ZOOMBANGLA DESK: Professor Dr. HM Jahirul Haque has been appointed as the vice-chancellor of Canadian University of Bangladesh.

The Chancellor of the University President Md. Abdul Hamid appointed him on April 21.

Prior to his appointment as the Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr. HM Jahirul Haque served as the Senior Advisor to the Board of Trustees of Canadian University of Bangladesh for a period of almost one year.

Earlier, he served as Pro-Vice Chancellor and Vice Chancellor at University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB).

Professor Jahir earned Award of Leadership Excellence from Business and Applied Sciences Academy of North America (BASANA) in 2019. He has earned his PhD in Engineering from one of the most renowned universities of Ukraine, Kharkiv State Technical University of Radio Electronics in 2001.

He has completed his graduation leading to post-graduation degree from the Cherkassy State Technological University on Masters of Technical Sciences (System Engineering) in 1995 where he also started his teaching career.

Professor Jahir has a strong track record in academic and administration alongside reputation for being as innovative, efficient and a visionary leader. Now his mission is to lead Canadian University of Bangladesh to its next level of success. He has numerous publications on computer and engineering knowledge, published in both national and internationally recognized journals. His contribution to education and research is globally well recognized.