The government has appointed new vice-chancellors at four public universities in Bangladesh. The Ministry of Education’s Secondary and Higher Education Division issued separate notifications on Monday, June 8, 2026, confirming the appointments. The universities include Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Pirojpur Science and Technology University, Rabindra University, and the newly established Lakshmipur Science and Technology University.

According to the notifications, Professor S.M. Hemayet Jahan, from the Department of Entomology at Patuakhali Science and Technology University, has been appointed as its new vice-chancellor, replacing Professor Kazi Rafiqul Islam. Professor Mohammad Sabirol Islam Hawlader from Rajshahi University’s Arabic Department has been named vice-chancellor of Pirojpur Science and Technology University, succeeding Professor Md. Shahidul Islam. At Rabindra University, Professor Tahmina Akhter from the Institute of Social Welfare and Research at Dhaka University has replaced Professor S.M. Hasan Talukder. Professor Mohammad Hanif, formerly of Noakhali Science and Technology University, has been appointed the first vice-chancellor of Lakshmipur Science and Technology University.

Each appointment will remain effective for four years from the date the respective vice-chancellors assume office.