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{{short description|Bangladeshi academic, writer and sports organizer}}
''This article is about the current Vice Chancellor of the Islamic University. For intellectuals martyred in the liberation war, see [[Sheikh Abdus Salam]] .''
{{About|former vice chancellor of [[Islamic University, Bangladesh]]|the educationist martyred in the liberation war|Sheikh Abdus Salam}}

{{Infobox officeholder
Sheikh Abdus Salam (born 1955) is a Bangladeshi academician, sports organizer and professor. He was a long time professor of Dhaka University. He is currently serving as the Vice Chancellor of the Islamic University.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Desk|first=Prothom Alo English|title=Ex-DU professor Sheikh Abdus Salam appointed IU VC|url=https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/ex-du-professor-sheikh-abdus-salam-appointed-iu-vc|access-date=2020-10-05|website=Prothomalo|language=en}}</ref>
| name = Shaikh Abdus Salam
| native_name = শেখ আব্দুস সালাম
| native_name_lang = bn
| image = Shaikh Abdus Salam portrait.jpg
| caption = Salam in 2020
| birth_date = {{birth year and age|1955}}
| birth_place = [[Bagerhat District]], [[East Pakistan]], Pakistan
| nationality = Bangladeshi
| office = 13th [[Vice-Chancellor]] of [[Islamic University, Bangladesh]]
| term_start = 29 September 2020
| term_end = 10 August 2024
| predecessor = [[Rashid Askari]]
| occupation = Writer, university academic, sports organizer
| alma_mater = {{unbulleted list|[[University of Rajshahi]]|[[University of Dhaka]]|[[University of Pune]]}}
}}
'''Shaikh Abdus Salam''' (born 1955) is a Bangladeshi academic, writer sports organizer and professor. He was the 13th vice chancellor of the [[Islamic University, Bangladesh|Islamic University]] serving during 2020–2024.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2024-08-11 |title=তিন বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের উপাচার্যের পদত্যাগ |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/education/higher-education/td2986z4m4 |access-date=2024-08-11 |work=Prothomalo |language=bn}}</ref> He was a professor of [[University of Dhaka]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Ex-DU professor Sheikh Abdus Salam appointed IU VC|url=https://en.prothomalo.com/youth/education/ex-du-professor-sheikh-abdus-salam-appointed-iu-vc|access-date=2020-10-05|work=Prothom Alo|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Bangabandhu is our inspiration: IU VC |url=https://www.risingbd.com/english/education/news/88693 |access-date=2022-10-15 |work=Risingbd.com |language=en}}</ref>


