Contribution of Prof. A. K.

Nazmul Karim:

The Prof. A. K. Nazmul Karim was a pioneer sociologist in Bangladesh.

Biography of Prof. A. K. Nazmul Karim:

1) Full name: Abul Khair Nazmul Karim

2) Date of birth:
3) Date of death:
4) Place of birth:
5) Paternal residence:
6) Father’s name:
7) Family members:
August 1, 1922.
November 18, 1982.
Laksmipur, Noakhali, Bangladesh.
Vill.-Falgunkara,
Thana- Chowddagram, Dist. – Comilla.
Late Abu Rashid Nizamuddin Ahmed,
School Inspector.
Wife: Principal Syeda Jahanara
karim(Retired) and three daughters.

8) Educational Qualification:
 Entrance in 1939 AD. from Thakurgaon English High School in
Dinajpur.
 I. A. (1st Class) from Dhaka College in 1941 AD.
 B. A. Hons. (2nd Class 1st) in Political Science from Dhaka
University in 1944 AD.
 M. A. (2nd Class 2nd) in Political Science from Dhaka University
in 1946 AD.
 M. A. in both “Government” & “Sociology (1953) from Colombia
University of America studying 1951 - 1953 AD.
 PhD. in Sociology from London University under Prof. of
Sociology, T. B. Bottomore in 1964. PhD. thesis: “The Modern
Muslim Political Elite in Bengal” (1961-64).
9) Experience as Professor:

 Lecturer in Political Science, Feni College and Dhaka College

(1946-51).
 Lecturer, Dept. of Political Science, Dhaka University (1951-
1955).
 Reader of the Dept. of Political Science from 1-1-1956 to July,
1958.
  Joined as a part time Lecturer in the Dept. of Sociology of
Dhaka University on August 19, 1957.
 Reader of the Dept. of Sociology, Dhaka University from
August, 1958 to 17-12-1965.
 Professor of the Sociology Dept. of Dhaka University from 17-
12-1965 to 15-09-1982 and retired on 16-09-1982.
10) Administrative Experience:
 Permanent Principal of Sociology Dept. of Dhaka University
from 1958 to June 30, 1973.
 Chairman of the Sociology Dept. from July 1, 1973 for three
years. Placed as Chairman for second time on July 1, 1979 for
three years but he proceeded only two months.
 Principal, Political Science Dept. (1967-69).
 Dean, Arts Faculty (1969-70).
 Dean, Social Science Faculty (1976-77 & a few days in 1979).
 Founder Director, Center for Advanced Study and Research in
Social Sciences, University of Dhaka, 1974.
11) Experience in Scholars’ Associations:
 Member, International Sociology Association, 1962.
 President, Pakistan Sociological Association, 1966-67.
 Chairman, Dacca University Sociology Refresher Course, 1969.
 Vice- President, Asian Association of Social Science Research
Council, 1973-75.
 Adviser, Faridpur Manpower and Agro-Industrial Development
Academy, 1977.
 Chairman, Bangladesh Folk Art and Craft Foundation, 1976-77.
 Chairman, Modern Music Academy, Dacca, 1976-77.
 President, Bangladesh Sociology Association, 1979-80.
 President, Bangladesh Anthropological and Ethnological
Society, 1979-80.
 Member, Board of Trustees, Dacca Museum, for several years.
 Formal member, American Association for the Advancement of
Science and American Sociological Association.

12) Participation in the International Seminar- Symposiums:

