Mohammad Azam | |
|---|---|
| 19th Director General of Bangla Academy | |
| Assumed office 5 September 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Selina Hossain |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 August 1975 |
| Citizenship |  Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Occupation | Professor |
| Employer | University of Dhaka |
Mohammad Azam is a Bangladeshi professor. [1] He is the current and 19th Director General of Bangla Academy. [2]
Azam was born on 23 August 1975 in Noakhali District. [3]
Azam studied Bengali literature and graduated from Dhaka University,where he also earned a doctorate degree. [3]
Azam is an assistant professor in the Bengali department at Dhaka University and has been serving as the director general of Bangla Academy since 5 September 2024. [3] [2]
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