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Bangladeshi scholar and archeologist
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Place of birth
Brahmanbaria, Brahmanbaria District, Chittagong Division, Bangladesh
Place of death
Dhaka, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh
Age
98 years
Education
University of Dhaka
Awards
Ekushey Padak
Bangla Academy Literary Award
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Biography
Abul Kalam Mohammed Zakaria (c. 1918 – 24 February 2016) was a Bangladeshi scholar and archaeologist. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2015 and Bangla Academy Literary Award in 2005 by the Government of Bangladesh for his contribution to research.
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.
In 1968, Zakaria helped to discover a site containing Sintakote Vihar of the 5th century in Dinajpur.
Zakira retired from the position of Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Sports in 1976.
Works
Zakaria edited the following books.
- 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
- ROOTS Lifetime Achievement Award 2009
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