Meher Kabir
Meher Kabir | |
|---|---|
মেহের কবীর | |
| Born | 5 June 1919 |
| Died | 13 October 2018 (aged 99) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation | Educator |
| Spouse | |
Meher Kabir (5 June 1919 – 13 October 2018)[1] was a Bangladeshi academic and litterateur. She was awarded Begum Rokeya Padak by the Government of Bangladesh in 2010.[2]
Education and career
[edit]Kabir completed her matriculation in 1936.[2] She then studied in Bethune College for intermediate exam, Scottish Churches College for the bachelor's degree and University College of Science and Technology for her master's.[2][3] She was a PhD student under the supervision of Prafulla Chandra Ray.[2]
In 1949, Kabir started her teaching career in chemistry at Comilla Victoria College.[3] She served as a provost of Rokeya Hall of the University of Dhaka from 1963 to 1965.[3]
Kabir served as the general secretary of Bangladesh Council for Child Welfare.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Meher was married to National Professor Kabir Chowdhury since 1945.[3][1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Meher Kabir passes away". The Daily Star. 14 October 2018. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- ^ a b c d রোকেয়া পদক পাচ্ছেন মেহের কবীর, আয়শা জাফর. bdnews24.com (in Bengali). 7 December 2010. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Meher Kabir dies". Dhaka Tribune. 13 October 2018. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- ^ "Meher Kabir passes away". New Age. 14 October 2018. Retrieved 11 October 2019.