Shaikh Abdus Salam (born 1955) is a Bangladeshi academic, writer sports organizer and professor.

In 1996, he was appointed the director general of the Press Institute of Bangladesh by the Awami League government and held the post until 2001.

In addition, he is making significant contributions to the sport of carom and disability at the national level.

[11] Salam made a significant contribution to the establishment of the Bangladesh Carrom Federation and served as its president for about 18 years from its inception (1990).

[12] Former members of Bangladesh Chhatra League, who were working as temporary staff at the university, vandalized the officer of the personal secretary to Salam demanding their jobs be made permanent.