বাংলাদেশ ইতিহাস গবেষণা সমিতি

Bangladesh History Research Society

A Research Platform for the Study of Bengal’s History, Heritage, and Intellectual Traditions

About BHRS

An independent, research-oriented institution dedicated to the study, preservation, and promotion of the history, heritage, and intellectual traditions of Bangladesh and the wider Bengal region.

Vision

A nationally and internationally recognized centre of excellence in historical research, heritage studies, and knowledge production.

Mission

Advancing rigorous, evidence-based research, training emerging scholars, and expanding access to archival and heritage resources.

Core Objectives

Research Areas

Four interconnected fields advancing the study of Bengal’s past.

Political & Socio-Economic History

Governance, economy and social change across Bengal — from state formation to colonial and post-colonial transformation.

Cultural & Intellectual History

Literature, religion, language and the intellectual traditions that shaped Bengal’s cultural consciousness.

Heritage & Material Culture

Historic architecture, archaeological sites and material culture — documented, interpreted and preserved.

Sources, Archives & Historiography

Manuscripts, documents, oral histories and the historiography of how Bengal’s past is written and debated.

Archive

Preserving and opening access to Bengal’s historical record.

Activities & Publications

Events

Publications

Collaborations

Working with partners at home and abroad.

Universities

Research Centres

Museums

Archives

International Partners

News & Media

Latest News

Announcements

Video Gallery

Join our community of historians and heritage scholars

Collaborate on research, contribute to the archive, or partner with BHRS.