Mohammad Azam

Mohammad Azam (, ; born 23 August 1975) is a Bangladeshi academic. He is the current and 19th director general of Bangla Academy.

Early life and education Azam was born on 23 August 1975 in Hatiya Upazila, Noakhali. He studied Bengali language and literature at University of Dhaka, where he completed his undergraduate and master’s degrees. Later, he earned a PhD for his research on colonisation and decolonisation of the Bengali language. He has been serving as the Director General of Bangla Academy since 5 September 2024. He officially assumed the role on 8 September 2024. Under his leadership, the Academy has taken steps toward institutional reform and modernization, including plans for digitalisation of activities.

In January 2025, he publicly announced that if any recipient of the Academy’s literary awards is found to have been involved in mass killings or anti-people politics, their award will be revoked. Moreover, Azam serves as member secretary of a reform committee formed in mid-2025 to review and restructure the Academy’s laws, organizational framework, and operational procedures.

Books He has authored and edited books such as:

Bangla o Promito Bangla Samachar Nirbachito Kabita: Syed Ali Ahsan Kobi o Kobitar Sandhane.