Mohammad Ferdous Khan

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Mohammad Ferdous Khan
Died(2016-03-30)March 30, 2016
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Resting placePathantuli, Chittagong
NationalityBangladeshi
Occupationacademic administrator

Mohammad Ferdous Khan (died on March 30, 2016 at the age of 96) was a Bangladeshi educationist. He was awarded the Ekushey Padak in 1980 and the Independence Day Award by the Government of Bangladesh. He was the eldest son of Amanat Khan, a former member of Bengal Legislative Assembly. [1]

Ekushey Padak

Ekushey Padak is the second highest civilian award in Bangladesh, introduced in memory of the martyrs of the Bengali Language Movement of 1952. The award is given to recognize contributions in a number of fields, including culture, education, and economics. The Ministry of Cultural Affairs administers the award.

Independence Day Award

The Independence Day Award, also termed Independence Award, Swadhinata Padak, and Swadhinata Puroskar, is the highest state award given by the government of Bangladesh. Introduced in 1977, this award is bestowed upon Bangladeshi citizens or organizations in recognition of substantial contribution to one of many fields, including the War of Liberation, the Language Movement, education, literature, journalism, public service, science and technology, medical science, social science, song, games and sports, fine arts, rural development, and other areas.

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Career

Khan served as the Director of Public Instruction (DPI) from October 1965 until March 1972. [2]

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References

  1. "Ex-DPI Ferdous passes away". The New Nation. April 5, 2016. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  2. "Ex-DPI Ferdous Khan passes away". Daily Sun. March 31, 2016. Retrieved July 2, 2016.