Ashraf Siddiqui (1 March 1927 – 19 March 2020)[1][2] was a Bangladeshi poet, researcher, folklorist, and essayist.[3][4] He was awarded Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1964 and Ekushey Padak in 1988 by the Government of Bangladesh.[5][6]
Ashraf Siddiqui | |
|---|---|
| Director General of Bangla Academy | |
| In office 4 June 1976 – 30 June 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Mustafa Nur-Ul Islam |
| Succeeded by | Manzoore Mawla |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 March 1927 Tangail, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died | 19 March 2020 (aged 93) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Website | ashrafsiddiqui |
Early life and education
editSiddiqui was born in Nagbari village of Tangail.[2] Siddiqui completed his master's from the University of Dhaka in Bengali literature.[7] He earned his Ph.D. in folklore studies from the Indiana University.[7]
Career
editSiddiqui served as a faculty member at Rajshahi College, Chittagong College, Ananda Mohan College, Dhaka College, Jagannath College and the University of Dhaka.[2] He served as the director of Kendrio Bangla Unnoyon Board, chief editor of District Gazetteer and director general of Bangla Academy during 1976–1982.[2][8]
Siddiqui also served as the chairman of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, chairman of Bangladesh Press Institute and president of Nazrul Academy and Nazrul Institute.[2]
Personal life
editSiddiqui was married to Syeda Siddiqui from 1951 until her death in 1997. He died at the age of 93 in 2020.[7]
Awards
edit- Ekushey Padak for literature (1988)[citation needed]
- Bangla Academy Literary Award for children's literature in 1964[citation needed]
- UNESCO Award (1966)[citation needed]
- Daud Award[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "Documentary and website on Dr. Ashraf Siddiqui". The Daily Star. 7 May 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "Renowned poet-folklorist Dr Ashraf Siddiqui passes away". The Daily Star. 19 March 2020. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
- ^ "Folk Scientist Poet Dr Ashraf Siddiqui". The New Nation. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
- ^ "Dr. Ashraf Siddiqui: Poet or Folklorist?". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
- ^ পুরস্কারপ্রাপ্তদের তালিকা [Winners list] (in Bengali). Bangla Academy. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ^ একুশে পদকপ্রাপ্ত সুধীবৃন্দ [Ekushey Padak winners list] (in Bengali). Government of Bangladesh. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ^ a b c "Dr. Ashraf Siddique". www.ashrafsiddiqui.com. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
- ^ "Former Director General and Directors – Banglaacademy". Retrieved 20 March 2020.
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