Muhammad Samad

Muhammad Samad (born 1958) He was the former Pro-Vice Chancellor the University of Dhaka.

Samad was awarded Ekushey Padak (language and literature) in 2024 and Bangla Academy Literary Award in 2020 for his contribution to poetry.

Birth and Education Samad was born in 1958 in Sharishabari, Jamalpur district. He earned his BSS degree from the Institute of Social Welfare and Research of Dhaka University.

Career he serves as the president of Jatiya Kabita Parishad (National Poetry Council). In May 2018, he was appointed pro-vice chancellor of the University of Dhaka replacing Dr Akhtaruzzaman. the Ministry of Education removed Samad and replaced him with Sayema Haque Bidisha.

Awards Trivuj Literary Award Poet Jasimuddin Literary Award Poet Jibanananda Das Award Poet Sukanta Literary Award City-Ananda Alo Literary Award Syed Mujtaba Ali Sahitya Award Poet Vishnu De Award Kabitalap Award International Best Poet (China) Bangla Academy Literary Award (2020)