Wakil Ahmed
Bangladeshi academic
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Wakil Ahmed (born 5 April 1941)[1] is a Bangladeshi academic who served as the vice-chancellor of Bangladesh National University from July 2005 until December 2007. He is the former president of the Bangla Academy and the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.[2][3][4] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2004 by the Government of Bangladesh for his research contribution.[5]
Preceded byAftab Ahmed
Succeeded bySyed Rashedul Hasan (in-charge)
Preceded byAnisuzzaman
Succeeded byM. Harunur Rashid
Wakil Ahmed | |
|---|---|
ওয়াকিল আহমদ | |
| Vice-chancellor of Bangladesh National University | |
| In office 21 July 2005 – 26 December 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Aftab Ahmed |
| Succeeded by | Syed Rashedul Hasan (in-charge) |
| President of Bangla Academy | |
| In office 12 February 2002 – 11 February 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Anisuzzaman |
| Succeeded by | M. Harunur Rashid |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 April 1941 |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Academic |
Awards | Ekushey Padak |
Career
Ahmed was appointed the vice-chancellor of Bangladesh National University in July 2005. In December 2007, he was removed from the office.[6][7]
As of 2010, Ahmed served as a supernumerary professor of the Department of Bangla at the University of Dhaka.[8]