UGC chairman steps down

University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Professor Kazi Shahidullah has resigned from his post.

He sent his resignation letter to the Ministry of Education on Sunday.

The letter mentioned that he has been staying in Australia for his treatment since August 20, 2023.

As per consultation of the Australian physicians and his physical condition, he is unable to carry out his duty, it reads.  

In the letter, he mentioned that he joined as the UGC chairman on May 28 last year.

Professor Muhammad Alamgir, a member of the UGC, has been performing the additional responsibility of UGC chairman for a long time.

Kazi Shahidullah previously served as the vice-chancellor of the National University of Bangladesh during 2009–2013. He taught history at Dhaka University.