BSS-33 Atiur Rahman appointed as ‘Bangabandhu Chair’ at DU

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Atiur Rahman appointed as ‘Bangabandhu Chair’ at DU

DHAKA, Oct 31, 2019 (BSS) – Former Bangladesh Bank Governor and Honorary
Professor of Dhaka University (DU) Development Studies Department Dr Atiur
Rahman has been appointed as ‘Bangabandhu Chair’ of the university.

DU Syndicate at a meeting held on October 30, 2019 with Vice-Chancellor
Prof Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman in the chair gave him this appointment, said a DU
press release today.

Earlier, a high-level Selection Board recommended him for this
prestigious post.

Prof Dr Atiur Rahman will discharge his duties for a period of one year
as ‘Bangabandhu Chair’ which was established at DU History Department.

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