The government today appointed Prof Md Hazrat Ali of Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (Cuet) as the interim vice-chancellor of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (Kuet).

According to an Education Ministry notice, he will serve temporarily until a permanent VC is appointed. Prof Ali, a Grade-1 civil engineering professor, will receive the same salary, allowances, and benefits as his current post.

He is required to reside on the Kuet campus and perform duties as the university’s chief executive. The appointment can be revoked by the President at any time.

The decision follows the recent removal of Kuet’s previous VC and pro-VC amid ongoing student protests.

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