Abdul Hakim Sarkar

Abdul Hakim Sarkar (died 11 May 2025 ) was a Bangladeshi writer, academic, and professor. He was the 11th vice chancellor (27 December 2012 – 30 June 2016) of Islamic University, Bangladesh. He was a long time professor of Dhaka University at Social welfare and research institute.

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. The appointment was made in a bid to remove the stalemate that began at the university three and a half months earlier. He was removed on 30 June 2016 by the chancellor, President Abdul Hamid, without citing any reason. But sources at the Islamic University Teacher Association (IUTA) said the VC was involved in various irregularities and corruption during his tenure. Abdul Hakim Sarkar went on Hajj in 2014 at the invitation of the King of Saudi Arabia.

Death He died on 11 May 2025 at his residence in Sector-14, Dhaka, due to old age complications. He was 75 years old.