Mohammad Moniruzzaman Miah
Mohammad Moniruzzaman Miah (c. 1935 – June 13, 2016) was a Bangladeshi academic. He served as the 20th vice-chancellor of the University of Dhaka from March 1990 until October 1992. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2004 by the Government of Bangladesh for his contribution to education.[1][2]
Mohammad Moniruzzaman Miah | |
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মোহাম্মদ মনিরুজ্জামান মিঞা | |
| 20th Vice Chancellor of University of Dhaka | |
| In office March 24, 1990 – October 31, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Abdul Mannan |
| Succeeded by | Emajuddin Ahamed |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1935 Murshidabad, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died | June 13, 2016 (aged 80–81) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Resting place | Banani, Dhaka |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | University of Rajshahi |
| Occupation | Academic |
Education and career
Miah completed his master's from the University of Rajshahi. He then joined as a faculty member of Jagannath College. After completing 5 years of studies in France, he joined University of Dhaka as a professor of the Department of Geography and Environment.[3] In 1990, he was appointed as the vice-chancellor of the University of Dhaka.[3]
In October 1992, Miah was selected as the Bangladeshi Ambassador to Senegal.[4]
References
- একুশে পদকপ্রাপ্ত সুধীবৃন্দ. Government of Bangladesh. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
- "PM calls for nat'l unity to face global competition". The Daily Star. February 18, 2004. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
- বিশিষ্ট শিক্ষাবিদ মনিরুজ্জামান মিঞা আর নেই. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). June 14, 2016. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
- "Ex-DU VC Maniruzzaman Miah passes away". The Daily Star. June 13, 2016. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
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