Dhaka, Jan. 17 -- New Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud, who took up a part-time teaching position at Jahangirnagar University (JU) last September, will continue taking classes at the university alongside his duties as lawmaker.

His first class as minister is scheduled for coming Thursday.

Last year, the students sought him as a regular teacher after he took a class following request of the university authorities. Later, he was appointed as a part-time teacher by the Environmental Science Department.

Before that, the minister was teacher at East West University and North South University. He completed post-graduation in Chemistry from Chittagong University.

He also completed a Master's in Human Ecology from Vrije University Brussel...