Bangladesh Academy of Sciences

Bangladesh Academy of Sciences (BAS) is an academic forum for Bangladeshi scientists and technologists. Established in 1973, it aims to fulfill the role of promoting research and development of sciences in Bangladesh.

History
After the partition of Indian subcontinent, the Pakistan Academy of Sciences was established in 1953. After the liberation of Bangladesh, 12 Bangladeshi fellows of the academy formed the Bangladesh Academy of Sciences in 1973, becoming 'Foundation Fellows'. Muhammad Qudrat-i-Khuda served the founding president role until 1976.

Since 2014, BAS has administered the digital library Bangladesh Journals OnLine (BanglaJOL).

Presidents

 * Muhammad Qudrat-i-Khuda (1973–1976)
 * M Osman Ghani (1976–1988)
 * S.D. Chaudhuri
 * M. Shamsher Ali (2004–2012)
 * Mesbahuddin Ahmad (2012–2015)
 * Aminul Islam (2016–2017)
 * Quazi Abdul Fattah (2017–present)

Fellows
The Bangladesh Academy of Sciences (BAS) awards fellowships to distinguished individuals from Bangladesh and abroad in recognition of their exceptional contributions to various branches of science. The Academy elects 'National Fellows' from among the most eminent scientists and technologists of Bangladesh.

Types of Fellowships

 * National Fellows: The Academy elects National Fellows in recognition of their outstanding fundamental contributions to various branches of science. The number of National Fellows is limited to 100.
 * Associate Fellows: The Academy elects Associate Fellows who are relatively young scientists, below the age of 45, with higher degrees in research and exceptional talent and promise in the field of science and technology.
 * Foreign Fellows: The Academy elects Foreign Fellows who are distinguished scientists from other countries.
 * Honorary Fellows: The Academy elects Honorary Fellows who are eminent individuals who have made significant contributions to the promotion of science and technology.

National Fellows
The 12 founding fellows are also included, but they are referred to as Foundation Fellows. According to the Academy's policy, fellows are elected in this category in recognition of their outstanding original contributions to various branches of science. No more than 100 fellows are elected in this category. According to the policy, appointments are made until the number reaches 100, but no more than 10 fellows are appointed in any one year. If a selected member's position becomes vacant due to resignation, retirement or death, a fellow is appointed to the vacancy in accordance with the guidelines for the election of fellows. The following list contains the names of all those who have so far been awarded fellowships in the National Fellows category.


 * 1973
 * Muhammad Qudrat-i-Khuda
 * Syed Hedayetullah
 * Qazi Motahar Hossain
 * M Osman Ghani
 * Mafizuddin Ahmed
 * Mokarram Hussain Khundker
 * S.D. Chaudhuri
 * Amirul Islam
 * M Innas Ali
 * Kamaluddin Ahmad
 * S.M. Azizul Haque
 * Nurul Islam
 * 1974
 * A.K.M. Siddiq
 * Ashraful Haque
 * 1975
 * Muhammad Ibrahim
 * Ahmad Hussain
 * Wahiduddin Ahmed
 * S.Z. Haider
 * M.A.M. Muhtasham Hussain
 * M. R. Khan
 * A. M. Harun-ar-Rashid
 * 1977
 * Hiranmay Sen Gupta
 * 1978
 * M. Shamsher Ali
 * Aminul Islam
 * Syed Bazley Ali
 * A.K.S. Ahmed
 * M. Nurul Haque Khan
 * 1979
 * Fazlul Halim Chowdhury
 * K.A. Latif
 * 1980
 * Ahmad Shamsul Islam
 * AKM Nurul Islam
 * Abdul Jabbar
 * Abdus Salam
 * 1981
 * A.Q. Sarker
 * 1982
 * Syed Nurun Nabi
 * 1983
 * Abdul Matin Patwari
 * Kazi M Badruddoza
 * Jamal Nazrul Islam
 * 1984
 * Shah M. Hasanuzzaman
 * 1985
 * Sultan Ahmed Chowdhury
 * Anwar Hossain
 * 1988
 * AKM Aminul Haque
 * Mahmud-ul Ameen
 * 1991
 * Quazi Abdul Fattah
 * 1992
 * Mahmudur Rahman Choudhury
 * Abdul Aziz Khan
 * 1993
 * Amir Hossain Khan
 * 1995
 * Zahurul Karim
 * 1997
 * A.M. Choudhury
 * Mesbahuddin Ahmad
 * Idris Ali
 * 1998
 * Jamilur Reza Choudhury
 * Z.N. Tahmida Begum
 * Arun Kumar Basak
 * M.A. Hamid Miah
 * Hajera Mahtab
 * 1999
 * Shariff Enamul Kabir
 * Md. Anwar Hossain
 * A.K.M. Azharul Islam
 * Liaquat Ali
 * Mohammad Kaykobad
 * 2000
 * A.K. Azad Khan
 * K.M. Sultanul Aziz
 * Syed Mohammad Humayun Kabir
 * A.S.M. Matiur Rahman
 * Naiyyum Choudhury
 * Mosihuzzaman
 * 2003
 * M. Rezwan Khan
 * Mesbahuddin Ahmed
 * 2004
 * M. Salimullah
 * H.K.M. Yusuf
 * Mohammad Ali Asgar
 * 2005
 * Shah M. Faruque
 * 2006
 * Abul Kalam Azad Chowdhury
 * M. Feroze Ahmed
 * 2008
 * Firdausi Qadri
 * 2010
 * Choudhury Mahmood Hasan
 * 2013
 * Shafi M Tareq

