Dr. A K M Shahnawaz Professor, Department of Archaeology
PROFILE
SHORT BIOGRAPHY
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, professor of Archaeology, Jahangirnagar University. He born in Bandar Upazila, Narayangonj in 1960. His paternal land in Tangibari Upazila, Vikrampur. Dr. Shahnawaz obtained his Masters and Hon’s in History in the year of 1982 and 1983 respectively from the Jahangirnagar University. He obtained his Ph.D under the Ford Foundation scholarship from Jadavpur University, India in 1984.
The main research area of Dr. Shahnawaz is the `Socio-Cultural History of medieval Bengal and its coins and inscriptions’. Other research interests are `World Civilization’ and Bangladesh archaeology. Dr. Shahnawaz has written around 60 books.
RESEARCH INTEREST
Cultural Heritage of World Civilization, Art, Architecture and Archaeology of Bengal, Socio-cultural History of Bengal, Epigraphy and Numismtics of Medieval Bengal
JOURNAL PAPER
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Hindu- Muslim Relation in Sultanate Bengal, Cleo, Research Journal of the Department of History, Jahangirnagar University, 1984.Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Education System of Medieval Bengal, in Itihas Samity Patrika, Vol.13-15, 1984-85.
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Social Structure of the Sultanate Bengal: Hindu-Muslim, Cleo, Research Journal of the Department of History, Jahangirnagar University, 1986.
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Spread of Islam in Sultanate Bengal and Changes Its Culture, Cleo, Research Journal of the Department of History, Jahangirnagar University, 1987.
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Neo Vaishnava Movement and the Society and Culture of Contemporary Bengal, Itihas Samity Patrika, Dhaka, Vol.17-18, 1987-88.
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, A Study of Socio-cultural History of Bengal: Problems and Prospect, Jahangirnagar Review, Part-C, Vol-V11, Jahangirnagar University, 1987.
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Kirtana- a Practice of Neo Vaishnava Movement: Impacts on the Society and Religion, Itihas Samity Patrika, Dhaka, Vol.18-19, 1989-90.
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Muslim Rule in Bengal-Cultural Background, Bangla Academy Patrika, Bangla Academy, 1993.
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Inscriptions of Sultanate Bengal: Characters and Roles, Pratnatatva , Research Journal of the Department of Archaeology, Vol-11, 1994.
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Sri Chaitannya`s Movment: Ideology of Contemporary Sultans and the influence of Sufies, Bhasha Sahitta Patra, research Journal of the Department of Bangali, Jahangirnagar University, 1995.
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Sultanate Coins of Bengal and their Scope for Reconstruction of Socio-cultural History, Pratnatatva , Research Journal of the Department of Archaeology, 1995.
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Manasabari at Sariatpur: New Glimpses of the Medieval Bengal, Pratnatatva , Research Journal of the Department of Archaeology, (Vol-111), 1996.
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, A City of Sultanate Bengal `Hazrat Jalal Sonargaon: Evidence in some Primary Sources, Ucchatara Manab Vidya, University of Dhaka, 1996.
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Using Archaeological Sources to Study the History of Sultanate Bengal, Jahangirnagar Review, Part-C, Vol-V111, Jahangirnagar University, 1996-97.
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Education System in the Sultanate Bengal: A Study based on the Records of Inscriptions, Itihas Parisad Patrika, 1996-97.
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Using of Hindu Symbol on the Coins of Sultanate Bangal, Itihas Anusandhan-12, Calcutta, 1998.
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Study of Archaeology in Post-independent Bangladesh: Problems and Prospects, Itihas Samity Patrika, 1998.
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Terracotta Sculpture of Ancient Bengal, Faculty Seminar: Collection of Articles, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Jahangirnagar University, 1999.
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Muslim Settlement in Sylhet before 14th Century, Sylhet: Itihas and Oitijhya, Bangladesh Historical Society, Dhaka, 1999.
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Culture of Bengal and Society of Bengal, Folklore, Vol-2, No-1, 1999.
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Art in Ancient Bengal, Folklore, Vol-2, No-2, 1999.
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, City of Dhaka in Sultanate Bengal and the nature of Muslim Education: Evidence from Two Inscriptions, Hakim Habibur Rahman Khan Commemoration Volume, Dhaka, 2001.
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Religious thought of Sultanate Bengal, Itihas Samity Patrika, (Vol.25-26), 2002.
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Culture of Bengal during the Husain Shahi Period: On the basis of Primary Sources, Itihas Anusandhan-16, Calcutta, 2002.
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, An Analysis on the Feature of Muslim Education in Sultanate Bengal, Agrapathic, Monthly Journal of Islamic Foundation Bangladesh, October, 2002.
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Concept of decentralization of administration during Sultanate Bengal according to Primary sources, Journal of the department of History, Jagannath College, Octabar, 2003.
