Abu Mohammed Habibullah

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Abu Mohammed Habibullah, also known as ABM Habibullah, was a Bangladeshi historian and writer.

Early life

Habibullah was born on 1911 in Burdwan District, West Bengal, British India. He graduated from Hughli Madrasa in 1926 and

School of Oriental Studies of the University of London. He also received a diploma in library science.[1]

Career

Habibullah joined Calcutta Madrasa in 1938 as a librarian. He joined the History Department of the University of Calcutta as a lecturer in 1939. He transferred next year to the Department of Islamic History and Culture, a newly created department at the University of Calcutta. In 1950, he joined the

Death and legacy

Habibulllah died in 1984.[1] The Department of Islamic History and Culture of the University of Dhaka established the Abu Mohammed Habibullah Memorial Library in his memory.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c Chakraborty, Ratan Lal. "Habibullah, ABM". Banglapedia. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
  2. ^ "The genius of Abu Mohamed Habibullah". The Daily Star. 26 May 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
  3. ^ "University of Dhaka". du.ac.bd. Retrieved 31 January 2019.