Message of the Vice-Chancellor

Dr. Muhammad Yeahia Akhter
20th Vice-Chancellor

Welcome to the University of Chittagong, the most beautiful university in Bangladesh. Since inception in 1966, the University of Chittagong has grown to become one of the flagship research-led universities, which is well known for the excellence of its teaching, research, and services to local, national and international communities.

The University of Chittagong in continuously flourishing in its quality teaching and impactful research along with its tangible infra-structural developments with commendable architectural designs.

As one of the largest and oldest public universities in Bangladesh, it comprises ten faculties including the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Business Administration. Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Marine Sciences and Fisheries and Faculty of Medicine.  

The University of Chittagong is unique in its campus setting, curricular and extra-curricular activities, and natural surroundings with its defining characteristics. At present, The University of Chittagong has more than 27,000 Students, 48 Departments, 6 Institutes, 25 affiliated college, 993 teaching staff and about 1888 supports staff. The University of Chittagong is one of the leading universities in Bangladesh in terms of quality research conducted by the faculties and students that are published in internationally acclaimed research outlets. The students of this university win the top positions in research, science fairs, sports, computer programming, engineering and venture competitions, debate, games etc. at the domestic and global platforms,  for which students identity the Chittagong University by choice in ever-increasing numbers day-by-day for building their professional and academic careers.

The 21st century has brought unprecedented social, economic, environmental and technological change. We are confronted with urgent challenges, in an era of unparalleled opportunity. There has never been a more crucial time for sustainable development to be front and center of the global agenda.

We have less than 7 years left to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Achieving the SDG will require new knowledge, technological innovation and social transformation. Chittagong University is steadfast in its commitment to generate, build on, and contributes to the SDGs. The Chittagong University’s mission of creating leaders committed to sustainable development is aligned with Vision 2041 where everyone has the opportunity to realise their potential

I wholeheartedly welcome all to take a virtual tour to explore the picturesque scenery and strengths of the University of Chittagong in its academic and natural settings.

Vice-Chancellors of the University Since 1966

The pioneers who sowed the seeds of evolvement

Dr. Muhammad Yeahia Akhter

20th Vice-Chancellor
19 September 2024 to present

Dr. Azizur Rahman Mallick

Founding Vice-Chancellor

01 October 1966 to 31 January 1972

Dr. U. N. Siddiqui

2nd Vice-Chancellor (Acting)

21 April 1971 to 30 January 1972

Dr. M Innas Ali

3rd Vice-Chancellor

01 February1972 to 18 April 1973

Professor Abul Fazal

4th Vice-Chancellor

19 April 1973 to 27 November 1975

Professor Abdul Karim

5th Vice-Chancellor

28 November 1975 to 18 April 1981

Professor M. A. Aziz Khan

6th Vice-Chancellor

19 April 1981 to 18 April 1985

Professor Mohammad Ali

7th Vice-Chancellor

19 April 1985 to 22 May 1988

Dr. Alamgir Muhammad Serajuddin

8th Vice-Chancellor

23 May 1988 to 29 December 1991

Dr. Rafiqul Islam Chowdhury

9th Vice-Chancellor

30 December 1991 to 6 November 1996

Professor Abdul Mannan

10th Vice-Chancellor

06 November 1996 to 13 February 2001

Professor Md. Fazle Hossain

11th Vice-Chancellor

14 February 2001 to 2 February 2002

Professor A. J. M. Nuruddin Chowdhury

12th Vice-Chancellor

2 February 2002 to 2 February 2006

Dr. M. Badiul Alam

13th Vice-Chancellor

8 February 2006 to 24 February 2009

Dr. Abu Yousuf

14th Vice-Chancellor

25 February 2009 to 28 November 2010

Dr. Md. Alauddin

15th Vice-Chancellor (Acting)

09 December 2010 to 14 June 2011

Professor Anwarul Azim Arif

16th Vice-Chancellor

15 June 2011 to 14 June 2015

Dr. Iftekhar Uddin Chowdhury

17th Vice-Chancellor

15 June 2015 to 12 June 2019

Dr. Shireen Akhter

18th Vice-Chancellor

13 June 2019 to 19 March 2024

Dr. Md. Abu Taher

19th Vice-Chancellor

20 March 2024 to 12 August 2024

Dr. Muhammad Yeahia Akhter

20th Vice-Chancellor

20 September 2024 to Present

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