Dhaka, July 25 -- Dr Md Maksud Helali, a retired professor of Mechanical Engineering at BUET, has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET).

The appointment was announced Thursday in a gazette issued by the Education Ministry with the approval of the president and chancellor.

Under Section 10(1) of the KUET Act 2003, Dr Helali will serve a four-year term, receiving the same salary and benefits as at BUET.

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He must reside full-time on campus. The President may cancel the appointment at any time.

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