Kazi Shahid Ahmed

Kazi Shahid Ahmed (7 November 1940 – 28 August 2023) was a Bangladeshi businessperson, journalist, sports organiser, writer, and publisher.[1] He is well known for the establishment of University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh, Ajker Kagoj, and Gemcon Group.[2]

Kazi Shahid Ahmed
Born(1940-11-07)7 November 1940
Jessore, Khulna Division, Bengal Province, British India
Died28 August 2023(2023-08-28) (aged 82)
NationalityBritish Indian (1940–1947)
Pakistani (1947–1971)
Bangladeshi (1971–2023)
Occupation(s)Businessperson, journalist, sports organiser, writer, publisher
ChildrenKazi Anis Ahmed (son)

Kazi Nabil Ahmed (son)

Kazi Inam Ahmed (son)

Early life and education

Shahid was born in Jessore, British India on 7 November 1940. He studied engineering at the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore.[3][4]

Career

After graduation, Shahid joined in army and retired as a lieutenant colonel.[5]

After retirement, Shahid founded Gemcon Group in 1979. He started publishing Ajker Kagoj in 1991. In 2002, he established University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh.[6][1]

Shahid was the editor and publisher of Ajker Kagoj.[6] He was also a founder of Dhaka Tribune and Bangla Tribune. In 1995, Shahid's first novel was released to the public. His most popular books and novels are "Amar Lekha," "Ghore Agun Legeche," "Bhairab," "Pasha," "Datey Kata Pencil," and "Opekkha."[6][1]

Death

Kazi Shahid Ahmed died on 28 August 2023, at the age of 82.[7]

References
  1. "Kazi Shahid Ahmed, pioneer of modern journalism, passes away". Dhaka Tribune. 28 August 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  2. "Kazi Shahid Ahmed turns 80". Daily Sun. 7 November 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  3. Ahmed, Kazi Shahid (8 October 2006). ""Liberal arts is at the root of all disciplines of education"". The Daily Star. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  4. "কাজী শাহেদ আহমেদ আর নেই". Prothomalo (in Bengali). 28 August 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  5. Correspondent, Senior (29 August 2023). "Kazi Shahid Ahmed, editor of now defunct Ajker Kagoj, dies aged 82". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  6. "Gemcon Group chair Kazi Shahid dies". New Age. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  7. Desk, Tribune (28 August 2023). "Kazi Shahid Ahmed, pioneer of modern journalism, passes away". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
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