Dr. Nazrul Islam holds an MBA from Jadavpur University and a PhD and D.Litt from the University of Calcutta. He is a retired IPS officer and the founder Chairman of Basantapur Education Society, which has established several schools and colleges.

He has written over 100 books. His books in English include: Son of the Soil, Talent, Nilkantha, History of the Bengali, How Can the Bengali Lead in Business?, Injustices by Justices, Justice Beyond Reach, Reforming the United Nations, Islam 9/11 and Global Terrorism, How Secular Is Indian Politics?, Why Are Muslims Powerless People?