Professor Dr. Muhammad Abdul Bari, an internationally renowned educationist, administrator, and Islamic thinker, is remembered for his lifelong contributions to Bangladesh’s education and cultural development. Born on September 1, 1930, in Syedpur village of Bogura, he served as chairman of the University Grants Commission, founding vice-chancellor of the National University, and the first elected vice-chancellor of Rajshahi University. He passed away in Dhaka on June 4, 2003, at the age of 73.
Bari’s academic excellence began early, earning top honors in Arabic from the University of Dhaka and completing his D.Phil. at Oxford University at just 23. His career included teaching at Dhaka and Rajshahi colleges, leading the Department of Islamic History and Culture at Rajshahi University, and chairing several national education reform committees. He also played key roles in establishing Shahjalal University of Science and Technology and Islamic University.
Known for his integrity and commitment to Islamic values, Bari led the Bangladesh Jamiat Ahl-e-Hadith as central president from 1960 until his death. His reformist vision and administrative leadership left a lasting mark on the nation’s educational landscape.
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