Islamic history and culture is a prestigious department like other 18 departments of Carmichael College which has a long heritage. The department has gone through a long tiring journey to reach the present position. The college was founded in 1916, but the department was introduced in 1958. During the period extending from 1953 up to 1992 the college was affiliated to the University of Rajshahi. In1992 it got affiliated to National University, Gazipur. Since then the department has been conducting different courses as per the regulations of the university. At present Islamic history and culture is read as a regular course in x1 and x11 class, Honours course. Master`s preliminary course and Master class. The students studying in different classes total two thousand. The department has a reach Seminar library containing almost seven thousand books. There are reading facilities for the students in the seminar library. They can also borrow books for a certain period on seminar cards. Along with studies, the student participate in co-curricular activities such as sports, debate, excursion and cultural activities

The department is housed in the first story of the third academic building. The academic proceeding of the department including the classes are conducted in three spacious rooms. Where multimedia projection facilities have been Digital Bangladesh. The department has strengthened its distinguishable position by its academic performance and discipline.