The Islamic Studies Department of Dhaka University has appointed six lecturers including a Chhatra League leader placed 19th in departmental exam.
Although first-class first students are always prioritised in DU recruitment, the regulation was violated here.
Fortunate candidate Chhatra League central Vice-President Imamul Haque Sarkar Titu superseded 18 others.
Several teachers said Inamul got the job by using political clout and maintaining good relation with DU Pro-VC Prof Nasreen Ahmed.
Department authorities put an advertisement in newspapers for two posts but it ended up recruiting six.
The other five are Rafikul Islam, Farzana Islam, Amir Hossain, Baki Billaha Masum and Jahidul Islam Sana. They got appointment letters yesterday.
Earlier, the recruitment body led by Pro-VC Nasreen approved the names.
The other members of the committee are Arts Faculty Dean Dr Aktaruzzaman, Islamic Department Chairperson Dr Abdur Rashid, department professors Dr Abdul Malek and Abdul Baki.
Prof Rashid said: “We did not violate any regulations. Some candidates may have good results but they are not able to teach well. That is why we picked the efficient one who can perform better.”
Asked why recruit six instead of two, he said: “There are some teachers who are on leave. We need to fill up the posts.”
He, however, advised this reporter to ask higher authorities for further exoplanation.
Shirajum Monira who secured first position in both her bachelor and master courses said: “I was not chosen for reasons unknown.”
To apply for a lecturer, a candidate should have at least GPA 4.25 in SSC, HSC and 3.5 in both graduation and post graduation.
Pro-VC Nasreen said the committee was fair.
There is no hard and fast rule to recruit the first-class holders. They should have good teaching and other qualities, she said.
“In Islamic Studies Department we recommended those who have qualities.”
