A.F. Salahuddin Ahmed
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A.F. Salahuddin Ahmed is a historian from the Indian subcontinent
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, where his paternal grandfather Moulvi Ahmed, maternal grandfather Azizul Haque
,and his father, Abu Ahmed Faizul Mohi also studied. Salahuddin received I.A.from Surendranath College
,formerly Ripon College, B.A. (Hons.) from Presidency College
, M.A. from Calcutta University, and M.A.from the School of Oriental and African Studies of University of Pennsylvania
, and Ph.D. (1961) from the University of London
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Kolkata, MA from Calcutta University, and B.A. (Hons.) from University College London
, and she was the retired Principal of Home Economics College, Dhaka. Hamida, who recently passed away, provided support and inspiration to Salahuddin in his professional career throughout their long 60 years of married life.
, Bangladesh
, formerly, East Pakistan
,when he and his family migrated to Pakistan
after the partition of India
. He was a lecturer, reader, and professor of history at Rajshahi University
. He was also professor of history at Jahangir Nagar University and Dhaka University, the job from which he retired in 1984. In 1963, Dr. Ahmed was invited by the American Historical Association as a Visiting Lecturer in South Asian History at the University of Pennsylvania
and University of Chicago
. He was also UNESCO
Cultural Fellow at Kyoto University
, Japan (1956) Dr. Ahmed was also associated with Independent University, Bangladesh
as Professor of National Culture and Heritage, and he served as the President of the National Association of Social Sciences of Bangladesh, and Chairman of the United Nations Association of Bangladesh), and participated in many international conferences and seminars.
In 2004, Professor Salahuddin Ahmed in collaboration with Dr. Bazlul Momin Choudhury, published a comprehensive editorial volume on the history of Bangladesh, entitled Bangladesh:National Culture and Heritage: An Introductory Reader, which gives an overview of the land, society, culture and religions, and history of the peoples of Bangladesh.
Some other notable books in English and Bengali by Professor Salahuddin Ahmed are:
He has also contributed many articles in professional journals.
, and his association with Radical Democratic Party
founded by M.N.Roy.
Indian subcontinent
The Indian subcontinent, also Indian Subcontinent, Indo-Pak Subcontinent or South Asian Subcontinent is a region of the Asian continent on the Indian tectonic plate from the Hindu Kush or Hindu Koh, Himalayas and including the Kuen Lun and Karakoram ranges, forming a land mass which extends...
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Education
Salahuddin Ahmed was educated at the renowned Presidency College, KolkataPresidency College, Kolkata
Presidency University, Kolkata, formerly Hindu College and Presidency College, is a unitary, state aided university, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. and one of the premier institutes of learning of liberal arts and sciences in India. In 2002 it was ranked number one by the weekly news magazine...
, where his paternal grandfather Moulvi Ahmed, maternal grandfather Azizul Haque
Azizul Haque
Azizul Haque Azizul Haque Azizul Haque (also Azizul Hacque , Khan Bahadur Qazi Azizul Huq, Quazi Syed Azizul Haque was a police officer of British India who worked with Edward Henry to develop the Henry Classification System of fingerprints. Haque, reportedly, provided the mathematical basis for...
,and his father, Abu Ahmed Faizul Mohi also studied. Salahuddin received I.A.from Surendranath College
Surendranath College
Surendranath College is an undergraduate college affiliated to the University of Calcutta, in Kolkata, India. It was founded in 1884 by the nationalist leader Surendranath Banerjea....
,formerly Ripon College, B.A. (Hons.) from Presidency College
Presidency College
Presidency College could refer to the following Indian institutions:* Presidency College, Chennai* Presidency College, Kolkata*Presidency College, Bangalore...
, M.A. from Calcutta University, and M.A.from the School of Oriental and African Studies of University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
, and Ph.D. (1961) from the University of London
University of London
-20th century:Shortly after 6 Burlington Gardens was vacated, the University went through a period of rapid expansion. Bedford College, Royal Holloway and the London School of Economics all joined in 1900, Regent's Park College, which had affiliated in 1841 became an official divinity school of the...
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Personal life
Professor Salahuddin Ahmed was married to Hamida Khanom, who was one of the very few early Muslim graduates (IA and BA) from the famed Bethune CollegeBethune College
Bethune College is a women's college in India. It was founded as a school in 1849 by John Elliot Drinkwater Bethune and in 1879 developed as the first women's college in India. It is located at 181, Bidhan Sarani, Kolkata -700006, just opposite the current campus of Scottish Church College,...
