4 retired teachers selected as UGC professors

Four renowned researchers have been selected as professors of University Grants Commission (UGC) for the next two years, reports UNB.

The decision was made at a meeting chaired by UGC chairman professor Kazi Shahidullah on Tuesday, said a press release.

The selected UGC professors were- Fakrul Alam, retired professor of English department at Dhaka University, Khorshed Ahmed Kabir, retired professor of Nuclear Engineering at Dhaka University, ABM Abdullah, retired professor of Medicine at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University and Abdul Mannan Akanda, ex-vice chancellor and retired professor of Plant Pathology of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University.

According to UGC professorship guideline, the retired renowned researchers are given the UGC professorship.

The UGC professors will receive a monthly honorarium, which shall be equivalent to the highest monthly salary of a selection grade professor. The UGC professor will be attached to a university or an approved research institution of his/her choice.