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He was born on 30/03/1932 in Kapar Pora village of Daulatpur thana. His father's name was Kasim Uddin and his mother Mosa Maymana Khatun. Growing up in a home with an environment of reading and writing, he completed his primary education with satisfaction. He passed matriculation in 1948, I.Sc. in 1950, B.Sc. with honours in physics in 1953, and M.Sc. in 1956.
His career began with teaching. During his career he served with success at various government colleges of Bangladesh, such as Kushtia Government College, Dhaka College, Comilla Victoria College, and Rajshahi New Degree College.
Promoted to the post of assistant professor, he joined Khulna B.L. College. The time was 02/07/1957, and from there he was transferred to Narayanganj College in 1989. In 1992, promoted to the post of professor, he was transferred to Faridpur Rajendra College. He earned great fame as a professor.
There was much to learn from Professor Nurul Islam's conduct. He possessed deep knowledge of physics. He taught students difficult and complex subjects in a simple way. He had a good sense of humour. During his time at Khulna B.L. College he was secretary of the teachers' club and in charge of the physics department. He presented various subjects through humour. He was sweet-spoken. He was the eldest son of his family.
Unpleasant though it is, every living being must taste death (Kullu nafsin zaiqatul maut). Leaving much work unfinished, he passed away suddenly on 09/04/1977, and his younger brother Brigadier Rafiqul Islam laid him to rest with due honour at the Mirpur Intellectuals' Graveyard.
