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Dr. Md. Anowarul Islam Associate Professor Department of History University of Chittagong Chittagong-4331 Bangladesh. Tel: +880158367357 Fax: +88031726310 E-mail: anowarhist@yahoo.com |
Personal Data:
Date of Birth & Birth Place: 13 January 1969; Pabna, Bangladesh.
Permanent Address: Vill: Sonatala, Post: Bera Sonatala, Thana: Santhia, Dist: Pabna
Mobile: 01716783553
Languages:
Fluent in Bengali, English, and Arabic (reading).
Education:
North Bengal University, Darjeeling, India, Ph.D., History, 2006.
Institute of Bangladesh Studies (IBS), Rajshahi, Bangladesh, M.Phil.,Bangladesh Studies, 2002.
University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh, M.A., History, 1991.
University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh, B.A. (Honours), History, 1990.
Teaching and Research:
Associate Professor of History, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh, September 2005- till now.
Assistant Professor of History, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh, 1998-2005. History of South Asia ( Ancient and Modern Period), Economic History of Bengal.
Lecturer in History, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh, 1995-1998. History of South Asia ( Ancient and Modern Period), Economic History of Bengal. History of World Civilisation, History of Islam.
Visiting Lecturer, Department of Distance Education, North Bengal University, Darjeeling, India, 2003-04. History of South Asia ( Ancient and Modern Period).
Publications / Articles:
Progress of Modern Education in Colonial Bengal, Journal of the Administration, communication & Society , Vol.3; 2001
Martial Law in Pakistan & reaction of the press (1958-64), Itihas Annusandhan, Kolkata, India, Vol.17; 2001.
1970’s general election in Pakistan & Emergence of Bangladesh, Journal of the Institute of Bangladesh Studies, Vol. 05; 1997.
Public Health in Colonial Bengal : An overview, Itihas Annusandhan, Kolkata, India, Vol. 16; 2000.
Indigo Revolt & Contemporary News papers in 19th century Bengal, Chittagong University
Studies, Arts, Vol. 12; June 1996.
Work in Progress
Education and British Raj Expected to be published in 2007.
Papers and Professional Activities:
“U.S. Aid in Bangladesh (1971-1990): A Study”, a paper presented to the “Seminar Series” ‘U.S. Society and Culture’; USIS, Dhaka & Bangladesh Association for American Studies, Dhaka,; Chittagong , Bangladesh, 13November1996.
“Public Health in Colonial Bengal and Role of Probashi”, a paper delivered at 16th Annual Conference of the Paschim Banga Itihas Samsad, Bethune College, Kolkata, India, 24-26 January 2000.
‘Religious policy of Dara Shikoh’ a paper prepared for delivery in a National Seminar on ‘Dara Shikoh’ Aligarh Muslim University, India, 22-24November 2000.
‘ Language Movement (1948-1952) in East Bengal and the role of the News Paper’ paper delivered at the 17th Annual Conference of the Paschim Banga Itihas Samsad, Visha Bharathi (Santiniketan), India, 24-26 January, 2001.
‘Studies in American History in Bangladeshi Universities’ paper delivered at the ‘American Studies International Conference’ The American Center, Nepal & Tribhuvan University, Nepal, 23-26 September 2001.
‘Martial Law in Pakistan (1958-1969) and reaction the Press of East Bengal’ paper delivered at the 18th Annual Conference of the Paschim Banga Itihas Samsad, St. Paul’s College, India, 24-26 January, 2002.
‘Child Labour in Bangladesh: A Study in Garments Industry’ paper delivered at the III International Labour History Conference’, Indian Labour History Association, & V.V.Giri National Labour Institute, New Delhi, India, 11-14 March 2002.
‘Public Health in Colonial Bengal: An Overview’ paper delivered at the 3rd International Convention of Asian Scholars’, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 22-25 August 2003.
Course Taught:
History of the Indian Sub- Continent, (c.713-1526)
History of Bengal up to 1204 A.D.
History of World Civilisation (Ancient period)
History of Islamic Civilisation
Emergence of Bangladesh, (c. 1947-1971)
History of Nationalist Movement of South Asia (c.1947- 2002)
Social and Political Development in Bengal in the Early 20th Century
Colonialism, Post Colonialism Studies.
Dissertation:
For Ph.D. Degree
Title: “Education in Colonial Bengal (c.1854-1947) : A Study in Selected District of Eastern Bengal” Department of History, North Bengal University, 2006.
Supervisor: Professor Dr. Chhanda Chakrabarty, North Bengal University, India.
For M. Phil. Degree
Title: “Bangladesher Obbhudaye Sangbadpattrer Bhumika: Dainik Ittefaq” (Emergence in Bangladesh: The Role of Ittefaq) in Bengali, Institute Bangladesh Studies, Rajshahi, 2002.
Supervisor: Professor Dr. M. N. Quaiyum, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Selected Awards / Grants:
Government of Indian Scholarship (ICCR) Award to study Ph.D. in History at North Bengal University, Darjeeling, 2002.
Awarded the Institute of Bangladesh Studies Research Fellowship, 1995.
University Prize for outstanding Achievement in M.A. Results, 1995.
Awarded a Project funded by Research Cell, Chittagong University, 2002.
Membership in Professional Associations:
Paschim Banga Ittihas Samsad ( West Bengal History Association), India.
International Water History Association (IWHA), Norway.
(M.A. Islam)
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