Maksud Kamal, president of Dhaka University Teachers' Association, has been made new pro vice-chancellor of the university.
As per DU order, 1973, he was appointed in the post for four years by President Abdul Hamid, chancellor of the university.
He, also founder chairman of Disaster Science and Management dept, will replace outgoing prof Dr Nasrin Ahmed.
Prof Maksud has been president of Dhaka University Teachers' Association for four consecutive terms.