Jahangir Alam Khan (born 31 December 1952) is a Bangladeshi agricultural economist and researcher. He is the incumbent Vice Chancellor of the University of Global Village (UGV).[1] Prior to his appointment in the university, he was the director general of Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI).[1] He also served as a director of Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council. In recognition of his contribution in research, the government of Bangladesh awarded him the country's second highest civilian award Ekushey Padak in 2020.[2]
Jahangir Alam Khan | |
|---|---|
জাহাঙ্গীর আলম খান | |
| Vice-Chancellor of the University of Global Village | |
| Assumed office 14 November 2017 | |
| Director General of BLRI | |
| In office 16 May 2006 – 7 December 2009 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 December 1952 Brahmanbaria, East Bengal |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | Bangladesh Agricultural University |
| Awards | Ekushey Padak (2020) |
Early life edit
Khan was born on 31 December 1952 in the Ghatiara village of Brahmanbaria of the then East Bengal (now Bangladesh).[1] His father's name is Siddiqur Rahman Khan. He completed secondary school certificate from Kasba Bi-lateral High School in 1967 and higher secondary school certificate from Bangladesh Agricultural University College in 1969. He graduated in 1973 and obtained a master's degree in 1975 respectively from the Bangladesh Agricultural University in agricultural economics.[1] He received a PhD degree in the same subject from Lincoln College, University of Canterbury in 1983.[3][1][4]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "ড. জাহাঙ্গীর আলম খান ইউজিভি'র নতুন ভিসি". jugantor.com. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
- ^ "20 individuals, one organisation to receive Ekushey Padak 2020". The Daily Star. 5 February 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
- ^ Express, The Financial. "Prof Alam becomes UGV's new VC". The Financial Express. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
- ^ Alam, Jahangir (1983). Income distribution in rural Bangladesh: The effect of village organization with associated improved technology (PhD thesis). Research Archive@Lincoln (Lincoln College, University of Canterbury).