VC process, VC status and woman VC

In the latter case, the prospect of sustainability is higher, especially in terms of time period because the status gained may even last posthumously. It is not only applicable to VCs but to professors and others. In Bangladesh, there are many examples of highly regarded and dedicated teachers and VCs, among others. I heard from my mother (Syeda Sultana Haq) and others how did a number of my deceased maternal grandfathers like, Prof. Yousuf Ali (Dhaka College), Prof. M. Ershadullah, and Prof. Abdul Halim (Dhaka University) commanded the respect of their students.

I read with interest the recent discussions on the status of VCs in a number of leading Bangladeshi dailies. I have at least two comments to make on those discussions: firstly, there is a perceived need for Bangladesh to review the existing VC process with a view to bringing about a solid improvement in the selection, as well as appointment of VCs; and secondly, the sitting VCs have the opportunity to promote and sustain their status in the society through personal, as well as professional, excellence regardless of the fact whether or not they are accorded a protocol status by the government, for example.

Bangladesh should take immediate measures to ensure gender balance in the appointment of university VCs. I do not think the country has got any female VCs at this point in time. I am confident there would not be any dearth of suitable female candidates for those positions. But the question is: Whether country would afford them an opportunity to serve in those positions in the nearest future?