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Development of Cities in Bengal during Sultanate Period According to Some Primary Sources, Journal of the Varendra Research Museum, Vol. 1X, 2004.
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Mosque-Madrasa complex at Bagha, (in Bengali) A recent Archaeological Exploration, Journal of the department of History, Jagannath University College, Dhaka, pp.pp. 112-118, August 2004.
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Cultural Importance of Archaeological Sites of Bharat Vaina’, (in Bengali) Itihas : Samakalin Oitihasikder Kalame, Journal of the department of History, Jagannath College, Dhaka, pp.pp. 83-92, August 2005.
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Background of Socio-cultural History during the Sultanate Bengal with new dimension, The Bangla Academy Journal, vol. 1-2, 1995-2005, pp.pp.142-158,
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Study of Archaeology and the Possibilities of Reconstruction of the Cultural History of Bangladesh according to recent Research, Bangla Academy Patrika, February, 2007.
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Historical Importance of Sonargaon as reflected in Recent Studies, The Bangla Academy Journal, vol. 2-1, 2005-2007, pp.pp.47-56,
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Muslim Education System in Sultanate Bengal: An Analysis, Reflections in History, 2009.
Kolkata, India
CONFERENCE PAPER
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Rise of Raja Ganesa and the Socio-cultural Life of Contemporary Hindus, Conference of the Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad, Calcutta, 1998.Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Religious-Philosophy of Sultanate Bengal: A Historical Analysis, 12th biennial conference of Bangladesh Historical Association, Rajshahi, 1999.
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Participated and Presented a paper entitled Early Muslim Rulers of Lakhnawti on the Light of Coins and Inscriptions, International Seminar on Investigating History of North Bengal Through Ages, Malda, West Bengal, India, 8-10 April, 2004.
BOOK
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Chaturtha Khalifa (in Bengali, The forth Caliph of Islam), 1985.Islamic Foundation Bangladesh
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Buro O Buddher Galpo (A collection of juvenile short stories), 1987.Kishorjagat
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Mugal Mahale (in Bengali, In the Mughal Harem), 1987.Islamic Foundation Bangladesh
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Prachin Prithibi (in Bengali, The Ancient World), 1995.Protik
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Vishya Sabhyata: Prachin Yug (in Bengali, World Civilization: Ancient Period), 1996.Protik
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Vishya Sabhyata: Mddhya Yug (in Bengali, World Civilization: Medieval Period), Dhaka, 1997.Protik
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Mudraya O Shilalipite Maddhayajuger Banglar Samaj-Samskrity (in Bengali, Society & Culture of Medieval Bengal on Its Coins & Inscriptions), 1999.Bangla Academy
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Bharat Upamahadesher Itihas, Prachin Yug (in Bengali, History of the Medieval India: Sultanate Period), 2002.Protik
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Bharat Upamahadesher Itihas, Maddhaya Yug: Mughal Parba (in Bengali, History of the Medieval India: Mughal Period), 2002.Protik
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Bharat Upamahadesher Itihas, Maddhaya Yug: Sultani Parba (in Bengali, History of the Medieval India: Sultanate Period), 2002.Protik
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Majar Itihas (in Bengali, Story on History), 2002.Protik
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Mugal Mahale (in Bengali, In the Mughal Harem), 2002.First Protik Publication, Dhaka
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Coins from Bangladesh (co-author), Dhaka, 2003.Nymphea Publication
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Dakshin Asiar Itihas (in Bengali, History of South Asia (to 1526), 2003.Protik Publication
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Banglar Sanskriti Banglar Sabbhata (in Bengali, Culture and Civilization of Bengal), 2004.Dibyaprakash
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Prachin Bishhe Biggan O Biggan Charcha (in Bengali, Science and the Study of Science in Medieval World), 2007.Novel Publishing House
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Maddah Juger Bishha : Biggan O Biggan Charcha (in Bengali, Science and the Study of Science in Ancient World), 2006.Novel Publishing House
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Sampratic Pratna Gobeshanay Bangladesher Sanskritic Oitijja Punargathner Sambhabana (in Bengali, Possibility for Reconstruction of Cultural Heritage in Bangladesh as Reflected in Recent Archaeological Studies), 2008.Bangla Academy
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Dharmiya Sampradayikatar Rajnaitic O Arthanaitic Utsha (in Bengali, The Political and Economic Origin of the Religious Communalism), 2009.Itihas Academy Dhaka
