Highlights
- The resignation of Niaz Ahmed Khan as Vice-Chancellor of University of Dhaka has not been finalized yet.
- Education Minister A. N. M. Ehsanul Haque Milon said he has received the resignation letter but has not accepted it officially.
- The final decision will be taken later by the minister.
- The minister also said the Dhaka University VC is a qualified and respectable person who could serve in other roles in the future.
Minister Speaks About the Resignation
Education and Primary Education Minister A. N. M. Ehsanul Haque Milon said that the resignation issue of Niaz Ahmed Khan from the post of Vice-Chancellor of University of Dhaka is not yet finalized.
He made the statement on Saturday (14 March) while speaking to journalists at an iftar gathering at his residence on Minto Road in Dhaka.
When asked whether the unresolved issue of the VC has created an administrative deadlock at the university, the minister explained that the matter is still under consideration.
He said:
“এখানে একটা গ্যাপ রয়েছে। আমি তাঁর পদত্যাগপত্র গ্রহণ করেছি, কিন্তু একসেপ্ট করিনি। শুধু দরখাস্তটি গ্রহণ করেছি। তাকে এখনো জানানো হয়নি যে এটি চূড়ান্তভাবে গৃহীত হয়েছে। যতক্ষণ পর্যন্ত আমি নিজে চূড়ান্ত সিদ্ধান্ত না নিচ্ছি, ততক্ষণ পর্যন্ত বিষয়টি খোলা থাকবে।”
Translation: “There is a gap here. I have received his resignation letter, but I have not accepted it. I have only received the application. He has not yet been informed that it has been finally accepted. Until I make a final decision myself, the matter will remain open.”
Minister Praises the VC
The education minister also spoke positively about the current VC.
He said:
“তিনি একজন ভদ্র (জেন্টেলম্যান) ও কোয়ালিফাইড (যোগ্য) ব্যক্তি। আমি মনে করি তাকেও আমাদের বিভিন্ন জায়গায় কাজে লাগানোর সুযোগ রয়েছে।”
Translation: “He is a gentleman and a qualified person. I believe there are opportunities to utilize him in different roles.”
During the discussion, the minister also mentioned the possibility of involving him in various councils, including the Accreditation Council.
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VC Submitted Resignation on February 22
Earlier, on 22 February, Professor Niaz Ahmed Khan submitted his resignation from the position of Vice-Chancellor of University of Dhaka.
He formally handed over the resignation letter to Education Minister A. N. M. Ehsanul Haque Milon.
At that time, the VC’s protocol officer Mohammad Firoz said:
“উপাচার্য মহোদয় সকালে মন্ত্রীর কাছে পদত্যাগপত্র জমা দিয়ে এসেছেন। যদিও মন্ত্রণালয় থেকে এখনও কিছু জানানো হয়নি। পদত্যাগপত্র গৃহীত হওয়ার পর বাকি প্রক্রিয়া সম্পন্ন হবে।”
Translation: “The Vice-Chancellor submitted his resignation letter to the minister in the morning. However, nothing has yet been communicated from the ministry. The remaining procedures will be completed after the resignation is accepted.”
Source: The Daily Campus
