Rangamati Jan 9, (V7N) - Professor Dr. Md. Atiyar Rahman has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Rangamati University of Science and Technology (RAUST). This decision was confirmed in a notification issued by the Ministry of Education, signed by Senior Assistant Secretary A.S.M. Kashem, under the order of the President.

The appointment is for a tenure of four years, as per Section 10(1) of the Rangamati University of Science and Technology Act, 2001. Dr. Rahman, a distinguished scholar from the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Chittagong University, brings a wealth of academic and research experience to his new role.

The appointment follows months of protests by RAUST students, who demanded the immediate selection of a VC after the position remained vacant for five months. The students recently staged a roadblock in Rangamati, resulting in assurances from local authorities and political leaders that the appointment would be made soon.

Jasim Uddin, a student leader, expressed his gratitude, saying, "Our institution has been without a guardian for far too long. The academic stagnation and disruption have been frustrating. We thank everyone involved for appointing such a qualified individual to lead us forward."

Dr. Md. Atiyar Rahman holds an impressive academic background:

BSc and MSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Dhaka University.

PhD in Biochemistry and Food Science from Ehime University, Japan.

Postdoctoral research at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

He has over 149 peer-reviewed publications and has presented at more than 100 scientific conferences worldwide. His groundbreaking research includes developing organic nanoparticles for therapeutic applications and exploring plant-based solutions for drug discovery.

Dr. Rahman has received numerous accolades, including the UGC Gold Medal 2019, the BAS-AASSA Young Scientist Award 2018, and international scholarships and fellowships.

Commitment to Excellence

Dr. Rahman has served in several leadership roles in scientific organizations, such as:

Joint Secretary of the Bangladesh Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BSMB).

Treasurer of the Bangladesh Biosafety and Biosecurity Society (BBBS).

Editorial positions in international journals focusing on alternative medicine and functional foods.

His extensive experience and dedication to academic excellence are expected to bring significant advancements to RAUST.

The university community looks forward to a new chapter under Dr. Rahman’s leadership, with hopes of overcoming past challenges and achieving academic and administrative progress.

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