Abu Taher (academic)

Md. Abu Taher (মো. আবু তাহের) is a Bangladeshi academic and the 19th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Chittagong. He is also a full-time member of the University Grants Commission (Bangladesh). Previously, he served as Pro-Vice Chancellor of Southeast University and Treasurer of Bangladesh Open University.

Early life
Md. Abu Taher was born at Madarsha Union of Satkania Upazila in Chittagong.

Education life
Md. Abu Taher completed his primary education at Babunagar Government Primary School of Madarsha Union, his secondary education at Amilaish Kanchana Banga Chandra Ghosh Institute, and his higher secondary education at Chittagong College. Later, he completed his higher education at University of Chittagong, Inha University, South Korea, and Texas A&M University, USA.

Career
Md. Abu Taher started his career by joining Government Commerce College after passing the BCS examination. In 1995, he joined Chittagong University as a teacher of the Department of Management, and in 2004, he became a professor of the department. Earlier, he served as the Pro-Vice Chancellor of Southeast University and Treasurer of Bangladesh Open University. In addition to teaching, he worked in important positions in various local and foreign organisations and projects, including the World Bank, the ILO, and the British Council.

Publication
More than 70 articles written by Professor Abu Taher have been published. His 10 books on business administration are being read as undergraduate and postgraduate-level texts. He has presented 28 papers at various international conferences.