last, Professor Jahangir Alam joined RUET as its VC after the post remained vacant for over one year.

Prior to the new assignment, he was in the Department of Civil Engineering at Chattogram University of Engineering and Technology (CUET).