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	(1941-02-25)25 February 1941 Kabirhat, Noakhali,  Bengal Presidency
Died	15 January 2013(2013-01-15) (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)

Education and career

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]

Shakur started his career at Dhaka University as a lecturer in the English department. Later he joined the Pakistan Civil Service.

In 2000, he retired as a Secretary of the Government of Bangladesh.[1]

Literature

Shakur's book "Bangalir Muktir Gaan" received Bangla Academy Award in 2007.[3]

Awards

• Bangla Academy Literary Award (1979)
• Amiobhushon Award (2003)
• Alokto Sahitya Puroshkar (2008)
• Ekushey Padak (2014)

References

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