Kolkata, MA from Calcutta University, and B.A. (Hons.) from University College London
University College London
University College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom and the oldest and largest constituent college of the federal University of London...
, and she was the retired Principal of Home Economics College, Dhaka. Hamida, who recently passed away, provided support and inspiration to Salahuddin in his professional career throughout their long 60 years of married life.
Professional career
Dr. Salahuddin Ahmed started his teaching career in 1948 as a Lecturer at Jagannath College, DhakaDhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...
, Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
, formerly, East Pakistan
East Pakistan
East Pakistan was a provincial state of Pakistan established in 14 August 1947. The provincial state existed until its declaration of independence on 26 March 1971 as the independent nation of Bangladesh. Pakistan recognized the new nation on 16 December 1971. East Pakistan was created from Bengal...
,when he and his family migrated to Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
after the partition of India
Partition of India
The Partition of India was the partition of British India on the basis of religious demographics that led to the creation of the sovereign states of the Dominion of Pakistan and the Union of India on 14 and 15...
. He was a lecturer, reader, and professor of history at Rajshahi University
Rajshahi University
Rajshahi University or University of Rajshahi is a public university located in Rajshahi, a city in north-western Bangladesh...
. He was also professor of history at Jahangir Nagar University and Dhaka University, the job from which he retired in 1984. In 1963, Dr. Ahmed was invited by the American Historical Association as a Visiting Lecturer in South Asian History at the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
and University of Chicago
University of Chicago
The University of Chicago is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It was founded by the American Baptist Education Society with a donation from oil magnate and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller and incorporated in 1890...
. He was also UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
Cultural Fellow at Kyoto University
Kyoto University
, or is a national university located in Kyoto, Japan. It is the second oldest Japanese university, and formerly one of Japan's Imperial Universities.- History :...
, Japan (1956) Dr. Ahmed was also associated with Independent University, Bangladesh
Independent University, Bangladesh
Independent University, Bangladesh or IUB is a private university in Bangladesh. It has two campuses, one at Dhaka and other at Chittagong.Its main campus is in Bashundhara, Dhaka...
as Professor of National Culture and Heritage, and he served as the President of the National Association of Social Sciences of Bangladesh, and Chairman of the United Nations Association of Bangladesh), and participated in many international conferences and seminars.
Publications
The following quote from the review of one of Professor Salahuddin Ahmed's book: Perspectives on History, Society and Politics published by Readers Service, Kolkata, 2001 aptly captures his views and reputationIn 2004, Professor Salahuddin Ahmed in collaboration with Dr. Bazlul Momin Choudhury, published a comprehensive editorial volume on the history of Bangladesh, entitled Bangladesh:National Culture and Heritage: An Introductory Reader, which gives an overview of the land, society, culture and religions, and history of the peoples of Bangladesh.
Some other notable books in English and Bengali by Professor Salahuddin Ahmed are:
- Social ideas and social change in Bengal 1818-18-35
- Bangladesh Tradition and Transformation,Bengali Nationalism and the Emergence of Bangladesh
- Itihash O oitijjo Bangalir Sadhana O Bhangalir Muktijuddha
- Bangladesh Jatiyabad, Swadhinata, Gonotantro
He has also contributed many articles in professional journals.
Involvement in Social Issues
Dr. Salahuddin Ahmed's interest and involvement in social service is reflected by his work for the Red Cross during the turbulent period of Partition of IndiaPartition of India
The Partition of India was the partition of British India on the basis of religious demographics that led to the creation of the sovereign states of the Dominion of Pakistan and the Union of India on 14 and 15...
, and his association with Radical Democratic Party
Radical Democratic Party
Radical Democratic Party is the name of several political parties:*Radical Democratic Party *Radical Democratic Party *Radical Democratic Party of Switzerland...
founded by M.N.Roy.
Awards
- Ekushey PadakEkushey PadakEkushey Padak is one of the highest civilian awards in Bangladesh, introduced in memory of the martyrs of the Language Movement of 1952 that took place on February 21, 1952.-2001:*Shah Abdul Karim...
(1991). - Bangladesh Sadhinota Padak (Independence Day AwardIndependence Day AwardThe Independence Day Award , also termed Independence Award , is the highest state award given by the government of Bangladesh. Introduced in 1977, this award is bestowed upon Bangladeshi citizens or organizations in recognition of substantial contribution to one of many fields, including the War...
), (1999).