Prof. Rafiqul Islam

Taught Bengali and Linguistics in Dhaka University from 1961 till 2003 as Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor and Professor. Also held the position of Nazrul Professor, Dhaka University and Director General of Bangla Academy. Was Vice Chancellor of the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) from 2007 till 2011 and is now its first Professor Emeritus and Head of the Department of General Education. Currently also holds the position of Chairman, Nazrul Institute Trustee Board.

Ph.D. in Nazrul Studies, University of Dhaka
M.A. in Linguistics and Cultural Anthropology, Cornell University (USA)
M.A. in Bangla from the University of Dhaka
B.A. in Bangla from the University of Dhaka

Lifetime Achievement Award in Nazrul Scholarship, 2011.

Publications:
Books: Over 30
Research:  Large numbers of research articles in various National and International Journals on the life and works of Kazi Nazrul Islam and linguistics with special reference to Bengali Language and Literature.