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Abdus Shakur (25 February 1941 – 15 January 2013) was a Bangladeshi litterateur and musicologist.[1] He was awarded Ekushey Padak by the Government of Bangladesh in 2014 for his contribution to language and literature.[2]
Abdus Shakur | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 February 1941 Kabirhat, Noakhali,  Bengal Presidency |
| Died | 15 January 2013 (aged 71) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Resting place | Martyred Intellectuals' Graveyard, Mirpur |
| Occupation | Litterateur, Musicologist |
| Language | Bengali |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Citizenship | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Notable awards | Bangla Academy Literary Award (1979) Ekushey Padak (2010) |
Abdus Shakur completed his BA (honors) and MA degree in English literature from Dhaka University in 1963 and 1964 respectively. In 1980 he earned another master's degree in development economics from the Netherlands.[1]
Abdus Shakur started his career at Dhaka University as a lecturer in the English department. Later he joined the Pakistan Civil Service.[citation needed]
In 2000, he retired as a Secretary of the Government of Bangladesh.[1]
Abdus Shakur's book "Bangalir Muktir Gaan" received Bangla Academy Award in 2007.[3]
- Bangla Academy Literary Award (1979)
- Amiobhushon Award (2003)
- Alokto Sahitya Puroshkar (2008)
- Ekushey Padak (2014)
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