Abul Kalam Mohammed Zakaria
| Abul Kalam Mohammed Zakaria | |
|---|---|
| Native name | আবুল কালাম মোহাম্মদ যাকারিয়া |
| Born |
c. 1918 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 |
Abul Kalam Mohammed Zakaria (c. 1918 – February 24, 2016) was a Bangladeshi scholar and archaeologist.[1] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2015 by the Government of Bangladesh for his contribution to research.[2]
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.[1]
In 1968, Zakaria helped to discover a site containing Sintakote Vihar of the 5th century in Dinajpur.[1]
Zakira retired from the position of Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Sports in 1976.[3]
Works
Zakaria edited the following books.[1]
- Gupi Chandrer Sonyas
- Gazi Kalu O Champabati
- Bangladesher Nreetotya
- Comilla Zelar Itihash
- Tabaqat-i Nasiri
Awards
- Ekushey Padak (2015)
- Bangla Academy Literary Award (2006)
- Asiatic Society Man of the Year Gold Medal[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Archaeologist Zakaria dies". The Daily Star. February 25, 2016. Retrieved June 24, 2016.
- ↑ "15 named for Ekushey Padak". The Daily Star. February 8, 2015. Retrieved June 24, 2016.
- ↑ "বাংলার শেকড় সন্ধানী যাকারিয়া আর নেই". Prothom Alo. February 25, 2016. Retrieved June 24, 2016.
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