Professor Dr Gour Gobinda Goswami assumed the position of Pro Vice-Chancellor at Uttara University on Tuesday.
With a bouquet of flowers, the Vice Chancellor of the university Professor Dr Eaysmin Ara Lekha greeted the newly appointed Pro VC.
It must be noted that Dr Gour Gobinda Goswami had already been appointed as Pro VC of Uttara University on January 11, 2024, by the President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, in addition to Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Eaysmin Aara Lekha, who was in attendance of his reception at the university, as chief guest.
In her welcome speech, Professor Dr Eaysmin Ara Lekha said: “Today marks the beginning of a new era. We are elated at the addition of Professor Dr Gour Gobinda Goswami as a member of the Uttara University family and believe that his inclusion to the team will bring greater momentum in our rise to success.”
Registrar Kazi Mohiuddin was among the invited.
"It has been quite some time since a brilliant leader from outside the Uttara University family has joined us. It’s the beginning of a brand new journey.”
Following the reception of the newly appointed Pro VC, members of the Board of Trustees, examination controller, advisors, treasurer, as well as the deans and chairmen of various departments, discussed their expectations for the coming days under the new leadership.
Newly appointed Pro VC Professor Dr Gour Gobinda Goswami commenced his closing remarks with a tribute to the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Furthermore, he conveyed his appreciation to Professor Dr Eaysmin Ara Lekha, vice chancellor of Uttara University and the president of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, for appointing him.
Additionally, he expressed gratitude to the university's founder, Professor Dr M Azizur Rahman, and the Board of Trustees.
Subsequent to his discourse, he committed to elevating the university to unprecedented heights of research prowess under the guidance of Professor Dr Eaysmin Ara Lekha, the vice chancellor.
Dr Gour Gobinda Goswami has been an esteemed faculty member (2003-2024) and professor (2010-2024) at North South University in the School of Business & Economics.
