Muhammad Samad Explained

Muhammad Samad
Native Name:মুহাম্মদ সামাদ
Native Name Lang:bn
Office:Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Dhaka
Term Start:27 May 2018
Office1:Vice-chancellor of the University of Information Technology and Sciences
Term End1:2018
Birth Place:Jamalpur, East Pakistan, Pakistan
Nationality:Bangladeshi
Awards:See full list

Muhammad Samad (born 1956) 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

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Muhammad Samad appointed Dhaka University Pro-Vice-Chancellor . 2023-07-18 . bdnews24.com . en.
  2. Web site: Professor Dr. Muhammad Samad:: University of Dhaka . 2023-07-18 . www.du.ac.bd . en.
  3. Web site: Bangla Academy names 10 winners of 2020 literature awards . 2023-07-18 . bdnews24.com . en.