Bangladesh University

Overview

Mr. Jamil Azher is an experienced global leader and technologist with a passion for driving change through innovation, education, and digital transformation. He has served as an advisor to governmental and private sector entities, and is a published author in the fields of software engineering, global outsourcing, and enterprise technology.

As Chairman of Bangladesh University, he is committed to imparting quality education to underprivileged socio-economic groups in a cost-effective and sustainable manner, and to aligning higher education with the country’s long-term economic growth and national development priorities.

Education

Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) in Information Technology
Harvard University, USA   |   2003

BS in Electrical Engineering
California Institute of Technology (Caltech), USA   |   1988

BA in Math-Physics
Whitman College, USA   |   1987
Summa Cum Laude   |   Phi Beta Kappa

Leadership at Bangladesh University

As Chairman of Bangladesh University, Mr. Azher is working tirelessly to impart quality higher education to students from underprivileged socio-economic backgrounds in a cost-effective manner. He is reforming curricula to make education more relevant to the country’s economic growth and to the skills required in a rapidly changing global market.

He actively supports and promotes research in a wide range of areas related to national development, including:

• AI-based analysis for Smart Health initiatives
• Geospatial mapping of roads and river banks
• Air quality detection, monitoring, and management
• Affordable housing solutions for industrial workers
• Sustainable Smart City initiatives and urban regeneration based on hydro-eco zones
• Socio-economic impact analysis of various government projects
• Other technology-enabled solutions supporting national progress

Publications

Mr. Azher is a published author with works focusing on global outsourcing, software engineering, and Microsoft enterprise technologies. Notable publications include:

• Global Outsourcing using Microsoft Visual Studio Team System
  ISBN: 1584504455   |   Published by Thomson Delmar Learning
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• Team Foundation Server in Action
  ISBN: 1933988592   |   Published by Manning Publications
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Overview

Prof. Dr. Md. Jahangir Alam joined as the Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh University, Mohammadpur, Dhaka on 6 April 2025. He is a distinguished academician, researcher, and fisheries scientist with decades of leadership experience in teaching, research, and university administration.

Early Life & Education

Prof. Alam was born on 26 February 1957 in a small village at Keshabpur, Jashore, Bangladesh. He completed his B.Sc. (Hons) and M.Sc. in Fisheries from Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), securing the top position in both examinations in 1979 and 1980.

He obtained his Ph.D. in Brackishwater Aquaculture from University Pertanian Malaysia (UPM) in 1993, strengthening his expertise in aquatic research and development.

Academic & Administrative Career

Before joining as Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Alam served as a Professor in the Department of Fisheries Biology and Aquatic Environment at Gazipur Agricultural University (the then Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University) for nearly 11 years (May 2011 – February 2022).

Alongside teaching, he secured numerous research grants from national and international agencies and supervised many graduate students. He also received the World Bank/UGC funded HEQEP (Window-1) Project as a Sub-Project Manager.

Prof. Alam held several key positions at the university, including:

• Dean, Faculty of Fisheries
• Head of Departments
• Director, International Affairs
• Member, Syndicate
• Member, Academic Council
• Member, Planning & Development Committee
• Member, University Employees Trustee Board
• Member, Teachers & Officers Recruitment Committee

He also served on Syndicate, Finance Committee, Academic Council, and Recruitment Committees of several other public universities.

Career at Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI)

Prof. Alam worked at Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI) for nearly 27 years, serving in multiple scientific and administrative roles:

• Scientific Officer (1984 – 1988)
• Senior Scientific Officer (1988 – 1995)
• Principal Scientific Officer (1995 – 2001)
• Chief Scientific Officer (2001 – 2011)

In addition, he performed duties as:

• Deputy Director
• Head of Planning & Research Division
• Project Director

Awards & Publications

Prof. Alam received the prestigious National Award (Gold Medal) in 2009 for his exceptional contributions to fisheries research and technology innovation.

He has authored over 100 research papers published in national and international journals, along with numerous articles, conference papers, technical reports, training manuals, booklets, and book chapters related to fisheries development.

He also serves as a reviewer for various journals and is a member of editorial boards of several scientific publications.

Professional Engagements

Prof. Alam is actively involved in several national and international professional bodies. He served as:

• Vice-President (2010–2013), Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF)
• President (2014–2015), Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF)
• Executive Council Member, Bangladesh Association for the Advancement of Science (BAAS)
• President, BAAS Section IX

He holds lifetime memberships of:

• Krishibid Institution Bangladesh
• Asian Fisheries Forum
• Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum
• Bangladesh Association for the Advancement of Science
• Fisheries Society of Bangladesh

Overview

Brigadier General Md. Mahbubul Haque, ndc, afwc, psc (Retired)

Brigadier General Md. Mahbubul Haque, ndc, afwc, psc (Retired), was born on 22 July 1964 into a respected and modest Muslim family. He graduated from the Bangladesh Military Academy and was commissioned into the Corps of Infantry of the Bangladesh Army on 21 December 1984.

