Muhammad Enam-Ul Haque (January 30, 1939 - June 6, 2015)[citation needed] was a Bangladeshi academician, historian and writer who served as the fourth vice-chancellor of Islamic University, Bangladesh[1][2] from May 9, 1995, to September 2, 1997.[3] He was also a professor in the Department of Islamic History and Culture at Chittagong University.[4]
Muhammad Enam-Ul Haque | |
|---|---|
| মুহাম্মাদ ইনাম-উল হক | |
| Vice-Chancellor of Islamic University, Bangladesh | |
| In office 9 May 1995 – 2 September 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Muhammad Abdul Hamid |
| Succeeded by | Kayes Uddin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 January 1939[citation needed] Sitakunda Upazila, Chittagong District |
| Died | June 6, 2015 (aged 76)[citation needed] |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Chittagong |
| Occupation | Professor, university administrator |
Early life and education
editEnam-Ul Haque was born January 30, 1939, in the village of Guptakhali in Muradpur union, Sitakunda upazila, Chittagong District to an aristocratic Muslim family. His father, Mawlana Nurul Absar, was a professor in the Arabic department of Feni Government College and translated the book Muntakhab al-Arabi into English.[5] Haque obtained his PhD from Chittagong University in 1973.[3]
Early career
editEnam-Ul Haque taught at Rangpur Carmichael College, Chittagong College and Chittagong Government City College[5] before joining Chittagong University in 1980 as a professor in the Department of Islamic History and Culture. He also served as the provost, proctor and chairman of the department, and was commander of the Bangladesh National Cadet Corps at the university for a long time.
Vice-chancellorship
editEnam-Ul Haque was appointed as vice-chancellor of Islamic University on May 9, 1995. He established three major departments, computer science and engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, and applied chemistry & chemical engineering. In 1996, he oversaw creation of the Mukta Bangla sculpture ( Bengali: মুক্তবাংলা,ইবি),[6][7] which was planned and designed by Rashid Ahmed.[8][9] He resigned as vice-chancellor September 2, 1997, following protests at the university.[1]
Later career and death
editHaque was a member of the National Education Commission for 1996–97. After serving on the commission, he returned to being professor at Chittagong University until retiring in 2007.[3] He was also a life member of Bangladesh History Council, Asiatic Society, Bangla Academy and West Bengal History Council of Calcutta.[10] He was also an advisor to Sitakunda Samiti-Chittagong.[3]
He died aged 76 on the night of June 6, 2015, at United Hospital in Dhaka.[11] Prayers were offered at Dhaka University and Islamic University for the forgiveness of his soul.[12]
The American Biographical Institute published his biography in the 7th, 8th and 9th editions of their International Directory of Distinguished Leadership.[5]
Bibliography
editIn addition to teaching, Haque published eight research books and many articles in national and international journals.[5] He was proficient in Bengali, English, Arabic, Persian and Urdu.[11]
Books
edit- Bengali:
- History of Bengal: The beginning of the British rule in India (Bengali: বাংলার ইতিহাস : ভারতে ইংরেজ রাজত্বের সূচনাপর্ব).[4] ISBN 984-07-4740-1
- History of Muslim rule in India (Bengali: ভারতে মুসলিম শাসনের ইতিহাস)[13] ISBN 984-560-203-7
- Emperor Zahiruddin Muhammad Babar (Bengali: সম্রাট জহিরউদ্দিন মুহাম্মদ বাবর)[14] ISBN 984-560-204-5
- Emperor Muhiuddin Muhammad Aurangzeb-Alamgir Bahadur(1618-1707) (Bengali: সম্রাট মুহিউদ্দিন মুহাম্মদ আওরঙ্গজেব-আলমগীর বাহাদুর)[15] ISBN 984-560-271-1
- Muslims and the freedom movement in India (Bengali: ভারতে মুসলমান ও স্বাধীনতা আন্দোলন)
- Middle East Past and Present (Translate Yahya Armajani Book) (Bengali name: মধ্যপ্রাচ্য অতীত ও বর্তমান)[16] ISBN 984-560-122-7
- History of modern Turkey and the Middle East (Bengali: আধুনিক তুরস্ক ও মধ্যপ্রাচ্যের ইতিহাস)[17]
- Small freshwater fish in Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশে মিঠা পানির ছোট মাছ)[citation needed]
- English:
- Society and Culture in Islam (compiled book)
- A Short History of Muslim Rule in Indo-Pakistan.
Publications
edit- Sale Deed of Calcutta Sutanuti and Govindpur: An analysis of the Position of the British.[5]
- Bengal Towards the close of Aurangzeb's Reign.
References
edit- ^ a b "Islamic University". iu.ac.bd. Retrieved 2020-11-03.
- ^ "Islamic University". Banglapedia. Retrieved 2020-11-03.
- ^ a b c d একটি নক্ষত্র পতন. Bhorer Kagoj (in Bengali). Retrieved 2020-11-03.
- ^ a b "History of Bengal: The beginning of the British rule in India- Enam ul-Haque".
- ^ a b c d e "Muhammad Enam-Ul Haque by Professor Dr. A.F.M. Khalid Hossain". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2020-11-03.
- ^ মহান মুক্তিযুদ্ধের স্মরণে নির্মিত ইবির মুক্ত বাংলা. RisingBD.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2020-11-03.
- ^ মুক্তিযুদ্ধের স্মারক ভাস্কর্য 'মুক্তবাংলা'. jamuna.news (in Bengali). Retrieved 2020-11-03.
- ^ ইবির 'মুক্তবাংলা'র রহস্য. ব্রেকিংনিউজ.কম.বিডি (in Bengali). Retrieved 2020-11-03.
- ^ ইবির নান্দনিক 'মুক্তবাংলা'. nagorikbarta.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2020-11-03.
- ^ ইবি সাবেক ভিসি প্রফেসর ড. মুহাম্মদ ইনাম-উল-হক এর ইমেত্মকাল. আন্দোলনের বাজার (in Bengali). 2015-06-07. Retrieved 2020-11-03.
- ^ a b ইবির সাবেক ভিসি ড. ইনাম-উল-হকের ইন্তেকাল. Amar Desh (in Bengali). Retrieved 2020-11-03.
- ^ ড. ইনাম-উল-হক স্মরণে দোয়া মাহফিল. Daily Naya Diganta (in Bengali). Retrieved 2020-11-04.
- ^ "History of Muslim rule in India- Enam ul-Haque".
- ^ "Emperor Zahiruddin Muhammad Babar- Enam-ul Haque".
- ^ "Emperor Muhiuddin Muhammad Aurangzeb-Alamgir Bahadur (1617-1707)- Enam ul-Haque".
- ^ মধ্যপ্রাচ্য অতীত ও বর্তমান - ড. মোঃ ইনামুল হক,ইয়াহ্ইয়া আরমাজানী. www.rokomari.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2020-11-03.
- ^ আধুনিক তুরস্ক ও মধ্যপ্রাচ্যের ইতিহাস - মুহাম্মদ ইনাম-উল-হক (in Bengali). Retrieved 2020-11-04.