Rafiqul Islam | |
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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 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Matlab North, Chandpur, Bengal Presidency, British India | 1 January 1934
Died | 30 November 2021 Dhaka, Bangladesh | (aged 87)
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 was the president of Bangla Academy since May 2021 until his death.[1] He was inducted as a National Professor by the Government of Bangladesh in July 2018.[2] 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).[2][3] He served as the chairman of the Nazrul Institute Trustee Board.[2] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2001 and Independence Day Award in 2012 by the Government of Bangladesh.[4]
Rafiqul 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.[5]
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