Dr Hasanul A. Hasan, a founder member of the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), has begun his tenure as chairman of the university’s Board of Trustees, while founder member Ishtiaque Abedin has begun his tenure as vice chairman.
The decision was made at the 202nd meeting of the Board of Trustees held on Wednesday, September 9.
As founder members of AIUB, Dr Hasanul A Hasan and Ishtiaque Abedin have played significant roles in the university’s institutional development, enhancement of the quality of education and research, and implementation of its long-term strategic plans.
Dr Hasanul A. Hasan is a successful businessman and educationist. He serves as chairman of Chemlube Limited, the sole distributor of MAK Lubricants in Bangladesh. He is also managing director of American Dairy Limited (ADL) and chairman of Subaru Bangladesh Limited.
Ishtiaque Abedin, founder member and vice chairman of AIUB, is also a successful businessman and educationist. He currently serves as secretary general of the Association of Private Universities of Bangladesh (APUB) and has been actively contributing to the development and advancement of higher education in Bangladesh.
In addition to his role on the AIUB Board of Trustees, Abedin serves as chairman of American Dairy Limited and managing director of Chemlube Limited, Shanzaib Limited and Shanzaib Food & Beverage Limited.
Members of the AIUB Board of Trustees, faculty members, officials, employees and the wider university community congratulated the new chairman and vice chairman and wished them continued success in their respective leadership roles.