Abdul Malek Halim

Maulana Abdul Malek Halim () is a prominent Islamic scholar of Bangladesh and "Nayeb-e Ameer" of Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh. Abdul Malek Halim is the pioneer of "Qawmi Mohila (Female) Madrasa" in Bangladesh and the founder of Al-Jamiatul Arabia Lil Baneena Wal Banaat Haildhar, the first "Qawmi Madrasa" having female branch. At present, Abdul Malek Halim is serving as the principle of the Madrasa. Abdul Malek Halim is also serving as the senior vice-chairman of Islami Oikya Jote. He is an ex-chairman of Nizam-e-Islam Party.
Education.
Abdul Malek Halim pursued higher education from Al-Jamiah Al-Islamiah Patiya.
Career.
Maulana Malek started his career as a teacher at a local madrasa after completing education. Later he went to Saudi Arabia and worked as an Imam at a Masjid there. He became inspired by observing the religious training provided to the woman in KSA and other Arab countries and decided to establish an Islamic school for woman. His vision was materialized when an Imam of Kaba visits his village and inspired him to settle in his country for establishing a female religious school. Finally, Maulana Halim stablished Al-Jamiatul Arabia Lil Baneena Wal Banaat Haildhar in 1972 and serving as the DG of the institution.