Jahangir Alam Khan Explained

Jahangir Alam Khan
Native Name:জাহাঙ্গীর আলম খান
Native Name Lang:bn
Office1:Vice-Chancellor of the University of Global Village
Term Start1:14 November 2017
Office2:Director General of BLRI
Term Start2:16 May 2006
Term End2:7 December 2009
Birth Date:31 December 1952
Birth Place:Brahmanbaria, East Bengal
Nationality:Bangladeshi
Alma Mater:Bangladesh Agricultural University
Awards:Ekushey Padak (2020)

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]

Early life

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ড. জাহাঙ্গীর আলম খান ইউজিভি'র নতুন ভিসি . jugantor.com . 7 February 2020.
  2. Web site: 20 individuals, one organisation to receive Ekushey Padak 2020 . The Daily Star . 5 February 2020 . en . 5 February 2020.
  3. Web site: Express . The Financial . Prof Alam becomes UGV's new VC . The Financial Express . 7 February 2020 . en.
  4. Alam . Jahangir . Income distribution in rural Bangladesh: The effect of village organization with associated improved technology . 1983 . PhD . Research Archive@Lincoln (Lincoln College, University of Canterbury) .