Expatriate Fellow
Bangladeshi eminent scientists who are living abroad permanently or temporarily are awarded Expatriate Fellowships. No more than 20 fellows are elected in this category at the same time. However, up to three may be appointed in a single year until the quota of 20 is filled. The following list contains the names of all those who have so far been awarded fellowships in the Expatriate Fellows category.


 * A. Saber M. Saleuddin
 * Mohammed A. Karim
 * A.N. Kamal
 * Fazley Bary Malik
 * Fazle Hussain
 * Mushfequr Rahman
 * Muhammad Munir Islam
 * Mizanur Rahman
 * A.K.M. Ehsanes Saleh
 * Mir Masoom Ali

Foreign Fellow
Foreign or international fellowships are awarded to eminent scientists who are not citizens of Bangladesh and who have made significant contributions to science or have special knowledge in the subject. The following list contains the names of all those who have so far been nominated as Foreign Fellows.


 * Norman Borlaug
 * Abdus Salam
 * M. S. Swaminathan
 * Jack Lewis
 * Ashesh Prasad Mitra
 * Ismail Serageldin
 * Rita R. Colwell
 * Ben Roy Mottelson
 * Masatoshi Koshiba
 * C. N. R. Rao
 * Richard R. Ernst
 * Louise Johnson
 * Takao Nishizeki
 * Richard P. Brent

Associate Fellows
There can be a maximum of 15 fellows in the Associate Fellows category. This fellowship is generally awarded to young scientists who are under 45 years of age, have a higher research degree and are exceptionally talented and promising in the field of science and technology. No more than 3 fellows are nominated in any one year. The following persons have been nominated as Associate Fellows.


 * Abul Bashar Mir Mohammad Khademul Islam is a professor of mathematics at the University of Dhaka. He is known for his work on algebraic geometry and differential geometry.
 * Abdullah Shams Bin Tariq is a professor of physics at the University of Chittagong. He is known for his work on nuclear physics and particle physics.
 * Abul Hasnat is a professor of history at the University of Rajshahi. He is known for his work on the history of Bangladesh and the history of Islam.
 * Mamun Mollah is a professor of economics at the Jahangirnagar University. He is known for his work on development economics and microeconomics.
 * Tanveer Ferdous Saeed is a professor of political science at the National University of Bangladesh. He is known for his work on political theory and comparative politics.
 * Abu Reza Mohammad Taufiqul Islam is a professor of law at the University of Dhaka. He is known for his work on constitutional law and human rights law.
 * AJ Saleh Ahmed is a professor of English at the University of Dhaka. He is known for his work on postcolonial literature and critical theory.

Academy Gold Medal Awards
The academy awards prizes in senior and junior categories annually to scientists and technologists of Bangladesh in the field of physical sciences (engineering and technology) and biological sciences (agriculture and medicine).