M. R. Khan
M. R. Khan | |
|---|---|
এম আর খান | |
| Born | 1 August 1928 |
| Died | 5 November 2016 (aged 88) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Resting place | Satkhira, Khulna Division |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | Calcutta Medical College |
| Children | Mandy Karim |
Mohammad Rafi Khan (1 August 1928 – 5 November 2016) was a Bangladeshi pediatrician from Satkhira.[1] In 1994, he was selected the National Professor of Bangladesh. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2009 and Independence Day Award in 2016 by the Government of Bangladesh.[2] He was a Fellow of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences since 1975.[3] He was the founder of Central Hospital, Dhaka.
Education[edit]
Khan completed his MBBS from Calcutta Medical College in 1952. He completed post-graduate degrees from Edinburgh (1957, 1962 and 1978), London (1957) and Dhaka (1974).[1]
Career[edit]
In 1963, Khan joined Dhaka Medical College as an associate professor and retired as professor of pediatrics at IPGMR in 1988. He established the pediatric unit in Rajshahi Medical College in 1964-1965 and strengthened Dhaka Shishu Hospital in 1978–1979. He was the founder president of Bangladesh Pediatric Association.[1]
He served as a senior visiting professor of International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh since 1989; professor and founder director and chairman of the Institute of Child Health and Shishu Hospital.[1]
Personal life[edit]
Khan had one daughter, Mandy Karim.[1]
Books[edit]
Khan wrote nine books including the following:
- Practice of Paediatrics Medicine
- An Essential Aid on Paediatrics Medicine
- Essence of Paediatrics with Prof. M. Ekhlasur Rahman
Awards[edit]
- Independence Day Award (2016)[4][5]
- Ekushey Padak (2009)
- Gold Medal by the Ministry of Social Welfare (1999)
- Ibn Sina Gold Medal (1999)
- Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah Gold Medal (1998)
- Poet Sorojine Naidu Gold Medal (1997)
- National Professor, People's Republic of Bangladesh, (1995)
- Bangladesh Pediatric Association Award (1994)
- Moulana Bhashani Gold Medal (1994)
- Moulana Tarko Baghis Gold Medal Award (1993)
- Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam National Award and Gold Medal (1993)
- Gold Medal by Sher-e-Bangla Jatiyo Smrity Sangsad (1992)
- World Astrological Society Award (1992)
- Association of Pediatrics from South East Asia Region, Manila Award (1991)[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f "Pediatric pioneer passes away". The Daily Star. 6 November 2016. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
- ^ "Muhith, Maqsudul, Bannya are among 14 named for 2016 Independence Award". bdnews24.com. 7 March 2016. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
- ^ "Professor Dr. M.R. Khan". Bangladesh Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
- ^ "Muhith, Maqsudul, Bannya are among 14 named for 2016 Independence Award". bdnews24. 7 March 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
- ^ "Muhith, Bannya, Navy named for Independence Award". Dhaka Tribune. 7 March 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2016.