Farzana Islam
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Preceded byM. Anwar Hossain
Succeeded byMd. Nurul Alam[1]
Born1957 (age 68–69)
EducationPh.D. (anthropology)
Farzana Islam | |
|---|---|
| Vice-chancellor of Jahangirnagar University | |
| In office 2 March 2014 – 2 March 2022 | |
| Preceded by | M. Anwar Hossain |
| Succeeded by | Md. Nurul Alam[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1957 (age 68–69) |
| Education | Ph.D. (anthropology) |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Academic |
| Awards | Anannya Top Ten Awards (2014) |
Farzana Islam (born 1957) is a Bangladeshi academic. She is a former vice-chancellor of Jahangirnagar University during 2014-2022.[2] In 2014, she became the first female vice-chancellor of a public university in Bangladesh.[3] She was one of the most controversial vice chancellor. She allegedly accused of different irregularities and corruption by both Students and Teachers. They also published a book. The 224-page book features reports on different irregularities and corruptions published in different newspapers.[4]