Khandker Md. Iftekhar Haider

Khandker Md. Iftekhar Haider is a retired secretary and treasurer and acting vice chancellor of Independent University, Bangladesh.[1][2] He is a former secretary of the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment.[3] He is a former chairman of the Probashi Kallyan Bank.[4] He was a rector of the Bangladesh Public Administration Training Center.[5]

Early life

Haider did his bachelor's degree and masters in English literature from the University of Rajshahi.[6] He did a second masters in international economic relations from the University of Dhaka.[6]

Career

Haider joined the Bangladesh Civil Service in 1983.[7]

From 17 February 2014 to 9 December 2014, Haider was the rector of the Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre.[6][8] He was replaced by A. K. M. Abdul Awal Majumder.[8] From 10 December 2014 to 8 February 2016, he was the secretary of the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment.[9] He is the former chairman of Probashi Kallyan Bank.[6]

In June 2017, Haider was appointed treasurer of Independent University, Bangladesh.[7] He was a fellow of the Danish International Development Agency.[6]

Haider was reappointed treasurer of Independent University, Bangladesh in May 2021.[10] On 15 August 2024, Tanweer Hasan resigned as the vice chancellor of Independent University, Bangladesh following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina led Awami League government.[11][12] Niaz Ahmed Khan replaced Hasan but was later appointed vice-chancellor of the University of Dhaka.[11][13] Haider then became the acting vice-chancellor of Independent University, Bangladesh.[14]

References

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5. "Iftekhar Haider reappointed as IUB Treasurer". Daily Sun. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
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8. "Former Rectors". old.bpatc.org.bd. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
9. "প্রাক্তন সচিবগণের তালিকা". Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
10. "Iftekhar Haider reappointed IUB treasurer". The Daily Star. 2021-08-06. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
11. "IUB vice chancellor resigns". The Business Standard. 2024-08-16. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
12. Curtis, John (2024-09-12). "Bangladesh: The fall of the Hasina Government". House of Commons Library.
13. "Niaz Ahmed Khan to be appointed new vice-chancellor at Dhaka University". Bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
14. "From the classroom to the courtroom: The journey of Bangladesh law students advocating for international humanitarian law". EIN Presswire. 2024-11-27. Retrieved 2024-12-09.