Professor Dr. Mohammad Masum Iqbal has been appointed as Pro-Vice Chancellor of Daffodil International University. Ministry of Education issued an official memo on July31,2025 confirmed his appointment as appointed by the Honorable President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and Chancellor of Daffodil International University. He formally handed over his joining letter today on 07, August 2025 to Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman, Board of Trustees of Daffodil International University. Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman, Board of Trustees welcomed him at his new position and congratulated him.

Professor Dr. Mohammed Masum Iqbal began his teaching career in 2001 at Daffodil Institute of IT (DIIT) as a lecturer. Later in 2002 when Daffodil International University (DIU) was established he joined there as a lecturer. With more than two decades of academic and administrative leadership, he has served as Head of the Department, Associate Dean, and now Dean, contributing significantly to the advancement of business education in Bangladesh.

A scholar from Chandpur, Professor Masum Iqbal earned his PhD in Banking and Insurance from the University of Dhaka, along with an MBA and BBS in Marketing from the University of Rajshahi. His academic expertise spans Marketing, Services Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, and Social Business.

Dr. Iqbal has established a strong global footprint through his roles as Guest Professor at UCSI University, Malaysia and participation in the Erasmus+ Program at Anadolu University, Turkey. A prolific scholar, he has authored over 50 research publications indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, and recently published a textbook on Services Marketing with Bangladesh Open University.

He serves as the Director of DIU’s Yunus Social Business Centre and Belt and Road Research Centre, playing a vital role in international collaboration and curriculum development. He frequently speaks at global conferences and is a recognized figure in social business education. Known for his visionary leadership, academic integrity, and commitment to innovation, Dr. Iqbal remains a respected force in shaping the future of business education in Bangladesh and beyond