Emajuddin Ahamed

Emajuddin Ahamed
এমাজউদ্দিন আহমেদ
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Dhaka
In office
1 November 1992 – 31 August 1996
Preceded by Mohammad Moniruzzaman Miah
Succeeded by Shahid Uddin Ahmad
Vice-Chancellor of University of Development Alternative
In office
2002–2016
Succeeded by Rafiqul Islam Sharif
Personal details
Born (1933-12-15) 15 December 1933
Malda district, Bengal Presidency, British India
Nationality Bangladeshi
Spouse(s) Selima Ahamed
Alma mater
Occupation Educationist
Awards Ekushey Padak

Emajuddin Ahamed (born 15 December 1933) is a Bangladeshi political scientist, author and educationist. He served as the 21st vice-chancellor of the University of Dhaka during 1992–1996.[1] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1992 by the Government of Bangladesh in the education category.[2]

Early life and education

Ahamed was born in Malda district in West Bengal in British India. He later moved to Chapai Nawabganj District in Bangladesh with his family. Ahamed received his early education in Rajshahi. He got his bachelor's degree from Rajshahi College. He then joined the civil service as a lecturer of government college. He became the principal of the college. In the mid 1970s he was granted a scholarship by the Queen's University in Ontario, Canada. He received a PhD for his research in political science.

Career

Upon returning to Bangladesh, Ahamed joined the University of Dhaka as a senior lecturer of the Department of Political Science. He later became a professor. He started writing about his research and reviews of the general politics of the country. He wrote numerous books on national politics.

He served two terms as the pro-vice chancellor before becoming the vice chancellor of Dhaka University in 1992. He retired in 1996. He became the vice-chancellor of the University of Development Alternative in 2002.[3] He also works with the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.[4]

Ahamed was awarded the Ekushey Padak in 1992 for his contribution to education.

Personal life

Ahamed is married to Selima Ahamed. They have five children.

References

  1. ↑ "Office of the Vice Chancellor". University of Dhaka. Archived from the original on 11 March 2015. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
  2. ↑ "একুশে পদকপ্রাপ্ত সুধীবৃন্দ" [Ekushey Padak winners list] (in Bengali). Government of Bangladesh. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
  3. ↑ "UODA accolades Prof Dr Rahmatullah". banglanews24.com. 13 March 2014. Archived from the original on 6 July 2015.
  4. ↑ ""Banglapedia-CD"". United News of Bangladesh (UNB). 11 February 2004 – via Infotrac Newsstand. (Subscription required (help)). President of the [Asian] Society [of Bangladesh] Prof Emajuddin Ahamed will inaugurate the show
  • catalogue.nla.gov.au
  • Ahamed, Emajuddin (November 1978). "Development Strategy in Bangladesh: Probable Political Consequences". Asian Survey. University of California Press. 18 (11): 1168–1180. doi:10.2307/2643299. JSTOR 2643299.
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