M Abdus Sobhan (born 1953) is a former vice chancellor of Rajshahi University, and a professor in the university's Applied Physics and Electronic Engineering Department.
[4] The Daily Star in a 2010 report stated that Sobhan had good relations with Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and supported their student organization on campus.
[5] On 25 October 2020, Sobhan denied he corruption and nepotism charges against him at a press conference.
There were allegations of irregularities over the recruitment of his son-in-law and daughter in the University of Rajshahi.
The press conference followed a letter, signed by over 60 university teachers, that brought allegations against him.