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Sheikh Abdus Salam was born in 1955 in [[Rampal Upazila|Rampal upazila]] of [[Bagerhat District|Bagerhat district]] . He completed his secondary education in 1970. At that time he was ranked 7th in the Jessore board . After completing his higher secondary education in 1972, he was admitted to Rajshahi University . He graduated in Economics from there in 1975 and then obtained his Master's degree from Dhaka University in 1986. Later in 1971 he obtained LLB degree from Dhaka University . In 1976, he obtained a PhD in Mass Communication and Journalism from the University of Pune, India .<ref>{{Cite web|title=University of Dhaka|url=https://www.du.ac.bd/|access-date=2020-10-05|website=www.du.ac.bd|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Professor Sheikh Abdus Salam new VC of Islamic University in Kushtia|url=https://www.daily-sun.com/post/508644/Professor-Sheikh-Abdus-Salam-new-VC-of-Islamic-University-in-Kushtia|access-date=2020-10-05|website=Daily Sun|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=dumcjedu.com|title=Faculty & Staff Profile|url=https://www.dumcjedu.com/About-faculty-staff-profile/?facultyinfo=4|access-date=2020-10-05|website=dumcjedu.com|language=en}}</ref>
Salam was born in 1955 in [[Rampal Upazila|Rampal upazila]] of [[Bagerhat District]]. He completed his secondary education in 1970. At that time he was ranked 7th in the [[Jessore Education Board|Jessore board]]. After completing his higher secondary education in 1972, he was admitted to [[University of Rajshahi]]. He graduated in economics from there in 1975 and then obtained his master's degree from University of Dhaka in 1976. Later in 1981 he obtained LLB degree from University of Dhaka. In 1986, he obtained a PhD in mass communication and journalism from the [[University of Pune]], India .<ref>{{Cite web|title=University of Dhaka|url=https://www.du.ac.bd/|access-date=2020-10-05|website=www.du.ac.bd|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Professor Sheikh Abdus Salam new VC of Islamic University in Kushtia|url=https://www.daily-sun.com/post/508644/Professor-Sheikh-Abdus-Salam-new-VC-of-Islamic-University-in-Kushtia|access-date=2020-10-05|work=Daily Sun|date=29 September 2020|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Faculty & Staff Profile|url=https://www.dumcjedu.com/About-faculty-staff-profile/?facultyinfo=4|access-date=2020-10-05|website=dumcjedu.com|language=en}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
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In 1996, Slam started his teaching career by joining Dhaka University . In 1996, he was appointed the director general of the [[Press Institute of Bangladesh]] by the [[Awami League]] government and held the post until 2001.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rahman |first=Asifur |last2=Adhikary |first2=Tuhin Shubhra |date=2022-01-29 |title=HOW TO BE A VC |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/weekend-read/news/how-be-vc-2949671 |access-date=2022-10-15 |work=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref> In 2008 he was appointed chairman of the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism at University of Dhaka. Then in 2009 he was appointed dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Professor Abdus Salam becomes IU VC |url=http://dailyasianage.com/news/242990/?regenerate|access-date=2020-10-05|website=The Asian Age|location=Bangladesh|language=en}}</ref>
Salam began his career as a research officer in the Ministry of Sports, Culture and Religious Affairs. After working there for four years, he became the director of the Bangladesh Association for Voluntary Sterilization in 1986-8 .

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196 He started his teaching career by joining Dhaka University . In 1996, he became the Director General of the Bangladesh Press Institute and held the post until 2001. In 2008 he was appointed Chairman of the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism at Dhaka University. Then in 2009 he was appointed Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences .<ref>{{Cite web|title=Professor Abdus Salam becomes IU VC {{!}} The Asian Age Online, Bangladesh|url=http://dailyasianage.com/news/242990/?regenerate|access-date=2020-10-05|website=The Asian Age|language=en}}</ref>


Besides, from 2009 to 2011 he was a member of the syndicate of Bangladesh University of Business and Technology . He has been a member of the Academic Committee of Bangladesh Open University since 2011 .<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shaikh Abdus Salam (Dr.) {{!}} SIRCA|url=http://index.html/|access-date=2020-10-05|language=en-US}}</ref>
Besides, from 2009 to 2011 Salam was a member of the syndicate of [[Bangladesh University of Business and Technology]]. He has been a member of the Academic Committee of Bangladesh Open University since 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shaikh Abdus Salam (Dr.) {{!}} SIRCA|url=http://index.html/|access-date=2020-10-05|language=en-US}}</ref>


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In a circular issued on September 29, 2020, he was appointed as the vice chancellor of the [[Islamic University, Bangladesh|Islamic University]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mosharrof|title=Ex-DU professor Sheikh Abdus Salam appointed IU VC |work=Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)|url=https://www.bssnews.net/?p=462002|access-date=2020-10-05|language=en-US}}</ref>
From 2012 to 2019, he was the Director of the Center for Advanced Research in Arts and Social Sciences, Dhaka University. He has also been a Visiting Professor at Oslo University College in Norway and Lucian Blaga University in Romania , Coordinator of the British Council Higher Education Link Program, Director of the Noma Program at the University of Dhaka and a member of the Finance Committee. 4]


