Sayedur Rahman to become new VC of BSMMU

A notification issued by the health ministry says he will perform the duties as vice-chancellor for four years

Dr Md Sayedur Rahman has been appointed as the new vice-chancellor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University or BSMMU.

He is a professor and the chairman of BSMMU’s Pharmacology department.

The health ministry issued a notification on Tuesday, announcing that he will perform the duties of the vice chancellor for four years.

According to the notification, Prof Sayedur Rahman will receive a monthly salary equivalent to his current position. He will complete the remainder of his tenure finalising the formalities of retirement from the post on reaching the age of regular service.

However, the notification also reads that his appointment can be cancelled at any point in time.

After the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government in the face of the student movement, the top posts of most government and many private offices were changed amid demands for reforms.

Prof Nurul Haque, who was appointed as the vice-chancellor of Bangabandhu Medical College during the Awami League government, also had to step down.

On Aug 18, the top six officials at Bangabandhu Medical College, including Nurul stepped down from their posts.

Sayedur had previously served as the director and registrar of the Information Technology Department of Bangabandhu Medical College.

He taught at Sir Salimullah Medical College before joining Bangabandhu Medical College.

Sayedur completed his HSC from Dhaka’s Notre Dame College in 1978 and did his MBBS from Chattogram Medical College. He completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Dhaka Medical College Hospital.