Sukomal Barua
Sukomal Barua | |
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| Born | 1955 (age 68–69) |
| Occupation | Educationist |
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| Awards | Ekushey Padak |
Sukomal Barua (born 1955) is a Bangladeshi educationist. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2006 by the Government of Bangladesh for his contribution to education.[1]
Early life and career
Barua was born in 1955 in Dhemsha Village, Satkania Upazila, Chittagong District to Ganash Chandra Barua and Buddhimati Barua.[2]
Barua started his career as a lecturer at Rangunia College and later as the founding principal at Hasina Jamal Degree College.[3] He then joined University of Dhaka as a professor of the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies.[2]
Barua served as the secretary general of "Religions for Peace Bangladesh" and is a member of the central committee of the "Asian Conference of Religions for Peace".[3] He was also the president of the Gurudwara Management Committee Bangladesh and Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, vice-president of the Bangladesh Interreligious Writers and Journalists Association, and the Bangladesh chapter of the Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace.[3][4]
Personal life
Barua has a daughter, Sanghamitra Barua Manosi.[2] She introduced Sukomal Barua Gold Medal at the University of Dhaka.[2]
References
- ^ "13 get Ekushey Padak, ministers dropped from list". The Daily Star. February 20, 2006. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Sukomal Barua Gold Medal introduced at DU". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. December 15, 2014. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Sukomal Barua". Georgetown University. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
- ^ "Sukomal Barua's lecture on Buddhist culture on Tuesday". NTV Online. May 30, 2016. Retrieved June 14, 2016.