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Source: BDPolicyLab Watch record and cited public sourcesAs of 2026-07-05
The university is currently navigating a period of administrative transition following the appointment of a new Vice-Chancellor while simultaneously addressing public scrutiny and legal allegations concerning its land and trust management.
Professor Dr. Jahangir Alam Khan was appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Global Village.
UGV students and faculty participated in a seminar on professional management accounting education.
Summer 2026 classes officially commenced at the university.
Media reports highlighted allegations regarding land registration issues involving the university trust.
Md. Shah Najmus Shakib published a conference paper on thermodynamic analysis of heat transfer.
Described as the first private university in the southern part of Bangladesh. Founded under the University of Global Village Trust (chairman Dr. Md. Imran Chowdhury). Main campus at 874/322 C&B Road, Barisal Sadar. Sources differ on VC history (Jahangir Alam Khan appointed 2018; Abdul Baqee listed as the more recent appointee for a four-year term); no exact appointment date independently confirmed.
Source: 3 primary source linksAs of 2026-07-05