Muhammad Samad | |
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মুহাম্মদ সামাদ | |
Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Dhaka | |
In office 27 May 2018 –26 August 2024 | |
Preceded by | Dr Md. Akhtaruzzaman |
Succeeded by | Sayema Haque Bidisha |
Vice-chancellor of the University of Information Technology and Sciences | |
In office 2012–2016 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1956 (age 68–69) Jamalpur,East Pakistan,Pakistan |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Awards | See full list |
Muhammad Samad (born 1956) [1] is a Bangladeshi academic,administrator and poet. [1] He was the former Pro-Vice Chancellor the University of Dhaka. [2]
Samad was awarded Bangla Academy Literary Award in 2020 for his contribution to poetry. [3]
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]
From 2012 to 2016,Samad was the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Information Technology and Sciences. [4] In May 2018,he was appointed pro-vice chancellor of the University of Dhaka replacing Dr Akhtaruzzaman. [4]
After the fall of the Sheikh Hasina led Awami League government, [5] the Ministry of Education removed Samad and replaced him with Sayema Haque Bidisha. [6] [7]