Salam has served as the Chairman of the Chess and Carrom Committee of Dhaka University. In addition, he is making significant contributions to the sport of carom and disability at the national level.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-09-29|title=Islamic University gets new VC|url=https://tbsnews.net/bangladesh/education/islamic-university-gets-new-vc-139114|access-date=2020-10-05|work=The Business Standard|language=en}}</ref> Salam made a significant contribution to the establishment of the [[Bangladesh Carrom Federation]] and served as its president for about 18 years from its inception (1990). He is also one of the founders of the [[Asian Carrom Confederation]] and a former member of the Media Committee of the International Carrom Federation. Salam is the President of the Bangladesh Cricket Association for Physically Challenged.<ref>{{Cite web |last=SMSala |title=Bangladesh lifts trophy, defeats India in finals by 9 wickets |url=http://risingkashmir.com/-00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000 |access-date=2022-10-15 |website=Rising Kashmir}}</ref>
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In a circular issued on September 29, 2020, he was appointed as the Vice Chancellor of the Islamic University .<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mosharrof|title=Ex-DU professor Sheikh Abdus Salam appointed IU VC {{!}} Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)|url=https://www.bssnews.net/?p=462002|access-date=2020-10-05|language=en-US}}</ref>


Former members of [[Bangladesh Chhatra League]], who were working as temporary staff at the university, vandalized the officer of the personal secretary to Salam demanding their jobs be made permanent.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Case filed over IU VC office vandalism |url=https://www.newagebd.net/article/181711/case-filed-over-iu-vc-office-vandalism |access-date=2022-10-15 |work=New Age |language=en}}</ref>
== Contribute to sports ==
Sheikh Abdus Salam has served as the Chairman of the Chess and Carrom Committee of Dhaka University. In addition, he is making significant contributions to the sport of carom and disability at the national level.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-29|title=Islamic University gets new VC|url=https://tbsnews.net/bangladesh/education/islamic-university-gets-new-vc-139114|access-date=2020-10-05|website=The Business Standard|language=en}}</ref>


=== Carrom ===
== Publications ==
Abdus Salam has written nine books. Notable among these are:
Abdus Salam made a significant contribution to the establishment of the Bangladesh Carrom Federation and served as its president for about 18 years from its inception (1990). He is also one of the founders of the Asian Carrom Confederation and a former member of the Media Committee of the International Carrom Federation .


* ''Bangabandhu and Dhaka University . Dhaka: Ekattar Prakashani. 2017. {{ISBN|9789849283874}} .''
=== Cricket ===
* ''In terms of Western research and science: Al-Quran . Dhaka: Nirnayak. 2018. {{ISBN|9789849264712}} .''
Abdus Salam founded the Bangladesh Cricket Association for the Physically Challenged (BCAPC) in 2013 to involve people with disabilities in the game of cricket and became its president. Under him, the Bangladesh disabled cricket team won several tri-series, including the Taj Mahal Trophy (2014).
* ''Circulation of history . Dhaka: Nirnayak. 2018. {{ISBN|9789849264699}} .''
* ''Small . Dhaka: Nirnayak. 2018. {{ISBN|9789849264668}} .''
* ''People enlightened in the media and journalism of Bangladesh . Dhaka: Maula Brothers. 5 February 2011. ASIN B0083GTUU4 .''
* ''Mass Media in Bangladesh: Newspaper, Radio and Television (in English). South Asian News Agency. 1 January 1997. {{ISBN|9843002962}} .''


=== Paralympic ===
== References ==
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Abdus Salam has been serving as the Vice President of the National Paralympic Committee of Bangladesh since May 29, 2019 .


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Latest revision as of 23:42, 25 December 2024

This article is about former vice chancellor of Islamic University, Bangladesh. For the educationist martyred in the liberation war, see Sheikh Abdus Salam.
Shaikh Abdus Salam
শেখ আব্দুস সালাম
Salam in 2020
13th Vice-Chancellor of Islamic University, Bangladesh
In office
29 September 2020 – 10 August 2024
Preceded byRashid Askari
Personal details
Born1955 (age 69–70)
Bagerhat District, East Pakistan, Pakistan
NationalityBangladeshi
Alma mater
OccupationWriter, university academic, sports organizer

