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
Personal details
Born	(1934-01-01)1 January 1934 Matlab North, Chandpur, Bengal Presidency, British India
Died	30 November 2021(2021-11-30) (aged 87) Dhaka, Bangladesh
Nationality	Bangladeshi
Alma mater	University of Dhaka Cornell University University of Minnesota University of Michigan University of Hawaiʻi
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]