Mohammad Moniruzzaman Miah ( – June 13, 2016) was a Bangladeshi academic. He served as the 20th

vice-chancellor A vice-chancellor (commonly called a VC) serves as the chief executive of a university in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Kenya, other Commonwealth of Nati ...

of the

University of Dhaka The University of Dhaka (), also known as Dhaka University (DU), is a public university, public research university located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Established in 1921, it is the oldest active university in the country. The University of Dhaka w ...

from March 1990 until October 1992. He was awarded

Ekushey Padak Ekushey Padak () is the second highest civilian award in Bangladesh, introduced in memory of martyrs of the Bengali language movement of 1952. The award is given to recognize contributions in a number of fields, including culture, education, and e ...

in 2004 by the

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for his contribution to education.

Education and career

Miah completed his master's from the

University of Rajshahi The University of Rajshahi (), also known as Rajshahi University (RU), is a public research university located in Rajshahi, Bangladesh. It is the second oldest and third largest university in Bangladesh. The university's 59 departments are or ...

. He then joined as a faculty member of

Jagannath College Jagannath University (JnU) () is a public university located in Sadarghat, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Founded as ''Dhaka Brahma School'' in 1858 and renamed ''Jagannath School'' in 1872, and later renamed ''Jagannath College'' in 1884, the institution w ...

. After completing 5 years of studies in

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, he joined the

as a professor of the Department of Geography and Environment. In 1990, he was appointed the vice-chancellor of the University of Dhaka. In October 1992, Miah was selected as the Bangladeshi Ambassador to Senegal.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Miah, Mohammad Moniruzzaman 1935 births 2016 deaths University of Rajshahi alumni Academic staff of Jagannath University Recipients of the Ekushey Padak Vice-chancellors of the University of Dhaka Burials at Banani Graveyard Ambassadors of Bangladesh to Senegal