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Abul Kalam Mohammed Zakaria
Bangladeshi scholar and archeologist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Abul Kalam Mohammed Zakaria (c. 1918 – 24 February 2016) was a Bangladeshi scholar and archaeologist.[1] He was awarded the Ekushey Padak in 2015 and the Bangla Academy Literary Award in 2005 by the Government of Bangladesh for his contribution to research.[2]
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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.[3]
In 1968, Zakaria helped to discover a site containing Sintakote Vihar of the 5th century in Dinajpur.[3]
Zakira retired from the position of Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Sports in 1976.[4]
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Works
Zakaria edited the following books.[3]
- Gupi Chandrer Sonyas
- Gazi Kalu O Champabati
- Bangladesher Nreetotya
- Comilla Zelar Itihash
- Tabaqat-i Nasiri
Awards
- Ekushey Padak (2015)
- Bangla Academy Literary Award (2005)
- Asiatic Society Man of the Year Gold Medal[3]
- ROOTS Lifetime Achievement Award 2009
References
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