Professor Dr. Mohammad Abu Zafar Khan, from the Department of Dawah and Islamic Studies at Islamic University, has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Islamic Arabic University. He had been serving as the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the same institution. The appointment was announced in a Ministry of Education notification issued on Monday and published on Tuesday. The notification also stated that the current Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr. Md. Shamsul Alam, has been relieved of his duties and permitted to return to his original post.

According to the notification, the appointment was made with the approval of the President and Chancellor under Section 11 of the Islamic Arabic University Act, 2013. Professor Khan’s tenure as Vice-Chancellor will last four years from the date of joining. He will receive the same salary and allowances as his current position, enjoy other benefits as per regulations, and must reside full-time on campus as the university’s chief executive officer. The President and Chancellor retain the authority to revoke the appointment at any time.

The appointment marks a leadership transition at the Islamic Arabic University, ensuring administrative continuity under the new Vice-Chancellor.