DUET VC finally joins office amid 'complete shutdown'

GAZIPUR, May 21 (UNB): Professor Mohammad Iqbal, the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET) in Gazipur, finally joined office on Thursday amid a 'complete shutdown' enforced by a section of students.
He entered the DUET campus in the afternoon under tight security amid ongoing student protests.
As weekly and Eid holidays begin from Friday (May 22), the campus was almost empty, with most students having already left the university halls for home.
Later in the afternoon, the VC formally assumed office and began carrying out his duties. He also exchanged views with teachers and university staff.
Professor Dr Mohammad Iqbal said he has been performing his responsibilities since joining on Sunday. He said he has already signed more than 100 official files, including salary and leave approvals for university officials and employees.