Syed Mohammad Shahed is a Bangladeshi professor, researcher, writer and a former Director General of Bangla Academy. He received Bangla Academy Award in essay and research category in 2018.[1][2]

Syed Mohammad Shahed
Director General of Bangla Academy
In office
13 May 2007 – 12 May 2009
Preceded byAbul Kalam Monjur Morshed
Succeeded byShamsuzzaman Khan
Personal details
NationalityBangladeshi
OccupationResearcher, professor, writer
AwardsBangla Academy Literary Award (2018)

Shahed obtained his Bachelor's, Master's and PhD from the University of Dhaka in Bangla language and literature.[3] In 1988, he started his career as a faculty member in Bangla Department of the same university. From 13 May 2007 to 12 May 2009, he served as the Director General of Bangla Academy.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ "Afsan Chowdhury, three others win Bangla Academy Prize". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  2. ^ "Four writers, researchers win Bangla academy literary award". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS). Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  3. ^ ড. সৈয়দ মোহাম্মদ শাহেদ একজন ভাষাবিদ, শিক্ষক ও লেখক. Maasranga TV (in Bengali). Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  4. ^ "Former Director General and Directors". Bangla Academy. Retrieved 29 January 2019.