Siddika Kabir

Siddika Kabir (7 May 1931 – 31 January 2012) was a Bangladeshi nutritionist, academic, cookbook author, and cooking show television host. A professor, Kabir hosted, and guest starred in television shows featuring Bangladeshi cuisine, including Siddiqua Kabir's Recipe on NTV Bangla.

Early life and education Kabir was born in Dhaka, on 7 May 1931. She was the second the six children. Her father died when she was 17.

Career Kabir began her teaching career in 1957 by joining the mathematics department of Eden Girls' College in Azimpur, Dhaka. She joined the nutrition department of College of Home Economics, Azimpur, Dhaka, from where she retired as the principal in 1993. Her career further led to consultant work for major foreign and Bangladeshi consumer food brands, such as Radhuni, Dano, and Nestlé. Syed had one daughter, Zarina Nahar Kabir, from his previous marriage with Nurunnahar who died during childbirth in 1964. She wrote "Rondhon Shilpi Siddika Kabir" (2009). Sara Zaker, a media personality, was Siddika's niece.

Siddika died at Square Hospital in Dhaka on 31 January 2012, at the age of 80.

Awards Anannya Top Ten Awards (2004) Sheltech Award (2009)