The Department of Islamic History and Culture is dedicated to promoting peace and understanding through the study of Islam, history, and culture. Islam, at its core, signifies achieving peace – peace with all of God’s creations. History involves the study of people, their actions, interactions, and behaviors, while culture encompasses the way of life for an entire society. The objects of Islamic history and culture guide individuals toward a peaceful life based on the lessons of the past. In light of this perspective, Islamic history and culture have been integrated as compulsory elements in our education system.

The Department of Islamic History and Culture holds a prestigious position as one of the largest departments in Govt. City College, Chattogram. Its academic journey commenced as an Honours department on May 26, 1993, followed by the introduction of Preliminary on February 02, 1995 and Masters programs on  March 06, 1997. The department offers a range of courses, including a four-year BA (Honours), a one-year preliminary course, and an MA final course, all accredited by the National University of Bangladesh. The experienced and prolific faculty members of the Islamic History and Culture Department also extend their expertise to the students in the eleventh and twelfth grades of the humanities group, as well as those pursuing BA/BSS pass courses. The students’ outstanding results in National University examinations serve as a testament to the department’s commitment to excellence.

The Department of Islamic History and Culture is led by Professor Mohammad Jashim Uddin, who serves as the Head of the department.

The department’s motto is to nurture creative, innovative, and dynamic students. Currently, the department comprises seven dedicated teachers who impart their knowledge to approximately 1000 students across various courses. The consistently impressive Honours and Masters results are indicative of their dedication to academic excellence. Both faculty and students are actively engaged in extracurricular activities, including recitation, debates, seminars, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) related competitions and sports. A significant number of graduates and postgraduates from this department have assumed pivotal roles in various government and non-government organizations.

The curriculum of the department encompasses a wide range of topics, including the History of Muslims (570-1258), History of Muslims in Spain, Egypt, Syria, and North Africa, Ancient Bengal, Muslim rule in Bengal, History of the Muslims in Persia and Central Asia, History of the Ottomans, History of Modern Europe, Muslim administration, Muslim Minorities in the contemporary world, History of world civilization, Development of Religious principles, institutions, literature, and science in Islam, Muslim Historiography, Philosophy, and sects in Islam, Development of Muslim art and painting, Muslim Architecture and Archaeology, Economic History of Islam, History of the Muslims in South Asia, Southeast Asia, West Asia, Middle East, History of Modern Muslim states, Political History of Bangladesh since 1971, Social and Economic History of Islam. Furthermore, the course curriculum incorporates technical aspects to enhance students’ ICT skills.

The Department of Islamic History and Culture actively organizes presentation classes, study tours, online classes, seminars, workshops, and lectures by renowned resource persons to enhance students’ knowledge. Recently Professor Dr. Golam Kibria Bhuiyan, Honorable Vice Chancellor, Cox’s Bazar International University, presented a research article in a seminar organized by the department.

The department maintains a well-equipped seminar library with an extensive collection of books, magazines, and periodicals to enrich students’ academic knowledge and soft skills. This preparation equips them for the job market, including positions in BCS, NGOs, and banks.

In the future, the department envisions modernization with multimedia facilities, state-of-the-art classrooms, a digital content lab, and the latest information technology to contribute to the development of a smart Bangladesh.