Syed Rezaul Karim
Syed Rezaul Karim, also known by his title Charmonai Pir, is a Bangladeshi Islamic scholar, politician, who serving as the Emir of Islami Andolan Bangladesh. He is also President of the Bangladesh Mujahid Committee and Bangladesh Quran Education Board, and the Vice President of Befaqul Madarisil Arabia Bangladesh.
Early life and family
Rezaul Karim was born on 1 February 1971 in the village of Char Monai in Barisal, East Pakistan. His grandfather, Syed Muhammad Ishaq, was the first Pir of Charmonai, and his father, Syed Fazlul Karim, was the second Pir of Charmonai.Education
He started his education from Charmonai Jamia Rashidia Islamia. He passed Kamil from its Alia branch in 1991. At the same time, he used to attend classes in its Qawmi branch. Then he obtained higher degree in Fiqh and Hadith from Sagardi Islamia Kamil Madrasa, Barisal. He studied at Jamia Islamia Darul Uloom Madania for some time.Career
After completing his education, he joined Charmonai Jamia Rashidia Islamia as a teacher of its Alia branch. Then he was assistant principals of both the branches for long time. Currently, he is the main patron of both branches. He is also the President of the Bangladesh Quran Education Board and co-president of Befaqul Madarisil Arabia Bangladesh.He served as the chairman of Char Monai Union for two terms from 2003 to 2011.
After the death of his father on 25 November 2006, he was elected Amir of Islami Andolan Bangladesh and Bangladesh Mujahideen Committee.