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Abul Kalam Mohammed Zakaria (c. 1918 – 24 February 2016) was a Bangladeshi scholar and archaeologist. He was awarded the Ekushey Padak in 2015 and the Bangla Academy Literary Award in 2005 by the Government of Bangladesh for his contribution to research.

Education and career

Zakaria earned his bachelor's in English literature from the University of Dhaka. In 1946, he started his career as a teacher at Azizul Haq College in Bogra. Later, he joined the civil service.

In 1968, Zakaria helped to discover a site containing Sintakote Vihar of the 5th century in Dinajpur.

Zakira retired from the position of Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Sports in 1976.

Works

Zakaria edited the following books.

• Gupi Chandrer Sonyas
• Gazi Kalu O Champabati
• Bangladesher Nreetotya
• Comilla Zelar Itihash
• Tabaqat-i Nasiri

Awards

• Ekushey Padak (2015)
• Bangla Academy Literary Award (2005)
• Asiatic Society Man of the Year Gold Medal
• ROOTS Lifetime Achievement Award 2009

References

1. "Archaeology researcher AKM Zakaria passes away". bdnews24.com. 26 February 2016. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
2. "15 named for Ekushey Padak". The Daily Star. February 8, 2015. Retrieved June 24, 2016.
3. ^ "Archaeologist Zakaria dies". The Daily Star. February 25, 2016. Retrieved June 24, 2016.
4. বাংলার শেকড় সন্ধানী যাকারিয়া আর নেই. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 25 February 2016. Archived from the original on 12 October 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2016.

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