Honoring a Lifelong Legacy
Founder Memorial: Late Professor Md. Zahurul Islam
Physicist, Renowned Educator, Author, Vice-Principal & Acting Principal of Jagannath College, and Philanthropist.
1941 – Memorial Record
Official Archive Date: 28/11/2003
Late Professor Md. Zahurul Islam
মরহুম অধ্যাপক মোঃ জহুরুল ইসলাম
"A lifetime committed to the pursuit of truth through physical science, imparting luminous knowledge to countless students, and harmonizing the timeless wisdom of the Quran with modern scientific discovery."
Educational Qualifications
| Name of Examination | Name of Institution | Board / University | Division / Class | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matriculation | Kalatia High School, Dhaka | Dhaka Board | First Division | 1956 |
| I.Sc. | Dhaka College, Dhaka | University of Dhaka | Second Division | 1958 |
| B.Sc. (Honours) in Physics | University of Dhaka | University of Dhaka | Second Class | 1962 |
| M.Sc. in Physics | University of Dhaka | University of Dhaka | Second Class | 1963 |
Professional Training
(a) National (In-country)
- 1966: Participated in a 6-week Summer Science Course (Physics) organized by the Directorate of Education.
- 1967: Participated in a 6-week Advanced Summer Science Course (Physics) organized by the University of Dhaka.
- 1992: Participated in a 4-week Advanced Course (Physics) organized by the Institute for Advancement of Science and Technology Teaching.
(b) International (Abroad)
- 1969: Participated in an advanced training program (Physics) in the United States of America, jointly organized by the then Government of Pakistan and USAID (United States Agency for International Development), securing an "A" Grade.
Author & Major Publications
- Higher Secondary Physics (Volume One) – Renowned textbook for intermediate students across Bangladesh.
- Science-Two for the SSC Program of Bangladesh Open University (BOU).
Examiner, Moderator & Academic Governance
- Chief Examiner in Physics for the Higher Secondary Examination (HSC), Dhaka Board (1990 and 1991).
- Chief Examiner in Physics for the Higher Secondary Examination (HSC), Jessore Board (1992 and 1993).
- Question Setter and Moderator in Physics for the Higher Secondary Examination (HSC), Comilla Board (1998).
- Member of the Examination Committee, Question Setter, and Examiner for the Master's Degree Examination, National University.
- Question Setter, Examination Committee Member, and Examiner in Physics for B.Sc. (Honours), University of Dhaka (1986 and 1993).
- Question Setter for the Master's Degree Final Examination, University of Dhaka.
- Question Setter for the B.Sc. (Pass) Course, University of Dhaka (1988).
- Internal and External Examiner for B.Sc. (Honours) and Master's Degree Examinations, University of Dhaka.
- Internal and External Examiner for Higher Secondary Examinations, Dhaka Board.
- Internal and External Examiner for B.Sc. (Pass) Course Examinations, University of Dhaka.
- Question Setter and Examiner in Physics for B.Sc. (Honours) Examinations, University of Dhaka (1990, 1991, 1992).
- Member of the Higher Secondary (HSC) Physics Syllabus Committee.
- Member of the Master's First Part Physics Syllabus Committee, National University.
- Member of the Revision and Editing Committee appointed by NCTB for Class 9–10 General Science Paper-1 textbook (1988).
- Member of the Manuscript Committee appointed by NCTB for Higher Secondary Physics textbook (1997).
Social, Welfare & Religious Leadership
Organizational & Social Activities
- Life Member and Executive Committee Member (1989–1990), Bangladesh Physical Society.
- Life Member, Anjuman Moghul/Mofidul Islam (Islamic Welfare Organization), Head Office: 5 S.K. Das Road, Gandaria, Dhaka.
- Former Vice-President, Managing Committee (1978–1981), Moniza Rahman Girls' High School, Gandaria, Dhaka.
- Former President, Ghuntighar Jame Mosque Committee (1981–1987), Gandaria, Dhaka.
- Former Member, Ghuntighar Islamia Madrasa Committee (1981–1987), Gandaria, Dhaka.
- Former Member, Gandaria Railway Jame Mosque Committee (1982–1998), Gandaria, Dhaka.
- Former President, Baraikandi Bahrul Uloom Madrasa Ad-hoc Committee (1995–1996), Keraniganj, Dhaka.
- Life Member, Khubjipur Jame Mosque, Natore.
- Mutawalli (Trustee): Baitun-Noor Jame Mosque, Haji Bari, Uttar Baherchar, Keraniganj, Dhaka.
- Founder and Donor: Haji Ainuddinia Madrasa, Uttar Baherchar, Keraniganj, Dhaka.
- Founder and Donor: Uttar Baherchar Eidgah Maidan, Keraniganj, Dhaka.
Religious Activities & Imamat
- Television Speaker: Delivered scholarly lectures on "Quran and Science" on Bangladesh Television's program 'Ujjibon' (Broadcasted on November 10, 1998).
- Published writings on Quran and Science in the commemorative publication marking the 50th anniversary of Kalatia High School.
- Former Imam: Kalatia Eidgah Maidan (From Eid-ul-Adha 1977 to Eid-ul-Fitr 1998).
- Imam: Uttar Baherchar Eidgah Maidan (From Eid-ul-Fitr 1999 onwards).
- First Friday Jumu'ah Prayer Imam & Khatib: Newly Constructed Jame Mosque of Jagannath University College (September 1998 to August 1999).
Teaching Experience & Academic Posts (1964 – 2004)
| Sl. | Teaching Designation | Educational Institution | Duration / Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Professor, Physics | Non-Government Netrokona College, Netrokona | 16/03/1964 – 11/12/1964 |
| 02 | Assistant Professor, Physics | Non-Government Jagannath College, Dhaka | 12/12/1964 – 31/07/1968 |
| 03 | Lecturer, Physics | Government Jagannath College, Dhaka (Absorbed as Lecturer during nationalization on 01/08/1968) | 01/08/1968 – 13/09/1974 |
| 04 | Assistant Professor, Physics | Government Rajbari College, Rajbari | 14/09/1974 – 18/04/1984 |
| 05 | Associate Professor & Head of Department, Physics | Government Rajbari College, Rajbari | 21/04/1984 – 26/05/1984 |
| 06 | Associate Professor, Physics | Government Jagannath College, Dhaka | 27/05/1984 – 03/03/1992 |
| 07 | Professor & Head of Department, Physics | Government B.M. College, Barishal | 04/03/1992 – 16/03/1995 |
| 08 | Vice-Principal (Day Shift) | Government Jagannath College, Dhaka | 18/03/1995 – 30/09/1998 |
| 09 | Acting Principal | Government Jagannath College, Dhaka | 21/09/1997 – 21/10/1997 |
| 10 | Principal | Kalatia (Degree) College, Dhaka | 12/01/2003 – 08/01/2004 |
Document Official Record Date: 28/11/2003