SBAS NO. 10. Historical and Cultural Aspects of the Islamic Inscriptions of Bengal: A Reflection on Some New Epigraphic Discoveries

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SBAS NO. 10. Historical and Cultural Aspects of the Islamic Inscriptions of Bengal: A Reflection on Some New Epigraphic Discoveries, Mohammad Yusuf Siddiq, 2009; Size: 11.5" x 9" pp. 310; plates 194, Map 4; Bibliography; Index; ISBN 978-984-33-0344-8; Tk. 2000/US $ 45.

The early history of the consolidation of Islamic civilization in Bengal is somewhat shrouded in mystery. The book seeks to analyze the early diffusion of Islamic culture in Bengal using substantially rich and hitherto untapped Arabic and Persian inscriptions scattered all over the region.

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SBAS NO. 9. Dhaka alias Jahangirnagar: 400 Years

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SBAS NO. 9. Dhaka alias Jahangirnagar: 400 Years, Enamul Haque, 2009, Size 12" x 9.5", 150 gms matt paper, pp. 400, plates 570 (mostly in colour), Map, Bibliography, Index; ISBN 978-984-33-0343-1; Tk. 5000/US $ 100

This book, the first of its kind giving the connected history of four hundred years, it highlights a wide range of subjects related to Dhaka. The striking features of this book are its visual records. Most of the illustrative materials are rare and many published for the first time. A unique 

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SBAS NO. 8. Sculptures in Bangladesh: An Inventory of Select Hindu, Buddhist and Jain Stone and Bronze Images in Museums and Collections of Bangladesh (up to 13th century)

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SBAS NO. 8. Sculptures in BangladeshAn Inventory of Select Hindu, Buddhist and Jain Stone and Bronze Images in Museums and Collections of Bangladesh (up to 13th century); Enamul Haque and Adalbert J. Gail (eds.); Size 12" x 9.5": 150gms matt paper; pp. 610; plates 547 (91 in colour); Illustrations; Map: Bibliography: Index: ISBN 984-300-002320-4; Taka 5000/ US$ 100.

Sculptures in Bangladeshis a descriptive inventory of select Hindu, Buddhist and Jain Stone and Bronze Images in Museums and Collections of Bangladesh (up to 13th century) in the museums and private collections of Bangladesh. This volume is the outcome of a collaborative effort 

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