Professor Dr Md Hazrat Ali. Photo: BSS

KHULNA, May 03, 2025 (BSS) - Professor Dr Md Hazrat Ali took charge as the acting Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Khulna University of Engineering and technology (KUET) this morning, its Registrar Professor Md Anisur Rahman Bhuiyan confirmed BSS.

Later, he joined a coordination meeting with faculty deans, directors, hall provosts and head of all the departments of KUET.

On May 1, the president and chancellor of the university appointed Md Ali, a professor at Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET), as the acting vice-chancellor of KUET.

He will carry out the responsibilities of the vice-chancellor on a temporary basis until a full-time appointment is made, according to a notification issued by the education ministry.