WELCOME

To
SPRING SEMESTER 2021

North South University

Department of History and Philosophy

HIS103: Emergence of Bangladesh

 Course Teacher

Mohammad Humayun Kabir, MA PhD 

Visiting Faculty Dept. of History and Philosophy
North South University, Dhaka
&
Professor, Dept of Islamic History and Culture
University of Dhaka
Email: kabir.humayun@northsouth.edu
Ph: 01819100992
 WHAT IS HISTORY?
■ The word History comes from Greek  word
Historia, which means "inquiry, Past
knowledge acquired by investigation’’.

■ Academically, it can be said that History is the

branch of knowledge that records and
analyses past events.
 WHY SHOULD WE STUDY
HISTORY?
❑ History helps us to understand people and societies, politics,
culture and heritage.
❑ History offers a storehouse of information about how people and
societies behave.
❑ History offers the only extensive evidential base for the
contemplation and analysis of how societies function. History
helps us to understand change and how the society we live in
came to be.
❑ Only through studying history we can grasp how things change;
only through history we begin to comprehend the factors that
cause change; and only through history we can understand what
elements of an institution or a society persist despite change.
 WHY SHOULD WE STUDY
HISTORY?
❑ History also provides identity, and this is unquestionably one
of the reasons all modern nations encourage its teaching in
some form. Historical data include evidence about how
families, groups, institutions and whole countries were
formed and about how they have evolved while retaining
cohesion.
❑ A study of history is essential for good citizenship. It offers
evidence also about how nations have interacted with other
societies, providing international and comparative
perspectives essential for responsible citizenship. Further,
studying history helps us understand how recent, current,
and prospective changes that affect the lives of citizens are
emerging or may emerge and what causes are involved.
 WHAT SKILLS DOES STUDY OF
HISTORY DEVELOP?
The Ability to Assess Evidence.
The Ability to Assess Conflicting Interpretations.
Experience in Assessing Past Examples of Change.

❑ Historical study, in short, is crucial to the promotion of that

elusive creature, the well-informed citizen. It provides basic
factual information about the background of our
political institutions and about the values and problems
that affect our social well-being. It also contributes to our
capacity to use evidence, assess interpretations, and
analyze change and continuities
 What Does History Teach?
❑ Factors of Change
❑ Consequences of Changes
❑ Evaluate the role of Leader/Society/Nation
Periodization of History

❑ Ancient Period
❑ Medieval Period
❑ Modern period
WHY SHOULD WE STUDY
HIS103?
 Course Description-HIS103
■ This course traces the historical roots of Bangladesh as an
independent state.
■ The emergence of Bangladesh indicates the development of the
ideas of Bangladeshi nationalism and the desire of regional
freedom from an earlier date.
■ The political, economic, social and cultural vicissitudes which led
to the manifestation of provincial autonomy and finally to
independence, developed over several decades; these elements in
the emergence of Bangladesh will be explored in great depth.
■ At the end of the course, students will be able to understand the
inner significance of the rise of Bangladesh and will attain a closer
understanding of the manifold issues surrounding the liberation of
Bangladesh through an historical perspective.
 The course focuses on the following broad
areas:
■ Bengal During the Ancient Time
■ Bengal During the Medieval Period
■ Political Background of Colonial Rule in India
■ Rise of Nationalism and the First Partition of Bengal
■ The Congress-League dichotomy: the Emergence of communal
Politics
■ The Lahore Resolution of 1940 and the Partition of India
■ The Language Movement (1948 and 1952)
■ Formation of the East Pakistan Awami Muslim League
■ Election of 1954
■ Constitution making in Pakistan
The course focuses on the following broad
areas:
■ The Rise of Authoritarian Government—Principle of
Controlled Democracy
■ The Six points Movement
■ The Agartala Conspiracy Case
■ The Mass upsurge of 1969
■ The Election of 1970 and its outcome
■ The Non-cooperation Movement
■ The Liberation War: War Strategy and War Sectors
■ The Role of Big powers in the Liberation War
■ The Spirit of Liberation War —The Constitution of 1972
 Evaluation (Provisional)
■ Attendance and Class Participation
■ Mid-term Exam
■ Continuous Learning/Quiz
■ Learning Outcome/ Assignment
■ Comprehensive Viva-voce
■ Final Examination
Question & Answer
THANK YOU