Uttara University

The Syndicate is headed by the Honorable Vice-Chancellor who is also the Chief Academic and Executive Officer of the University. With a view to intensifying the proper administrative and academic activities, the Vice-Chancellor is assisted by a Pro Vice-Chancellor and a Treasurer. They have been appointed by the Honorable Chancellor on the recommendation of the UU Trustee Board. As per the Private University Act-2010, the Vice-Chancellor is responsible for maintaining and managing the administrative as well as academic affairs by following the guidelines and policies set by the UU Trustee Board.

Prof. Dr. M. Azizur Rahman, founder Vice-Chancellor of Uttara University, is a former Economic Adviser of the US Embassy, Dhaka, a renowned academician of the country and an eminent economist of international repute. He is also an alumnus of Vanderbilt University, a Nobel Laureate University in USA. He possesses ingenuity in national education that benefits the students who would like to build up their sustainable career in modern global market. In this spirit, Dr. Rahman established a remarkable number of educational institutions including Uttara University, Dhaka where meritorious and enthusiastic students are benefited by their merit with qualitative ingredients. Dr. Rahman is the author of different books which are published nationally and internationally.

Prof. Dr. Eaysmin Ara Lekha is the first Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Uttara University. In recognition of her meritorious service and experience in the field of education, she has been appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor by the Hon'ble Chancellor of this University. Before joining as Pro-Vice-Chancellor, she was the Dean of the School of Education and Physical Education and also the Professor and Chairman of the Department of Education. She is the author of a number of books. As a patron of learning, Dr. Lekha has established a couple of educational institutions including Sabira Rouf College, Gopalganj.