Muhammad Samad
Muhammad Samad | |
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মুহাম্মদ সামাদ | |
| Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Dhaka | |
| In office 27 May 2018 – 26 August 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Dr Md. Akhtaruzzaman |
| Succeeded by | Sayema Haque Bidisha |
| Vice-chancellor of the University of Information Technology and Sciences | |
| In office 2012–2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1956 (age 68–69) Jamalpur, East Pakistan, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Awards | See full list |
Muhammad Samad (born 1956)[1] is a Bangladeshi academic, administrator and poet.[1] He was the former Pro-Vice Chancellor the University of Dhaka.[2]
Samad was awarded Bangla Academy Literary Award in 2020 for his contribution to poetry.[3]
Career
[edit]Samad serves as the president of Jatiya Kabita Parishad (National Poetry Council).[1] His published collections of poetry include Ekjan Rajnaitik Netar Manifesto, Aami Noi Indrajit Megher Araley, Porabey Chandan Kath, Cholo, Tumul Brishtitey Bhiji, Sharater Akashey Purnima and Premer Kabita.[1]
Samad was a visiting professor at Winona State University in Minnesota.[1]
From 2012 to 2016, Samad was the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Information Technology and Sciences.[4] In May 2018, he was appointed pro-vice chancellor of the University of Dhaka replacing Dr Akhtaruzzaman.[4]
After the fall of the Sheikh Hasina led Awami League government,[5] the Ministry of Education removed Samad and replaced him with Sayema Haque Bidisha.[6][7]
Awards
[edit]- Trivuj Literary Award[citation needed]
- Poet Jasimuddin Literary Award[citation needed]
- Poet Jibanananda Das Award[citation needed]
- Poet Sukanta Literary Award[citation needed]
- City-Ananda Alo Literary Award[citation needed]
- Syed Mujtaba Ali Sahitya Award[citation needed]
- Poet Vishnu De Award[citation needed]
- Kabitalap Award[citation needed]
- International Best Poet (China) [citation needed]
- Bangla Academy Literary Award (2020)[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Muhammad Samad appointed Dhaka University Pro-Vice-Chancellor". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- ^ a b "Professor Dr. Muhammad Samad:: University of Dhaka". www.du.ac.bd. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- ^ "Bangla Academy names 10 winners of 2020 literature awards". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- ^ a b "Professor Samad appointed as Dhaka University Pro Vice Chancellor". Daily Sun. 27 May 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
- ^ "Timeline: The rise and fall of Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
- ^ "Interim government's first month: Education sector yet to settle down". Bdnews24.com. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
- ^ "Professor Sayema Haque Bidisha appointed as DU Pro-VC". The Business Standard. 2 September 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
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