| Office | Vice-Chancellor of the University of Global Village |
|---|---|
| Office | Director General of BLRI
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| Born | 1952-12-31 (age 74) |
| Born | Brahmanbaria, East Bengal
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| Nationality | Bangladeshi
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| Alma mater | Bangladesh Agricultural University
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Jahangir Alam Khan (born 31 December 1952) is a Bangladeshi agricultural economist and researcher. He is the incumbent Vice Chancellor of the University of Global Village (UGV).[1] Prior to his appointment in the university, he was the director general of Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI).[1] He also served as a director of Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council. In recognition of his contribution in research, the government of Bangladesh awarded him the country's second highest civilian award Ekushey Padak in 2020.[2]
Early life
Khan was born on 31 December 1952 in the Ghatiara village of Brahmanbaria of the then East Bengal (now Bangladesh).[1] His father's name is Siddiqur Rahman Khan. He completed secondary school certificate from Kasba Bi-lateral High School in 1967 and higher secondary school certificate from Bangladesh Agricultural University College in 1969. He graduated in 1973 and obtained a master's degree in 1975 respectively from the Bangladesh Agricultural University in agricultural economics.[1] He received a PhD degree in the same subject from the University of Canterbury in 1983.[3] He completed his post-doctoral dissertation at Lincoln University in 1998.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 ড. জাহাঙ্গীর আলম খান ইউজিভি'র নতুন ভিসি. jugantor.com.
- ↑ 20 individuals, one organisation to receive Ekushey Padak 2020. The Daily Star(5 February 2022).
- ↑ Prof Alam becomes UGV's new VC. The Financial Express.