Abul Kalam Mohammed Zakaria
Abul Kalam Mohammed Zakaria (c. 1918 – 24 February 2016) was a Bangladeshi scholar and archaeologist.[1] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2015 and Bangla Academy Literary Award in 2005 by the Government of Bangladesh for his contribution to research.[2]
Abul Kalam Mohammed Zakaria | |
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আবুল কালাম মোহাম্মদ যাকারিয়া | |
| Born | c. 1918 Brahmanbaria, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died | February 24, 2016 (aged 97–98) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Resting place | Darikandi village, Bancharampur Upazila, Brahmanbaria District |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Awards | Ekushey Padak |
Education and career
Zakaria earned his bachelor's in English literature from the University of Dhaka. In 1946, he started his career as a teacher at Azizul Haq College in Bogra. Later, he joined the civil service.[3]
In 1968, Zakaria helped to discover a site containing Sintakote Vihar of the 5th century in Dinajpur.[3]
Zakira retired from the position of Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Sports in 1976.[4]
Works
Zakaria edited the following books.[3]
- Gupi Chandrer Sonyas
- Gazi Kalu O Champabati
- Bangladesher Nreetotya
- Comilla Zelar Itihash
- Tabaqat-i Nasiri
Awards
- Ekushey Padak (2015)
- Bangla Academy Literary Award (2005)
- Asiatic Society Man of the Year Gold Medal[3]
- ROOTS Lifetime Achievement Award 2009
References
- "Archaeology researcher AKM Zakaria passes away". bdnews24.com. 26 February 2016. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- "15 named for Ekushey Padak". The Daily Star. February 8, 2015. Retrieved June 24, 2016.
- "Archaeologist Zakaria dies". The Daily Star. February 25, 2016. Retrieved June 24, 2016.
- "বাংলার শেকড় সন্ধানী যাকারিয়া আর নেই". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 25 February 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
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