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Bangladesher Sanscritic Oitijja (in Bengali, Cultural Heritage of Bangladesh), 2009.Novel Publishing House
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Samaj Rajnitir Ek Dashak 2000-2009 (in Bengali, A Decade of Socio-Politics), 2011.Novel Publishing House
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Amar Desher Chhobi (in Bengali Reflection of my Country), 2011.Nabarag Prokashani
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Sabuj Desher Galpo (in Bengali, Story of a Green Land), 2011.Nabarag Prokashani
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Ancient Civilization series, in Bengali, (8 vols.),Prothoma publications
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Vishya Sabhyata: Maddhaya Yug (in Bengali, World Civilization: Medieval Period), 1997.Protik, New edition
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Vishya Sabhyata: Prachin Yug (in Bengali, World Civilization: Ancient Period), 2014.Protik, New edition
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Rome Sabhyata (in Bengali, Pictorial book on Rome), 2021.Abosor
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Greek Sabhyata (in Bengali, Pictorial book on Greece), 2021.Abosor
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Mesopotemio Sabhyata (in Bengali, Pictorial book on Mesopotamia), 2020.Abosor
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Mishorio Sabhyata (in Bengali, Pictorial book on Egypt), 2020.Abosor
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Shbhyater Purbakatha, (in Bengali, Pictorial book on Prehistory), 2020.Abosor
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Amar Bangladesh Adhunik Yuge (in Bengali. Pictorial book on Socio-cultural History), 2016.Chandrabati Academy
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Amar Bangladesh Maddhaya Yuge (in Bengali, Pictorial book on Socio-cultural History), 2016.Chandrabati Academy
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Amar Bangladesh Prachin Yuge (in Bengali, Pictorial book on Socio-cultural History), 2016.Chandrabati Academy
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, 7 Marcher Bhashon : Bhisha Oitijja Dalil, (in Bengali- book on the address of 7th March of Bangabondhu Shaikh Mujibur Rahman -as the document of world heritage), 2017.Protik, New edition
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Baramanusher Galpo : Kishor Bangabandhu, (in Bengali- book on the Biography of Bangabondhu Shaikh Mujibur Rahman for juvenile reader), 2019.Protik, New edition
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Troi Jotirmoy:, Bangabondhu, Jatirpita, (in Bengali- book on the Biography of Bangabondhu Shaikh Mujibur Rahman), 2018.Protik, New edition
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Muktijuddha 1971, (in Bengali- book on the History of Libaration war of 1971), 2018.Protik, New edition
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Bhasha Andolon : Pariprekhit O Itihas, (in Bengali- book on the History of Language Movement), 2017.Protik, New edition
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, The Society and Culture of Medieval Bengal in Coins and Inscriptions (1200-1538 AD), 2023.The University Press Limited (UPL)
EDITED BOOK
Fundamentalism of Bangladesh: Historical Background and Contemporary Times, 2000.Uttaran
Md. Mosharaf Hossain, Bangladesher Nagar: Udhvab o Bikash (in Bengali, A collection of essays on Archaeology), 2001.Protik
Shikoa Nazneen, Nefertiti Venuser Shilpakotha (in Bengali, History and Aesthetic of World Art), 2002.Somoy Prokashan
Heritage Series: 3 books- a. Prachin Banglar Poramatir Shilpa (in Bengali, Teracotta Art of Ancient Bengal), b. Bangladesher Kather Shilpa Karma (in Bengali, Wooden Art of Bangladesh), c. Bangladesher Hammam (Royal Bath Architecture of Bangladesh), 2003.Dibytaprakash
Visshwer Nana Desh (in Bengali, Encyclopedic Book of the countries), 2005.Somay Prokashan
BOOK CHAPTER
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz, Muslim Settlement in Dinajpur during the Sultanate Period: Evidence of some Inscriptions, Dinajpur, Itihas o Oitijya, a collection of Historical essays, University of Dhaka, 1996.Bangladesh Historical Association, Dhaka
Academic Info
Period: 1994
Ph.D. [The Society and Culture of Medieval Bengal in Coins and Inscriptions (1200-1538 AD)]
Period: 1985
Certificate Course in Persian
Period: 1983
MA in History (1st class 1st)
Period: 1982
BA Hon's in History (1st class 1st)
Experience
Position: Professor
Period: Form August 28 (afternoon), 1999 to date
Position: Associate Professor
Period: From April 13, 1995 to August 28, 1999
Position: Assistant Professor
Period: From April 04, 1993 to April 12, 1995
Position: Assistant Professor
Period: From April 20, 1988 to April 02, 1993
Position: Lecturer
Period: From January 01, 1984 to April 20, 1988
Position: Provost
Period: From 2002 to 2008
Position: Director
Period: From 2012 to 2013
Activity
Position: Life Member
Position: Life Member
Position: Life Member
Position: Life Member
Position: Life Member
Position: Life Member
Contact
Dr. A K M Shahnawaz
Professor
Department of Archaeology
Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
Cell Phone: +8801712137710
Email: shahnawaz7b@juniv.edu
, shahnawaz7b@gmail.com