| Kazi Shahidullah | |
|---|---|
_01.jpg) Shahidullah at Premier University (2019) | |
| Chairman of University Grants Commission | |
| In office 22 May 2019 – 11 August 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Yusuf Ali Mollah |
| Succeeded by | Syed Muhammed Abul Faiz |
| Vice-Chancellor of National University of Bangladesh | |
| In office 24 February 2009 – 5 March 2013 | |
| Preceded by | M Mofakhkharul Islam |
| Succeeded by | Harun-or-Rashid |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Relatives | Kazi Zafarullah (brother) |
| Alma mater | |
Kazi Shahidullah is a Bangladeshi academic and a former chairman of Bangladesh University Grants Commission during 2019–2024.
Career
Shahidullah served as the vice-chancellor of the National University of Bangladesh during 2009–2013. He taught history at the University of Dhaka.
At the aftermath of 2024 Non-cooperation movement in Bangladesh, Shahidullah resigned from his chairmanship position at Bangladesh University Grants Commission citing illness on 11 August 2024. He had been receiving treatments in Australia since August 2023.
Personal life
Kazi Zafarullah is one of Shahidullah's brothers.
References
- "Prof Kazi Shahidullah new UGC chairman". The Daily Star. 2019-05-22. Retrieved 2019-05-23.
- ^ "UGC chairman steps down citing illness". The Daily Star. 2024-08-11. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
- "National University Bangladesh". www.nu.ac.bd. Retrieved 2018-10-21.
- "NU, JagU get new VCs". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2018-10-26.
- "Prof Dr. Kazi Shahidullah new UGC chairman". unb.com.bd. 2019-05-22. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
- "Begum Zebunnessa and Kazi Mahboobullah Janakalyan Trust Founders". Retrieved 2018-10-26.
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