Shaikh Abdus Salam (born 1955) is a Bangladeshi academic, writer sports organizer and professor. He was the 13th vice chancellor of the Islamic University serving during 2020–2024.[1] He was a professor of University of Dhaka.[2][3]

Early life and education

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Salam was born in 1955 in Rampal upazila of Bagerhat District. He completed his secondary education in 1970. At that time he was ranked 7th in the Jessore board. After completing his higher secondary education in 1972, he was admitted to University of Rajshahi. He graduated in economics from there in 1975 and then obtained his master's degree from University of Dhaka in 1976. Later in 1981 he obtained LLB degree from University of Dhaka. In 1986, he obtained a PhD in mass communication and journalism from the University of Pune, India .[4][5][6]

Career

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In 1996, Slam started his teaching career by joining Dhaka University . In 1996, he was appointed the director general of the Press Institute of Bangladesh by the Awami League government and held the post until 2001.[7] In 2008 he was appointed chairman of the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism at University of Dhaka. Then in 2009 he was appointed dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences.[8]

Besides, from 2009 to 2011 Salam was a member of the syndicate of Bangladesh University of Business and Technology. He has been a member of the Academic Committee of Bangladesh Open University since 2011.[9]

In a circular issued on September 29, 2020, he was appointed as the vice chancellor of the Islamic University.[10]

Salam has served as the Chairman of the Chess and Carrom Committee of Dhaka University. In addition, he is making significant contributions to the sport of carom and disability at the national level.[11] Salam made a significant contribution to the establishment of the Bangladesh Carrom Federation and served as its president for about 18 years from its inception (1990). He is also one of the founders of the Asian Carrom Confederation and a former member of the Media Committee of the International Carrom Federation. Salam is the President of the Bangladesh Cricket Association for Physically Challenged.[12]

Former members of Bangladesh Chhatra League, who were working as temporary staff at the university, vandalized the officer of the personal secretary to Salam demanding their jobs be made permanent.[13]

Publications

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Abdus Salam has written nine books. Notable among these are:

  • Bangabandhu and Dhaka University . Dhaka: Ekattar Prakashani. 2017. ISBN 9789849283874 .
  • In terms of Western research and science: Al-Quran . Dhaka: Nirnayak. 2018. ISBN 9789849264712 .
  • Circulation of history . Dhaka: Nirnayak. 2018. ISBN 9789849264699 .
  • Small . Dhaka: Nirnayak. 2018. ISBN 9789849264668 .
  • People enlightened in the media and journalism of Bangladesh . Dhaka: Maula Brothers. 5 February 2011. ASIN B0083GTUU4 .
  • Mass Media in Bangladesh: Newspaper, Radio and Television (in English). South Asian News Agency. 1 January 1997. ISBN 9843002962 .

References

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  1. ^ "তিন বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের উপাচার্যের পদত্যাগ". Prothomalo (in Bengali). 2024-08-11. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
  2. ^ "Ex-DU professor Sheikh Abdus Salam appointed IU VC". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  3. ^ "Bangabandhu is our inspiration: IU VC". Risingbd.com. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
  4. ^ "University of Dhaka". www.du.ac.bd. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  5. ^ "Professor Sheikh Abdus Salam new VC of Islamic University in Kushtia". Daily Sun. 29 September 2020. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  6. ^ "Faculty & Staff Profile". dumcjedu.com. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  7. ^ Rahman, Asifur; Adhikary, Tuhin Shubhra (2022-01-29). "HOW TO BE A VC". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
  8. ^ "Professor Abdus Salam becomes IU VC". The Asian Age. Bangladesh. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  9. ^ "Shaikh Abdus Salam (Dr.) | SIRCA". Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  10. ^ Mosharrof. "Ex-DU professor Sheikh Abdus Salam appointed IU VC". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS). Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  11. ^ "Islamic University gets new VC". The Business Standard. 2020-09-29. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  12. ^ SMSala. "Bangladesh lifts trophy, defeats India in finals by 9 wickets". Rising Kashmir. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
  13. ^ "Case filed over IU VC office vandalism". New Age. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
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