Muhammad Samad

Not to be confused with Mohammad Samad.

Muhammad Samad
মুহাম্মদ সামাদ
Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Dhaka
In office
27 May 2018 – 26 August 2024
Preceded byDr. Mohammed Akhtaruzzaman
Succeeded bySayema Haque Bidisha
Vice-chancellor of the University of Information Technology and Sciences
In office
2012–2016
Personal details
Born1958 (age 67–68)
Jamalpur, East Pakistan, Pakistan
Awards
See full list

Muhammad Samad (born 1958)[1] is a Bangladeshi academic, administrator and poet.[1] He was the former Pro-Vice Chancellor the University of Dhaka.[2]

Samad was awarded Ekushey Padak (language and literature) in 2024 and Bangla Academy Literary Award in 2020 for his contribution to poetry.[3]

Birth and Education

Samad was born in 1958 in Sharishabari, Jamalpur district.[4] He earned his BSS degree from the Institute of Social Welfare and Research of Dhaka University.[5]

Career

he serves as the president of Jatiya Kabita Parishad (National Poetry Council).[1] Between 1997 and 2001, he was the general secretary of this council. 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.[6] In May 2018, he was appointed pro-vice chancellor of the University of Dhaka replacing Dr Akhtaruzzaman.[6]

He has been serving as president of Bangladesh Council for Social Work Education (BCSWE) since 2012 and was elected Board Member of Asian and Pacific Social Work Education (APASWE) for the term of 2013-17.

After the fall of the Sheikh Hasina led Awami League government,[7] the Ministry of Education removed Samad and replaced him with Sayema Haque Bidisha.[8][9]

Awards

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Muhammad Samad appointed Dhaka University Pro-Vice-Chancellor". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Professor Dr. Muhammad Samad:: University of Dhaka". www.du.ac.bd. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Bangla Academy names 10 winners of 2020 literature awards". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  4. ^ "Dr. Muhammad Samad's childhood Eid memories | The Daily Star". www.thedailystar.net. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
  5. ^ "Professor Samad reappointed as DU pro-VC". The Business Standard. 13 April 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
  6. ^ a b "Professor Samad appointed as Dhaka University Pro Vice Chancellor". Daily Sun. 27 May 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
  7. ^ "Timeline: The rise and fall of Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
  8. ^ "Interim government's first month: Education sector yet to settle down". Bdnews24.com. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
  9. ^ "Professor Sayema Haque Bidisha appointed as DU Pro-VC". The Business Standard. 2 September 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
  10. ^ "'It's more than I deserve,' Prof Muhammad Samad on being conferred Ekushey Padak". observerbd.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 31 March 2026.

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