Abdul Hakim Sarkar
Bangladeshi writer and academic
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Abdul Hakim Sarkar (died 11 May 2025[1]) was a Bangladeshi writer, academic, and professor.[2] He was the 11th vice chancellor (27 December 2012 – 30 June 2016) of Islamic University, Bangladesh.[3][4][5] He was a long time professor of Dhaka University at Social welfare and research institute.[6]
Abdul Hakim Sarkar | |
|---|---|
| ডঃ আব্দুল হাকিম সরকার | |
| 11th Vice-Chancellor of Islamic University, Bangladesh | |
| In office 27 December 2012 – 30 June 2016 | |
| Preceded by | M. Alauddin |
| Succeeded by | Rashid Askari |
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| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Writer, university academic |
Early life and education
He was a student at Dhaka University, finished his graduation, and was appointed a lecturer at Dhaka University.
IU VC appointment
Abdul Hakim Sarkar was appointed 11th vice chancellor of Islamic University.[7][8] The appointment was made in a bid to remove the stalemate that began at the university three and a half months earlier.[9][10] He was removed on 30 June 2016 by the chancellor, President Abdul Hamid, without citing any reason.[11][12] But sources at the Islamic University Teacher Association (IUTA) said the VC was involved in various irregularities and corruption during his tenure.[12][13] Abdul Hakim Sarkar went on Hajj in 2014 at the invitation of the King of Saudi Arabia.[13]
Book
Death
He died on 11 May 2025 at his residence in Sector-14, Dhaka, due to old age complications. He was 75 years old.[1]