Muhammad Yeahia Akhter

Muhammad Yeahia Akhter is a Bangladeshi academic and university administrator. He has served as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Chittagong since September 2024.

Early life and education Akhter was born on 28 October 1957 in Dhaka, East Pakistan, Pakistan. He completed his Secondary School Certificate at St. Joseph’s High School, Khulna (1971–1972), and his Higher Secondary Certificate at M. M. City College, Khulna (1973–1974). In September 2024, he was appointed Vice Chancellor of the University of Chittagong and concurrently took on the role of Dean of the Faculty of Education. Critics question the rationale behind selecting a retired professor with limited engagement and leadership record.

On 4 July 2025, Akhtar faced heated protests in his office by student activists affiliated with the Islami Chhatra Shibir, Islami Chhatra Andolan, and the Ganatantrik Chhatra Sangsad. A four-minute video that went viral on social media captured students accusing the Vice-Chancellor of not attaining his position by merit, with one stating, "We appointed you, you are obliged to listen to us."