University of Information Technology and Sciences

The University of Information Technology & Sciences is a university in Baridhara, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Its vice chancellor is Muhammad Samad.HistoryUniversity of Information Technology and Sciences, the first IT-based private university in Bangladesh, was founded on 7 August 2003 as a non-profit organization. Information Science and Technology Solution Ltd (ISTS), a concern of PHP Family headed by Sufi Mohammed Mizanur Rahman Chowdury, is the sponsor of UITS. It endeavors to remain at the cutting edge of building knowledge and skills, integrated with human values and ethical practices in Bangladesh. It is a science and technological knowledge-based center that provides marketable skills for younger generations who may be gainfully employed nationally and internationally.AdministrationThe president of the republic is ex-official chancellor of the university. The vice chancellor is the chief executive. Each academic department has its own head.On top of the administration, there is the Board of Governors (BoG), headed by a chairperson, which oversees policy matters. In the academic sphere, the highest authority is vested in the Academic Council represented by heads of schools and teaching departments, representatives of teachers and nominated members who are experienced and associated with education, science, culture, industries, media and scientific and cultural organizations in the country. The council is presided over by the vice chancellor. In his absence, the pro vice chancellor chairs the council. The registrar of the acts as the secretary who is also the custodian of the university seal.Academic Council Vice Chancellor: Muhammad Samad Pro-Vice Chancellor: Choudury M Zakaria Treasurer: Professor K M Saiful Islam Khan (Acting) Registrar: Lt Col (Retd) AFM Khairul Basher