Dhaka, March 28 -- The newly appointed vice-chancellor (VC) of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Prof Dr Deen Md Nurul Haque took the charge officially on Thursday, pledging not to tolerate any sort of corruption.

"I will not entertain any unjust demands [...]. I will not do any corruption. No corruption will be tolerated," he said at a press conference at the university's Shahid Dr Milton Hall after taking charge as the 12th VC of BSMMU.

Seeking cooperation from all, the prominent ophthalmologist emphasised strengthening medical education, quality healthcare, and research, as those are crucial for the advancement of the medical profession.

Prof Dr Deen Md Nurul Haque replaced Prof Dr Sharfuddin Ahmed as the vice-chan...