Emajuddin Ahamed
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| Emajuddin Ahamed | |
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| File:Emajuddin ahamed.jpg | |
| Vice-Chancellor of University of Dhaka | |
| In office 1 November 1992 – 31 August 1996 |
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| Preceded by | M. Maniruzzaman Miah |
| Succeeded by | Shahid Uddin Ahmad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 December 1933 Malda district, West Bengal, British Raj (now India) |
| Spouse(s) | Selima Ahamed |
| Education | PhD (Political science) |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Educationist |
Emajuddin Ahamed (born December 15, 1933) is a political scientist, author and educationist of Bangladesh. He served as the vice-chancellor of the University of Dhaka from 1992 to 1996.[1]
Early life and education
Ahamed was born in Malda district in West Bengal in British Raj. He later moved to Chapai Nawabganj District in Bangladesh with his family. Ahamed received his early education in Rajshahi. He got his bachelor's degree from Rajshahi College. He then joined the civil service as a lecturer of government college. He became the principal of the college. In the mid 1970s he was granted a scholarship by the Queen's University in Ontario, Canada. He received a PhD for his research in political science.
Career
Upon returning to Bangladesh, Ahamed joined the University of Dhaka as a senior lecturer of the Department of Political Science. He later became a professor. He started writing about his research and reviews of the general politics of the country. He wrote numerous books on national politics.
He served two terms as the pro-vice chancellor before becoming the vice chancellor of Dhaka University in 1992. He retired in 1996. He became the vice-chancellor of the University of Development Alternative in 2002.[2] He also works with the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.[3]
Ahamed was awarded the Ekushey Padak in 1992 for his contribution to education.
Personal life
Ahamed is married to Selima Ahamed. They have five children.
