Muhammad Samad
Muhammad Samad | |
|---|---|
মুহাম্মদ সামাদ | |
| Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Dhaka | |
| Assumed office 27 May 2018 | |
| Vice-chancellor of the University of Information Technology and Sciences | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1956 (age 67–68) Jamalpur, East Pakistan, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Awards | See full list |
Muhammad Samad (born 1956)[1] is a Bangladeshi academic, administrator and poet.[1] He is the current of Pro-Vice Chancellor the University of Dhaka since 2018.[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]
Awards[edit]
- Trivuj Literary Award
- Poet Jasimuddin Literary Award
- Poet Jibanananda Das Award
- Poet Sukanta Literary Award
- City-Ananda Alo Literary Award
- Syed Mujtaba Ali Sahitya Award
- Poet Vishnu De Award
- Kabitalap Award
- International Best Poet (China)
- Bangla Academy Literary Award (2020)[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e "Muhammad Samad appointed Dhaka University Pro-Vice-Chancellor". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ a b "Professor Dr. Muhammad Samad:: University of Dhaka". www.du.ac.bd. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ "Bangla Academy names 10 winners of 2020 literature awards". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2023-07-18.