Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan has offered to step down from his position. He made the announcement at an emergency press conference held on Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the Abdul Matin Chowdhury Virtual Classroom near the Vice-Chancellor’s office. Khan stated that he had taken charge during a critical period and had tried his best to fulfill his responsibilities. He expressed his wish to resign so that the newly elected political government could form its administration freely. However, he said he was willing to continue temporarily if stakeholders and the elected government deemed it necessary to maintain administrative continuity.

Khan clarified that he has not yet submitted a formal resignation letter and will remain in office until the elected government assumes power, pledging full cooperation with the incoming administration. He was appointed as acting Vice-Chancellor on August 27, 2024, following the resignation of former Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Maksud Kamal after the fall of the Awami League government earlier that month. His appointment was made under Article 11(2) of the Dhaka University Order, 1973, with approval from the President and University Chancellor.