Syed Mohammad Shahed

Syed Mohammad Shahed is a Bangladeshi professor, researcher, writer and a former Director General of Bangla Academy. He received Bangla Academy Award in essay and research category in 2018.^[1][2]

Syed Mohammad Shahed
Director General of Bangla Academy
In office 13 May 2007 – 12 May 2009
Preceded by	Abul Kalam Monjur Morshed
Succeeded by	Shamsuzzaman Khan
Personal details
Nationality	Bangladeshi
Occupation	Researcher, professor, writer
Awards	Bangla Academy Literary Award (2018)

Shahed obtained his Bachelor's, Master's and PhD from the University of Dhaka in Bangla language and literature.^[3] In 1988, he started his career as a faculty member in Bangla Department of the same university. From 13 May 2007 to 12 May 2009, he served as the Director General of Bangla Academy.^[4]