Prof Kamrul Hasan Khan has been made new vice-chancellor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU).

President Abdul Hamid, also chancellor of the university, made the appointment today.

Kamrul is the secretary general of pro-Awami League Bangladesh Peshajibi Samannoy Parishad and a professor of pathology department of the country's lone medical university.

He will replace Prof Pran Gopal Datta, whose tenure would expire tomorrow.

Prof Datta served the university as VC twice since March 25, 2009.

BSMMU Proctor ASM Jakaria Sapon confirmed the appointment to The Daily Star.