Md. Nurul Islam (academic)
Md. Nurul Islam | |
|---|---|
 Nurul Islam speaking on Dhaka College campus in 2026 | |
| Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka Central University | |
| Assumed office 16 March 2026 | |
| Chancellor | Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Preceded by | A S M Abdul Haseeb |
| Pro-Vice-Chancellor of National University of Bangladesh | |
| In office 03 November 2024 – 16 March 2026 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 20, 1971 |
| Alma mater | Jahangirnagar University University of Nottingham University of Salzburg Asian Institute of Technology |
| Occupation | Professor, university administrator |
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Md. Nurul Islam (born 20 December 1971) is a Bangladeshi academic and university administrator. He is a professor in the Department of Geography and Environment at Jahangirnagar University and the current Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka Central University.[1][2]
He previously served as Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the National University of Bangladesh from 3 November 2024 to 16 March 2026.[3][4]
Early life and education
Nurul Islam completed his Bachelor of Science (Honours) and Master of Science degrees in Geography and Environment from Jahangirnagar University, graduating with first-class results in both degrees. He later obtained a PhD from the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom. He also completed postdoctoral research at the Flood Risk Management Research Consortium. Additionally, he received advanced training in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) from the University of Salzburg in Austria, the Bose Institute in India, and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand.
Career
Nurul Islam began his academic career as a lecturer in the Department of Geography at University of Rajshahi and the University of Chittagong. He later joined the Department of Geography and Environment at Jahangirnagar University, where he was appointed as a professor. He also served as the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the National University of Bangladesh.[4][5] He was later appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka Central University.[6][7] Additionally, he is an honorary faculty member at the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom.
Islam is the general secretary of the Pro-Bangladesh Nationalist Party Nationalist Teachers’ Forum unit in Jahangirnagar University.[8]
References
- ↑ "New Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka Central University Dr. Md. Nurul Islam appointed". Bangla Tribune. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
- ↑ "Dr. Nurul Islam joins as Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka Central University". NTV. 2 April 2026. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
- ↑ "Jahangirnagar University professor Nurul Islam appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor of National University". Barta24. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- 1 2 "Professor Nurul Islam appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor of National University". Dhaka Times News. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
- ↑ "Jahangirnagar University professor appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor of National University". Bangla Tribune. 4 November 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
- ↑ "JU Prof Nurul Islam made new VC of Dhaka Central University". Dhaka Tribune. 16 March 2026. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
- ↑ "Dhaka Central University VC Nurul Islam takes office". Deshkal News. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
- ↑ "JU Prof Nurul Islam made NU pro-VC". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2026-04-12.
External links
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