| Kazi Shahid Ahmed | |
| Birth Date: | 1940 11, df=y |
| Birth Place: | Jessore, Khulna Division, Bengal Province, British India |
| Nationality: | British Indian (1940–1947) Pakistani (1947–1971) Bangladeshi (1971–2023) |
| Occupation: | Businessperson, journalist, sports organiser, writer, publisher |
| Children: | Kazi Anis Ahmed (son) Kazi Nabil Ahmed (son) Kazi Inam Ahmed (son) |
Kazi Shahid Ahmed (7 November 1940 – 28 August 2023) was a Bangladeshi businessman journalist, sports organiser, writer, and publisher who established the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh, Ajker Kagoj, and the Gemcon Group.[1]
Shahid was born in Jessore, British India on 7 November 1940. He studied engineering at the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore.[2] [3]
After graduation, Shahid joined in army and retired as a lieutenant colonel.[4]
After retirement, Shahid founded Gemcon Group in 1979. He started publishing Ajker Kagoj in 1991. In 2002, he established University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh.
Shahid was the editor and publisher of Ajker Kagoj. He was also a founder of Dhaka Tribune and Bangla Tribune. In 1995, Shahid's first novel was released to the public. His most popular books and novels are "Amar Lekha," "Ghore Agun Legeche," "Bhairab," "Pasha," "Datey Kata Pencil," and "Opekkha."[5] [6]
Kazi Shahid Ahmed died on 28 August 2023, at the age of 82.[7]