Mazharul Islam (1 July 1929 – 14 November 2003)[2][3] was a Bangladeshi poet, folklorist, and academic. He served as the vice-chancellor of the University of Rajshahi. In 1972, he was appointed as the first Director General of Bangla Academy.[4][5]
Professor Mazharul Islam | |
|---|---|
মাজহারুল ইসলাম | |
| Director General of Bangla Academy | |
| In office 2 June 1972[1] – 12 August 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Nilima Ibrahim |
| Vice-chancellor of University of Rajshahi | |
| Preceded by | Khan Sarwar Murshid |
| Succeeded by | Syed Ali Ahsan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 July 1929 |
| Died | 14 November 2003 (aged 74) Bangkok, Thailand |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Children | Choyon Islam, Merina Jahan Kabita |
| Education | Ph.D. |
| Alma mater | Indiana University |
Education and career
editIslam obtained his PhD in Bengali literature in 1958 and another Ph.D. in folklore studies from Indiana University in 1963.[6]
Personal life and legacy
editIslam was married to Nurjahan Mazhar.[2] Together they had two sons and two daughters. His four children are Merina Jahan Kabita, a member of the Bangladesh Awami League Central Committee and member of the Jatiya Sangsad from 2021-2024), Choyon Islam, a prominent industrialist and former Member of Parliament (2008–2014), Dr Chanda Islam, professor of Murray State University and Shovon Islam, a prominent computer scientist and one of the leading industrialists of Bangladesh.[7][2][3][8] Shovon Islam is the founder and owner of the garments conglomerate Sparrow Group. He is married to BNP leader Shama Obaid, the daughter of KM Obaidur Rahman.
In 2009, "Mazharul Islam Kabita Puruskar", an annual award to inspiring poets, was introduced by Islam's family.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Another decade of the academy". Dhaka Tribune. 5 December 2015. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
- ^ a b c "Mazharul Islam Award introduced". The Daily Star. 10 September 2009. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
- ^ a b "Dr Mazharul Islam dead". The Daily Star. 16 November 2003. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
- ^ "Bangla Academy marks 54th founding anniv today". Dhaka Mirror. 3 December 2009. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
- ^ "Brief History of Bangla Academy". banglaacademy.org.bd. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
- ^ "Prof Mazharul Islam's 11th death anniv today". New Age. 15 November 2014. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
- ^ "In memoriam Dr Mazharul Islam : From a daughter's perspective". The Daily Star. 31 December 2003. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
- ^ "Professor Mazharul Islam's death anniversary Sunday". Dhaka Tribune. 14 November 2020. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ^ "Mazharul Islam Award introduced". The Daily Star. 10 September 2009. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
  | This Bangladeshi academic-related biographical article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |