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Abdul Matin Chowdhury

1921 – 1981

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About Abdul Matin Chowdhury

Lived 1921 – 1981 (aged 60). Abdul Matin Chowdhury was a Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani physicist and academic.

Abdul Matin Chowdhury (1 May 1921 – 24 June 1981) was a Bangladeshi academic and physicist. He served as the 15th vice-chancellor of the University of Dhaka.

Education

Chowdhury passed the entrance examination from Arunchandra High School in Noakhali District in 1937 and intermediate from Dhaka Intermediate College in 1939. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees in physics from the University of Dhaka. He obtained a Ph.D. in atmospheric physics from the University of Chicago in 1949. He completed Ph.D. for the second time in 1961.

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Important facts

Born
1 May 1921, British India, Lakshmipur District
Birth century
20th century
Died
24 June 1981, Dhaka
Occupation
Physicist, academic
Nationality
Bangladesh, British Raj, Pakistan
Education
University of Chicago, Dhaka College, University of Dhaka
Employers
University of Dhaka

Family & relationships

Spouse
Razia Matin

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Abdul Matin Chowdhury?

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When was Abdul Matin Chowdhury born?

Abdul Matin Chowdhury was born on 1 May 1921 in Bengal Presidency, British India, Lakshmipur District.

When did Abdul Matin Chowdhury die?

Abdul Matin Chowdhury died on 24 June 1981 in Dhaka.

What was Abdul Matin Chowdhury's occupation?

Abdul Matin Chowdhury was a physicist and academic.

What nationality was Abdul Matin Chowdhury?

Abdul Matin Chowdhury was Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Abdul Matin Chowdhury

· Wikidata: Q16344977

· DBpedia: Abdul Matin Chowdhury

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