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University Watch
Source: BDPolicyLab Watch record and cited public sourcesAs of 2026-07-05
The university is facing a severe governance and legitimacy crisis due to the prolonged vacancy of its top four administrative positions and scrutiny from the UGC.
The university celebrated Pohela Boishakh with cultural performances.
The four-year term of Professor Dr. H. M. Jahirul Haque as the regular Vice-Chancellor officially expired.
UGC investigated the university for administrative vacancies and the unauthorized presentation of an acting VC as a regular appointee.
A group of 29 law students participated in a luncheon hosted by the Prime Minister.
The Summer 2026 session commenced with course advising and registration.
Government approval granted 10 January 2016; operations began June 2016 (seed established_year 2015 retained). Located in Merul Badda, Dhaka. VC H. M. Jahirul Haque appointed 21 April 2022 (Dhaka Tribune).
Source: 4 primary source linksAs of 2026-07-05