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About
Asiatic Society of Bangladesh
Established in 1952, the Asiatic Society had been known
as Asiatic Society of Pakistan, and since 1972 renamed as Asiatic Society
of Bangladesh. In establishing the Society, the leading role was played by
Ahmad Hasan Dani, the great archaeologist and Indologist of world repute.
The other scholars involved in the foundation of the Society were Muhammad
Shahidullah, ABM Habibullah, Abdul Halim, and many others. The founding
scholars of the Society intended to make the organisation a centre of
learning specialising on Asian studies.
Nimtali Deuri, Asiatic Society of
Bangladesh
The Asiatic Society of Bangladesh is a non political and
non profit research organisation registered under both
Society Act of 1864 and NGO Bureau, Government of
Bangladesh. A premier learned organisation in the
country, the Society is managed by a 17-member council
elected by members. The tenure is for two years. While
the day-to-day affairs are managed by the General
Secretary and Secretary, the policy matters are being
discussed and adopted by the Council. There are several
standing subject committees to help the Council in
undertaking its policies. The Council meets mandatorily
at least once a month. The office bearers and members of
the Council work on honourary basis.
List of Presidents
since 1952
List of
General Secretaries
since 1952
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