Over a distinguished military career spanning nearly 34 years, he has held a wide range of command, instructional, diplomatic, and staff appointments, and has made substantial contributions to national security, military education, and strategic research. After an illustrious career in uniform, he joined Bangladesh University as Registrar on 22 January 2019. universuty’s he’s

Education & Professional Training

Brigadier General Haque is a graduate of the Bangladesh Military Academy, where he received his initial officer training before being commissioned into the Corps of Infantry.

He is an alumnus of the Defence Services Command and Staff College and the National Defence College, where he pursued advanced military and strategic education.

Over the course of his academic and professional development, he obtained degrees in:

• Defence Studies
• War Studies
• Security Studies

Military Career

Brigadier General Haque’s military career in the Bangladesh Army spanned nearly 34 years, marked by professionalism, dedication, and exemplary leadership.

Early Career (1984 – 2002)

In the formative years of his service, he held a wide variety of regimental and staff appointments, including:

• Intelligence Officer
• Staff Officer
• Adjutant
• Company Commander
• Instructor
• Personal Secretary to the Principal Staff Officer

During this period, he also served as a Military Observer in United Nations peacekeeping missions, gaining valuable multinational and operational experience.

Senior Leadership Roles (2002 – 2018)

In the later stages of his career, Brigadier General Haque held several key command and staff positions, including:

• Commander of two Infantry Battalions
• Commander of one Infantry Brigade
• Director (Protection), Special Security Force (Prime Minister’s Office)
• Director (Intelligence), Special Security Force (Prime Minister’s Office)
• Director (Logistics), Special Security Force (Prime Minister’s Office)
• Commandant, School of Infantry and Tactics (SI&T)

As Commandant of the School of Infantry and Tactics, one of the premier training institutions of the Bangladesh Army, he played a pivotal role in shaping tactical doctrine, leadership training, and the professional development of officers and soldiers.

Teaching & Academic Contributions

Brigadier General Haque has had an outstanding teaching career in the military education system of Bangladesh.

As a Major, he served as a faculty member in the Tactics Wing of the School of Infantry and Tactics, where he taught officers of the Bangladesh Armed Forces and allied countries how to plan, design, and execute battles at the tactical level.

He later became the Chief Instructor of the Weapon Wing, where he contributed to developing expertise in weapon systems, firepower management, and battlefield effectiveness.

Before his retirement in July 2017, he served as a faculty member of the Armed Forces War Course at the National Defence College. In this prestigious appointment, he trained senior officers in:

• National and military strategy
• Strategic decision-making
• Development of operational and strategic estimates

He also coordinated numerous national and international seminars and served as a recognized expert on Myanmar, its military, and Rohingya-related issues.

Diplomatic & International Experience

In the diplomatic arena, Brigadier General Haque served as Defence Attach/Adviser at the Bangladesh Embassy in Myanmar, with concurrent accreditation to:

• Thailand
• Cambodia
• Lao People’s Democratic Republic
• Vietnam

In this capacity, he represented Bangladesh in various international forums and contributed to defence diplomacy, regional security dialogue, and bilateral cooperation.

His overseas service also includes:

• United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a Military Observer
• United Nations mission in Cote d’Ivoire as Chief of Staff of the Western Sector
• Participation in the 1991 Gulf War, where he played an important operational role

Research & Publications

Brigadier General Haque is an accomplished researcher and academic. He currently serves as a research supervisor for course members at the National Defence College.

He has authored more than 15 research papers, along with numerous articles and training manuals. His major research works include:

• “Trade Imbalance Between India and Bangladesh”
• “Bangladeshi Women in Socio-Economic Development: Analysis and Strategy for the Future”
• “India’s Energy Security Paradigm-A Potential Threat to Bangladesh’s Security”
• “Exploring the Maritime Resources of Bangladesh and Their Impact on National Development and Security”
• “National Development and Resource Scarcity: Optimizing the Use of Public Resources”

Role at Bangladesh University

After a long and distinguished career in the Bangladesh Army, Brigadier General Md. Mahbubul Haque, ndc, afwc, psc (Retired) joined Bangladesh University as Registrar on 22 January 2019.

In this vital administrative role, he brings his rich experience in leadership, strategy, discipline, and institutional development to help strengthen the governance and academic processes of the university, contributing to its mission of providing quality higher education and building future leaders for the nation.