EU gets new Dean
City Desk :
Professor Brigadier General (Retd.) A K M Iqbal Azim, ndc, psc, G+ has joined Eastern University as the Dean and Professor of the School of Business Administration.
His appointment marks an important step in strengthening the university’s academic leadership and propelling the quality of business education.
Dr. Azim brings with him a strong combination of leadership experience, academic excellence, and institutional vision. A graduate of the prestigious National Defence College (NDC), Defence Services Command and Staff (DSCSC) College and Artillery Centre & School (ACS), he also holds a PhD with Fellowship from RU (IBS), MBA from Canada, Master of Defence Studies (MDS) from NU and Master of Science Technical (MST) from NU where he achieved excellent academic results. His background reflects disciplined leadership, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of higher education.
Before joining Eastern University, Dr. Azim served as the Vice Chancellor (Designate) of Synergy University Bangladesh and Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) at Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP). He is the academic specialist of Public Service Commission (PSC).
He also served as the Commandant of ACS and Principal of Rajshahi Cadet College, his alma mater with utmost efficiency.
During his tenure, he worked closely with faculties, instructors and students. He supervised & moderated a good number of postgraduate researches, contributed to curriculum development and academic quality improvement. He possesses a book publication based on doctoral research in his credit including few article publications.
In addition, Dr. Azim has extensive international exposure. He has attended academic courses abroad, presented Bangladesh in international academic and security forums, participated in United Nations peacekeeping & observer missions, and visited numerous countries across Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East.
These experiences have given him a global perspective that he now brings to Eastern University. He has keen interest in golfing and sports. He is married and proud father of a daughter.
Eastern University believes that Dr. Azim’s unique leadership will play a vital role in strengthening the School of Business Administration, enhancing research and industry engagement, and preparing students to meet national and global challenges. The university warmly welcomes Professor Brig Gen Dr Azim and looks forward to his valuable contributions to academic excellence and institutional growth.
