Bangladesh History
Cultural Heritage
ABOUT HERITAGE
DR. MD. MAHBUBAR RAHMAN
Dr. Md. Mahbubar Rahman is a retired Professor from the Department of History at the University of Rajshahi. During his PhD research, he recognized a significant gap in access to organized archival resources for scholars and researchers.
Motivated by this need, he began collecting historical documents and research materials in 2002 with a vision to create a dedicated archive that would support academic inquiry and preserve important records. This vision led to the formal establishment of Heritage Archives on March 23, 2002.
Since its founding, Heritage Archives has continued to serve as a valuable resource for researchers, students, and anyone interested in the social and historical transformations of Bangladesh.
Collections
Catalogue List of Heritage
| ID | Catalogue Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Catalogue 0: Main List |
| 2 | Catalogue 1-35 |
| 3 | Catalogue 36:All Biography |
| 6 | Catalogue 36RAB: Rabindranath Tagor |
| 7 | Catalogue 36NAZ: Kazi Nazrul Islam |
| 8 | Catalogue 36NC_36PC |
| 9 | Catalogue 37-130 |
| 10 | Catalogue 82: Dissertations(Thesis) |
| 11 | Catalogue 131 to 188 |
| 12 | Catalogue 180 (Leaflets) |
| 14 | Catalogue 189 (District Book 33-69) |
| 15 | Catalogue 190 to 242 |
| 16 | Catalogue 243 (Periodical) |
| 17 | Catalogue 244-249 (Political) |
| 18 | Catalogue 249 (Political Parties in Bangladesh) |
| 19 | Catalogue 250 to 399 |
| 20 | Catalogue 256 (Posters) |
Things you should know
Research Opportunity
The archive is open daily from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and can accommodate up to three researchers at a time. Limited facilities are available at present; however, two guest rooms are reserved for visiting scholars conducting research.
Visiting Opportunity
Visitors are welcome at Heritage Archives for both research and general visits. The archive is typically open from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday through Thursday, and remains closed on Fridays.
For special circumstances, visits may be arranged outside regular hours. Please make an appointment in advance by calling 01716760486 before planning your visit.
SPACE AND SIZE OF HERITAGE ROOMS
Heritage Archives operates from a dedicated 510 square meter facility. The total length of its preserved collections extends approximately 2.5 kilometers, reflecting the depth and scale of the archive.
Address:
Heritage Archives of Bangladesh History Trust
456-Ka Kajla, Rajshahi 6204
Bangladesh
Visitor's Thoughts
...Heritage has been a unique endeavour from the start, but it has now blossomed into a depository that is attracting more and more donations from around the country ... For a researcher, it is a joy to be here ...