An article published on June 4, 2026, highlights the life and scholarship of historian Abdul Karim, who reshaped the understanding of medieval Bengal. Rejecting royal chronicles as the sole focus of history, Karim explored the lived experiences of people, the evolution of language, and the transformation of Bengal’s society during the Muslim rule. His research drew from inscriptions, manuscripts, and travel accounts to reveal a vibrant, complex medieval Bengal rather than a dark or foreign-dominated era.
Karim’s balanced approach challenged two dominant narratives—one portraying the medieval period as an age of conquest and another as pure glory. He emphasized coexistence, cultural fusion, and the local character of Bengal’s development. His works, including studies on national, regional, social, and literary history, as well as numismatics and translations, have become essential references for researchers and students.
The article notes that in today’s polarized debates over history, revisiting Karim’s work is crucial. His method of truth-seeking over partisanship continues to inspire new generations to view Bangladesh’s past through its own soil and people.
গুলজার গালিব খান প্রকাশ : ০৪ জুন ২০২৬, ১৪: ২৩ ইতিহাস রাজা-বাদশাহর নামধাম নয়; ইতিহাস মানে মানুষের পথচলা, নদীর ঘ্রাণ, মাটির রঙ, জনপদের বদল, ভাষার ভেতর লুকিয়ে থাকা যুগের ছাপ। এই ইতিহাসকে যারা কাগজের শুকনো পাতার ভেতর থেকে টেনে এনে জীবন্ত করে তোলেন, ইতিহা
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