Farzana Islam (born 1957) is a Bangladeshi academic. She is a former vice-chancellor of Jahangirnagar University during 2014-2022.[2] In 2014, she became the first female vice-chancellor of a public university in Bangladesh.[3] She was one of the most controversial vice chancellor. She allegedly accused of different irregularities and corruption by both Students and Teachers. They also published a book. The 224-page book features reports on different irregularities and corruptions published in different newspapers.[4]
Farzana Islam | |
|---|---|
| Vice-chancellor of Jahangirnagar University | |
| In office 2 March 2014 – 2 March 2022 | |
| Preceded by | M. Anwar Hossain |
| Succeeded by | Md. Nurul Alam[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1957 (age 66–67) Bhedarganj Upazila, Shariatpur District, East Pakistan, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Education | Ph.D. (anthropology) |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Academic |
| Awards | Anannya Top Ten Awards (2014) |
Education and career
editIslam completed her master's degree in sociology from the University of Dhaka in 1980. She then joined Chittagong University as a lecturer of the Department of Sociology in 1982. In 1983, she was awarded a Commonwealth scholarship to pursue a second master's degree in the United Kingdom.[5] However, she was unable to complete her second MA. In 1986, she joined the Department of Anthropology of Jahangirnagar University. She earned her Ph.D. degree from the University of Sussex in 2001.[3]
In March 2014, President of Bangladesh, Abdul Hamid, appointed Islam as the vice-chancellor of Jahangirnagar University.[6] Farzana Islam made AL Advisory Council members at Awami League’s 22nd national council.[7]
Awards
edit- Anannya Top Ten Awards (2014)
References
edit- ^ "Prof Nurul Alam appointed JU acting VC". 2022-03-01.
- ^ "Vice Chancellor". Jahangirnagar University. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
- ^ a b "JU gets first female VC". bdnews24.com. March 2, 2014. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
- ^ "JU VC's corruption list released". Dhaka Tribune. 2019-12-10. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
- ^ Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002; see page 160.
- ^ "Farzana Islam new VC of JU. Besides, she is currently the Chairperson of Nagarik Udyog, a non-government organisation". The Daily Star. March 3, 2014. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
- ^ "Sadeka Halim, Farzana Islam made AL Advisory Council members - National - observerbd.com". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 2023-01-02.