Mahmud Shah Qureshi (born 12 October 1936)[1] is a Bangladeshi academic and former Director General of Bangla Academy.[2][3] He established the Institute of Bangladesh Studies at the University of Rajshahi.[4] He is a recipient of the Ekushey Padak.[2] He is an expert of French Literature.[5]
Mahmud Shah Qureshi | |
|---|---|
মাহমুদ শাহ কোরেশী | |
| Director General of Bangla Academy | |
| In office 1 January 1990 – 5 February 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Abu Hena Mustafa Kamal |
| Succeeded by | M Harunur Rashid |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 October 1936 Chittagong District, Bengal Province, British India |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | |
| Awards | Ekushey Padak |
Early life edit
Qureshi was born on 12 October 1936 in Chittagong District, Bengal Presidency, British India.[1] He lived in Rangoon, Burma and moved to Chittagong around World War II.[1] He graduated from Government Muslim High School, Sir Ashutosh Government College, and Chittagong College.[1] He did his bachelor's degree and masters at the University of Dhaka.[1][6] He did post graduate studies at University of Paris.[1] He got his doctorate from the Paris-Sorbonne University.[1]
Career edit
In 1971, during the Bangladesh Liberation War, Qureshi served as ambassador of the Mujibnagar Government to Arab countries.[1][7]
In 1973, Qureshi interpreted for André Malraux when he met the President of Bangladesh Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.[5][8]
From 1972 to 1977, Qureshi was the president of the Bangladesh Linguistic Society, Chittagong.[1] From 1973 to 1975, he was the head of the Department of languages at the University of Chittagong.[1]
From 1977 to 1997, Qureshi was a professor at the Institute of Bangladesh Studies at the University of Rajshahi.[1]
Qureshi was in charge of translation for the OIC Foreign Ministers' Conference held in Dhaka in 1982.[1]
On 1 January 1990, Qureshi served as the Director General of Bangla Academy from 1 January 1990 until 5 February 1991.[9] He established the department of English at Gono Bishwabidyalay.[10] He served as the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the university[11]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Abot Professor Mahmud Shah Qureshi". mail.profqureshi.com. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ a b Qureshi, Mahmud Shah (2022-11-07). "Syed Waliullah in Paris". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ "Remembering a luminary". The Daily Star. 2014-07-10. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ "Life and contribution of Mahmud Shah Qureshi". The Daily Star. 2023-01-26. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ a b "Thank god it's Friday". The Daily Star. 2018-04-17. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ Qureshi, Mahmud Shah (2023-02-21). "Remembering Zahir Raihan: A Language Activist and Trailblazer". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ Qureshi, Mahmud Shah (2021-12-14). "The War of Liberation and my humble participation". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ "André Malraux remembered at BSA". The Daily Star. 2016-11-25. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ "Former Director General and Directors – Banglaacademy". 2019-04-22. Archived from the original on 2019-04-22. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ "DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH » Why English at GB". Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ "GB football underway". The Daily Star. 2014-09-07. Retrieved 2023-09-09.