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Ashraf Siddiqui | |
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| Director General of Bangla Academy | |
| In office 4 June 1976 – 30 June 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Mustafa Nur-Ul Islam |
| Succeeded by | Manzoore Mawla |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 March 1927 |
| Died | 19 March 2020 (aged 93) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Occupation | Writer |
Awards | Independence Award (2026) |
| Website | ashrafsiddiqui |
Ashraf Siddiqui (1 March 1927 – 19 March 2020)[1][2] was a Bangladeshi poet, researcher, folklorist, and essayist.[3][4] He was awarded Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1964 and Ekushey Padak in 1988 by the Government of Bangladesh.[5][6] In 2026, he was posthumously awarded Independence Award, the highest civilian honour of Bangladesh.[7]
Early life and education
[edit]Siddiqui was born in Nagbari village of Tangail.[2] Siddiqui completed his master's from the University of Dhaka in Bengali literature.[8] He earned his Ph.D. in folklore studies from the Indiana University Bloomington.[8]
Career
[edit]Siddiqui served as a faculty member at Rajshahi College, Chittagong College, Ananda Mohan College, Dhaka College, Jagannath College and the University of Dhaka.[2] He served as the director of Kendrio Bangla Unnoyon Board, chief editor of District Gazetteer and director general of Bangla Academy during 1976–1982.[2][9]
Siddiqui also served as the chairman of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, chairman of Bangladesh Press Institute and president of Nazrul Academy and Nazrul Institute.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Siddiqui was married to Syeda Siddiqui from 1951 until her death in 1997. He died at the age of 93 in 2020.[8] They had a daughter, Riffat Ahmed, the chairperson of Siddiquis' International School (As of 2023[update]).[10][11]
Awards
[edit]- Ekushey Padak for literature (1988)[citation needed]
- Bangla Academy Literary Award for children's literature in 1964[citation needed]
- UNESCO Award (1966)[citation needed]
- Daud Award[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Documentary and website on Dr. Ashraf Siddiqui". The Daily Star. 7 May 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Renowned poet-folklorist Dr Ashraf Siddiqui passes away". The Daily Star. 19 March 2020. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
- ↑ "Folk Scientist Poet Dr Ashraf Siddiqui". The New Nation. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
- ↑ "Dr. Ashraf Siddiqui: Poet or Folklorist?". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
- ↑ পুরস্কারপ্রাপ্তদের তালিকা [Winners list] (in Bengali). Bangla Academy. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ↑ একুশে পদকপ্রাপ্ত সুধীবৃন্দ [Ekushey Padak winners list] (in Bengali). Government of Bangladesh. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ↑ "Khaleda Zia, 14 individuals and 5 institutions to receive Independence Award". Prothom Alo. 5 March 2026. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Dr. Ashraf Siddique". www.ashrafsiddiqui.com. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
- ↑ "Former Director General and Directors – Banglaacademy". Retrieved 20 March 2020.
- ↑ আমার চোখে ‘বড় আপা’ ড. কাজী আনোয়ারা মনসুর. Samakal (in Bengali). 17 December 2023. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
- ↑ "Message From Chairperson – Siddiqui's International School". Retrieved 15 April 2026.
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