Dr Md Imdadul Hoque, a professor of the Department of Botany of Dhaka University and Dean of the Faculty of Biological Sciences, has been made new vice-chancellor of Jagannath University (JnU).

As per directive of President and Chancellor of the university, Deputy Secretary of the Education Ministry Md Mahmudul Alam issued a circular in this regard on Tuesday.

Prof. Imdadul Haq has been replaced by Dr Mizanur Rahman.

The new vice-chancellor will hold the office for the next four years.

President Abdul Hamid, also Chancellor of the university, may cancel the appointment any time if needed.