 Attended the UNESCO Refresher Course in Sociology held at
Agra, India, in December- January, 1960-61.
 Attended as a delegate the Fifth World Congress in Sociology
held in Washington, D. C., 1962.
 Attended Quinquennial Congress of Commonwealth
Universities held in London, 1963.
  Attended as a delegate the Asian Conference of Social Science
Teaching and Research held at Simla, India, in May-June, 1973.
 Attended as a delegate the UNESCO organized symposium on
Social Science Research Development in Asia, Jakarta,
Indonesia, February, 1974.
 Attended the Seminar on Cultural Transactions for the future
organized by the East-West Centre, Honolulu, U. S. A., from
July 22 to July 26, 1975.
13)Publications:
 Bengali books:
o Fagunkara, Dhaka, Sisem Book Corner,1958.
o Samajbignan Sameekkhan, Dhaka, Nawroj Kitabistan, 1972.
o Editor, Bengali translation of George Simson’s book Man
in
Society: Manusher Samaj (translation: Rangalal Sen),
Dhaka, Madina Publications, 1972.
o Editor, Bengali translation of Samuel Koenig’s book
Sociology: Samajbignan (translation: Rangalal Sen),
Dhaka, Paramount Book Corporation, 1973.
 Bengali essays:
o “Muslim Abhijat o Maddhabitta”, Dhaka College Barshikee.
o “Sanskritir Rupantar”, Dhaka College Barshiki.
o “Soviet o Varat”, Arani (Calcutta), March 17, 1944.
o “Dharmer Bibartan o Marxbad”, Arani (Calcuuta), April 14,
1944.
o “Purba Seemanter Adhibasee”, Arani (Calcutta), August 11,
1944.
o “Culturer Larai”, Arani (Calcutta), May 3, 1944.
o “Bhugol o Bhagaban”, Dhaka Bishwabiddaloy Barshikee,
1946.
o “Sahitta o Samajbignan”, Ittefaq, 1362 Bengali.
o “Samajbignan Pradarshanee”, Samakal, January, 1960.
o “Sangit o Samaj Bibartan”, Adhunik Samgit Academy Patrika,
Dhaka, 1974.
o “Sir Syed Ahmad o Unabingsha Shatabdee”, Uttaran, 1958.
o “Banglay Muslim Abadan”, Saogat, 1958.
o “Bangali Muslim Sanskriti”, Samakal, 1364 Bengali.
o “Fazlul Haque o Krishak Andolan”, Mahapurush Fazlul Haque
etc.
 English books:
o Changing Society in India and Pakistan, Oxford University
 Press, Dacca, 1956.
o The Dynamics of Bangladesh Society, Vikas Publishing
House Private Ltd., New Delhi, 1980.
 English essays:
o “Social Life of the Tiparas”, The Pakistan Observer, 14 August,
1949.
o “Pakistan and the Islamic State”, The Muslim World, October,
1953.
o “New Nationalism in Pakistan”, The Islamic Review, London,
1955.
o “Social Stratification Patterns Among the Muslims of Certain
Districts of East Pakistan”, Sociology in East Pakistan, ed,
John. E. Owen, The Asiatic Society of Pakistan, Dacca, 1962.
o “Changing Patterns of an East Pakistan Family”, Women in
the New Asia, ed., Barbara Ward, UNESCO, 1965
(in cooperation with Mr. Md. Badrud Duza).
o “Political Ideas Behind Pakistan”, The New Values, Dacca, Jan.
1955.
o “Social and Economic Background of Islam”, The New
Values, Dacca, March, 1955.
o “The Concept of Crime”, The Morning News, (Dacca), 19
January 1968 (in cooperation with Mr. Md. Badrud Duza).
o “Social Science in Bangladesh”, Symposium on Social
Science Research Development in Asia, Jakarta, Indonesia,
18-22 February, 1974, sponsored and published by UNESCO,
Paris.
o “Max Weber’s Theory of Prebendalization and Bengal
Society”, Bangladesh Journal of Sociology, ed. by Prof. M.
Afsaruddin, Vol. І, No. І, 1983 (posthumous Publication)
etc.
 Essays to be published in books:
o “Social Science in Bangladesh”, for inclusion in the
Directory
of Social Science in Asia to be published by the UNESCO,
Paris.
o “Religion and Society in Bangladesh”, for inclusion in
Religion
in Oriental Societies to be published by Monton Press,
Canada.
o “The Role of Middle Class in Bangladesh”, for inclusion in
the proposed book of Professor Pujan Sen of Calcutta.
Besides these, several stories, autobiography, novels and
 manuscript of book relating to social change are to be
published
by the family of Prof. A. K. Nazmul Karim.

[Ref: A. K. Nazmul Karim Smarak Grantha, p: 1-7]