A. S. M. Amanullah (born 9 February 1965) is a Bangladeshi sociologist. He currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Sociology at Dhaka University and is the Vice-Chancellor of the National University, Bangladesh.[1]
A. S. M. Amanullah | |
|---|---|
এ এস এম আমানুল্লাহ | |
| Vice-Chancellor of the National University, Bangladesh | |
| Assumed office 28 August 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Md. Mashiur Rahman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 February 1965 |
| Education | PhD |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka University of New South Wales |
Early life
editAmanullah completed his Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) with honors and his Master of Social Science (MSS) degrees, both with first-class distinction, from the Department of Sociology at Dhaka University. He earned his PhD from the University of New South Wales in 2002.[2]
Career
editAmanullah began his academic career in 1993 as a lecturer in the Department of Sociology at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology. In 1994, he joined the Department of Sociology at Dhaka University, where he currently holds a professorship. Additionally, he has taught at Independent University, Bangladesh, and North South University. He has also served as Advisor and Program Director for the Master of Public Health (MPH) and Applied Sociology programs at ASA University Bangladesh. His academic contributions extend to collaboration with various non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Under his theoretical guidance and academic leadership, the Government of Bangladesh incorporated a separate chapter on HIV and AIDS into the national curriculum for secondary and higher secondary education, technical education, religious education, and non-formal education sectors.[2]
On 28 August 2024, A. S. M. Amanullah was appointed Vice-Chancellor of the National University, Bangladesh.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Professor ASM Amanullah appointed as VC of National University". The Business Standard. 28 August 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Profile of Dr. A. S. M. Amanullah". University of Dhaka. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ "Govt appoints Prof ASM Amanullah as NU VC". New Age. 28 August 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.