Mazharul Islam (1 July 1929 – 14 November 2003)[2][3] was a Bangladeshi poet, folklorist, and academic. He served as the vice-chancellor of the University of Rajshahi. In 1972, he was appointed as the first Director General of Bangla Academy.[4][5]
Professor Mazharul Islam | |
|---|---|
মাজহারুল ইসলাম | |
| Director General of Bangla Academy | |
| In office 2 June 1972[1] – 12 August 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Nilima Ibrahim |
| Vice-chancellor of University of Rajshahi | |
| Preceded by | Khan Sarwar Murshid |
| Succeeded by | Syed Ali Ahsan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 July 1929 |
| Died | 14 November 2003 (aged 74) Bangkok, Thailand |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Children | Choyon Islam, Merina Jahan Kabita |
| Education | Ph.D. |
| Alma mater | Indiana University |
Education and career edit
Islam obtained his PhD in Bengali literature in 1958 and another Ph.D. in folklore studies from Indiana University in 1963.[6]
Personal life and legacy edit
Islam was married to Nurjahan Mazhar.[2] Together they had two sons and two daughters. His four children are Merina Jahan Kabita, a member of the Bangladesh Awami League Central Committee and imcumbent member of Jatiya Sangsad (2021-present), Choyon Islam, a prominent industrialist and former Member of Parliament (2008–2014), Dr Chanda Islam, professor of Murray State University and Shovon Islam, a prominent computer scientist and one of the leading industrialists of Bangladesh.[7][2][3][8]
In 2009, "Mazharul Islam Kabita Puruskar", an annual award to inspiring poets, was introduced by Islam's family.[9]
References edit
- ^ "Another decade of the academy". Dhaka Tribune. 2015-12-05. Retrieved 2017-12-17.
- ^ a b c "Mazharul Islam Award introduced". The Daily Star. 2009-09-10. Retrieved 2017-12-17.
- ^ a b "Dr Mazharul Islam dead". The Daily Star. 2003-11-16. Retrieved 2017-12-17.
- ^ "Bangla Academy marks 54th founding anniv today". Dhaka Mirror. 2009-12-03. Retrieved 2017-12-17.
- ^ "Brief History of Bangla Academy". banglaacademy.org.bd. Retrieved 2017-12-17.
- ^ "Prof Mazharul Islam's 11th death anniv today". New Age. 2014-11-15. Retrieved 2017-12-17.
- ^ "In memoriam Dr Mazharul Islam : From a daughter's perspective". The Daily Star. 2003-12-31. Retrieved 2017-12-17.
- ^ "Professor Mazharul Islam's death anniversary Sunday". Dhaka Tribune. 2020-11-14. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
- ^ "Mazharul Islam Award introduced". The Daily Star. 2009-09-10. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
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