Rafiqul Islam (educationist)
Rafiqul Islam | |
|---|---|
রফিকুল ইসলাম | |
Rafiq in 2019 | |
| President of Bangla Academy | |
| In office 1 June 2021 – 30 November 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Anisuzzaman |
| Succeeded by | Selina Hossain |
| Vice-Chancellor of University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh | |
| In office 2007–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Kazi Shahid Ahmed |
| Succeeded by | Imran Rahman |
| Director General of Bangla Academy | |
| In office 30 April 2001 – 31 December 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Syed Anwar Husain |
| Succeeded by | Abul Mansur Muhammad Abu Musa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 January 1934 Matlab North, Chandpur, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died | 30 November 2021 (aged 87) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Educationist, researcher, writer |
| Known for | Nazrul research |
| Awards | full list |
Rafiqul Islam (1 January 1934 – 30 November 2021) was a Bangladeshi educationist, scholar, writer, linguist and cultural activist. He served at the Bangla Academy as a president (2021) and a director general (2001). He was inducted as a National Professor by the Government of Bangladesh in July 2018. He was a vice-chancellor (2007–2011), professor emeritus and adviser to the Centre for Bangla Studies of the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB). He served as the chairman of the Nazrul Institute Trustee Board. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2001 and Independence Day Award in 2012 by the Government of Bangladesh.
Islam's notable books include Nazrul Nirdeshika, Bhashtottya, An Introduction to Colloquial Bengali, Bangladesher Swadhinota Sangram, Bhasha Andolan O Shahid Minar, Dhakar Kotha, Bhasha Andolan o Muktijhuddher Shahitya, Swadhinotar Sangrame Dhaka Biswabidyalaya, and Dhaka Biswabidyalayar Ashi Bosor.