Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Chittagong University has cancelled the appointment of historian Prof Muntassir Mamoon to the prestigious Bangabandhu Chair.

The university sent a letter to Mamun on Oct 19, formally ending his appointment retroactive to Mar 15, 2023.

In the letter signed by Acting Registrar Professor Mohammed Saiful Islam, Mamun was informed: "According to decision No. 2 of the seventh meeting of the Bangabandhu Chair Executive Committee held on Mar 9, 2025, your appointment to the Bangabandhu Chair has been cancelled effective Mar 15, 2023.

"You are requested to return all payments made to you after this date to Chittagong University."

Prof Saiful Islam said Muntassir did not properly fulfil the responsibilities assigned to him. Al...