Aziz Al Kaiser Appointed Chairman of North South University Board of Trustees
Dhaka, Bangladesh — June 2025:
Aziz Al Kaiser has been elected as the new chairman of the board of trustees of North South University (NSU), Bangladesh’s first and leading private university. He succeeds Azim Uddin Ahmed following a decision made at the NSU Board’s annual general meeting.
Aziz Al Kaiser is a well-known Bangladeshi businessman, currently serving as the chairman of City Bank and Partex Star Group. He is the son of M.A. Hashem, a founding member of North South University and former chairman of the board of trust, further strengthening his long-standing ties to the institution.
In his remarks, Aziz Al Kaiser stated:
“North South University has come a long way thanks to dedicated leadership and hard work. I aim to take this university to greater heights and make it a global hub for quality education and research.”
NSU vice chancellor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury expressed optimism about the university’s future under the new leadership, noting that Aziz Al Qaiser’s experience and vision would further advance NSU’s mission.
Founded in 1992, North South University is the first private university in Bangladesh known for its academic excellence, global partnerships and research-driven programs.