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. Mohammed Akhtaruzzaman |
| Succeeded by | Sayema Haque Bidisha |
| Vice-chancellor of the University of Information Technology and Sciences | |
| In office 2012–2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1958 (age 67–68) Jamalpur, East Pakistan, Pakistan |
Awards | See full list |
Muhammad Samad (born 1958)[1] is a Bangladeshi academic, administrator and poet.[1] He was the former Pro-Vice Chancellor the University of Dhaka.[2]
Samad was awarded Ekushey Padak (language and literature) in 2024 and Bangla Academy Literary Award in 2020 for his contribution to poetry.[3]
Birth and Education
[edit]Samad was born in 1958 in Sharishabari, Jamalpur district.[4] He earned his BSS degree from the Institute of Social Welfare and Research of Dhaka University.[5]
Career
[edit]he serves as the president of Jatiya Kabita Parishad (National Poetry Council).[1] Between 1997 and 2001, he was the general secretary of this council. 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.[6] In May 2018, he was appointed pro-vice chancellor of the University of Dhaka replacing Dr Akhtaruzzaman.[6]
He has been serving as president of Bangladesh Council for Social Work Education (BCSWE) since 2012 and was elected Board Member of Asian and Pacific Social Work Education (APASWE) for the term of 2013-17.
After the fall of the Sheikh Hasina led Awami League government,[7] the Ministry of Education removed Samad and replaced him with Sayema Haque Bidisha.[8][9]
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]
- Ekushey Padak, 2024 [10]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 "Muhammad Samad appointed Dhaka University Pro-Vice-Chancellor". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- 1 2 "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.
- ↑ "Dr. Muhammad Samad's childhood Eid memories | The Daily Star". www.thedailystar.net. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "Professor Samad reappointed as DU pro-VC". The Business Standard. 13 April 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- 1 2 "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.
- ↑ "'It's more than I deserve,' Prof Muhammad Samad on being conferred Ekushey Padak". observerbd.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 31 March 2026.
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