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Main building
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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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Call for Paper
Invitation for International Seminar
on
‘Perspectives on History, Culture and Ethnicity’
The Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (ASB) is going to celebrate its sixtieth anniversary this year. In order to observe this auspicious occasion the Society has undertaken multiple activities. One of the activities is to hold an international seminar in November 29-30, 2011 on the above-mentioned theme. The ASB shall provide local hospitalities to each foreign participant. A lump-sum amount of money shall also be provided to bear the incidental expenses during stay in Dhaka. Each participant will get 15 minutes for presentation followed by an open question/answer session. The paper should not exceed 5000 words. The participants are advised to send a copy of their paper via e-mail on or before 30 September. In addition, they may kindly bring a hard copy of the paper along with a soft copy to facilitate the presentation. Power-point presentation facilities shall be available. |
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