Md. Anwarul Azim Arif
Md. Anwarul Azim Arif | |
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আনোয়ারুল আজিম আরিফ | |
| Vice-chancellor of the University of Chittagong | |
| In office 15 June 2011 – 14 June 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Mohammad Alauddin[1] |
| Succeeded by | Iftekhar Uddin Chowdhury |
| Vice-chancellor of the International Islamic University Chittagong | |
| In office 28 March 2021 – August 2024 | |
| Chairman of the Social Islami Bank Limited | |
| In office 2017–2021 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 May 1951 |
| Died | 19 March 2026 (aged 74) Chittagong, Bangladesh |
| Alma mater |
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| Occupation | Academic |
Md. Anwarul Azim Arif (1 May 1951 – 19 March 2026) was a Bangladeshi academic and banker. He was the vice-chancellor of University of Chittagong[2] and International Islamic University Chittagong. Arif was the one time chairperson of Social Islami Bank Limited.[3]
Arif was also the chairman of the central executive committee of the Central Shariah Board for Islamic Banks of Bangladesh.[4]
Early life
Arif completed his master's degree in commerce at the University of Chittagong.[5] He completed his MBA at the University of the Philippines.[5]
Career
Arif joined the University of Chittagong as a lecturer in 1976 in the Management Studies department.[5][6] He joined National Bank as a probationary officer in 1984.[5]
From 7 January 2012 to 6 August 2012, Arif was the dean of the Faculty of Engineering.[7]
From 2011 to 2015, Arif was the vice-chancellor of the University of Chittagong.[5] In August 2011, he successfully convinced proctor Dr Mohammad Akter Hossain and three assistant proctors to rescind their resignation.[8][9] They had resigned following bad behavior of Bangladesh Chhatra League activists with them.[8]
Arif was appointed the chairperson of Social Islami Bank Limited in November 2017.[5] He was the additional managing director of First Security Islami Bank Limited.[5] Kazi Osman Ali was appointed managing director of Social Islami Bank under Arif.[10] After his appointment nine directors of the bank resigned which included Hakim Md. Yousuf Harun Bhuiyan, one of five shareholders and head of Hamdard Laboratories (Waqf) Bangladesh.[11] Former chairman of the bank, Major (Retired) Md. Rezaul Haque, was removed and replaced by Arif as part of the Chittagong-based S. Alam Group of Industries conglomerate's consolidation of control over the bank.[12] Arif was appointed a representative of Hasan Abason Limited, a subsidiary of S. Alam Group of Industries.[13]
In July 2021 to August 2024, Arif was the vice-chancellor of International Islamic University Chittagong.[14]
Death
Arif died on 19 March 2026, at the age of 74. He had long been suffering from diabetes and was undergoing hospital treatment at the time of his death.[15]
References
- ^ "Office of the Vice Chancellor". University of Chittagong.
- ^ Chakraborty, Pranabesh; Chittagong (2013-10-02). "Epic "Padmabati": A spellbinder by Chittagong University". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ "SIBL celebrates 26th anniversary". The Business Standard. 2021-11-22. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ "CSBIB". www.csbib.org. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ a b c d e f g "New top brass for Social Islami Bank". The Daily Star. 2017-11-02. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ "Reception to CU VC". The Daily Star. 2011-07-28. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ "Honor Board". cu.ac.bd. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ a b "CU proctor joins office temporarily". The Daily Star. 2011-08-08. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ "Three CU asst proctors withdraw resignation". The Daily Star. 2011-08-05. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ "Prof Anwarul Azim new chairman of SIBL". Kaler Kantho. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ "9 directors of SIBL resign". The Daily Star. 2017-11-15. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ "Major changes in SIBL as S Alam tightens grip". New Age. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ "New top brass for SIBL". The Daily Star. 2017-10-30. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ tutul, titu (2021-07-29). "Prof. Anwarul Azim Arif made IIUC VC". Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ "Former CU VC Prof. Anwarul Azim Arif passes away". The Financial Express. 2026-03-18. Retrieved 2026-03-20.