Dewan Mohammad Azraf
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Dewan Mohammad Azraf (1908—1999) was a teacher, author, politician, journalist, philosopher and advocate of women's progress in East Bengal
. In 1993, he was honored as a National Professor
in Bangladesh
. He was also a supporter of the Bengali Language Movement. For his support of the movement he was dismissed form the post of the principal of Sunamganj College in 1954, the same year he was promoted to the post. His support was particularly influential when he edited the Nao Belal in 1948.He was actively involved with Kaikobad Sahitya Majlish(1972–99).
After his dismissal from Sunamganj College, he taught at various colleges, eventually becoming the principal of Abujar Gifari College in Dhaka
, where he served from 1967 to 1980. He taught part time at the departments of Philosophy and Islamic Studies of the University of Dhaka
from 1973 to 1990. A supporter of Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani, he joined the Muslim League in 1946 in protest of the treatment against Muslim immigrants in Assam, and was elected to the Assam Provincial Committee. He also served 10 months of prison sentence for violation of Section 144.
In 1936 he organized the Kendriya Muslim Sahitya Sangsad (Central Muslim Literary Association) in Sylhet
and served as its president from 1940 to 1943. He was a member, as well as a treasurer for some time, of the Pakistan Philosophical Congress. From 1984 to 1989, he served as the president of the Bangladesh Philosophical Association.
The awards he received include the Independence Day Award
, International Muslim Solidarity Prize, Ekushey Padak
, Islamic Foundation Prize, Srijnan Atish Dipankar Prize and Bangladesh Muslim Mission Prize. He wrote about sixty books on various subjects including Tamadduner Bikash, Islam O Manavatavad, Marami Kavi Hasan Raja, and Dharma O Darshan.
Descendants:
Dewan Nuruj Zaman
Dewan Abu Mujjafor Sharon Zaman
Dewan Said-uj Zaman
Dewan Azad-uj Zaman
Rowshan Sidika
Sadia Chowdhury
Dewan Asad
Dewan Abujar Giffari
Dewan Abujar Juberi
East Bengal
East Bengal was the name used during two periods in the 20th century for a territory that roughly corresponded to the modern state of Bangladesh. Both instances involved a violent partition of Bengal....
. In 1993, he was honored as a National Professor
National Professor
National Professor is a prestigious teaching award given by the Government of Bangladesh for outstanding contribution on the field of education. It is awarded by the president of Bangladesh according to Bangladesh National Professor Act 1981...
in Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
. He was also a supporter of the Bengali Language Movement. For his support of the movement he was dismissed form the post of the principal of Sunamganj College in 1954, the same year he was promoted to the post. His support was particularly influential when he edited the Nao Belal in 1948.He was actively involved with Kaikobad Sahitya Majlish(1972–99).
After his dismissal from Sunamganj College, he taught at various colleges, eventually becoming the principal of Abujar Gifari College in Dhaka
Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...
, where he served from 1967 to 1980. He taught part time at the departments of Philosophy and Islamic Studies of the University of Dhaka
University of Dhaka
The University of Dhaka is the oldest university in Bangladesh. It is a multi-disciplinary research university and is among the top universities in the region. Established on July 21, 1921, as per the Government of India Act, 1920, it was modelled on the Universities in England and soon gained...
from 1973 to 1990. A supporter of Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani, he joined the Muslim League in 1946 in protest of the treatment against Muslim immigrants in Assam, and was elected to the Assam Provincial Committee. He also served 10 months of prison sentence for violation of Section 144.
In 1936 he organized the Kendriya Muslim Sahitya Sangsad (Central Muslim Literary Association) in Sylhet
Sylhet
Sylhet , is a major city in north-eastern Bangladesh. It is the main city of Sylhet Division and Sylhet District, and was granted metropolitan city status in March 2009. Sylhet is located on the banks of the Surma Valley and is surrounded by the Jaintia, Khasi and Tripura hills...
and served as its president from 1940 to 1943. He was a member, as well as a treasurer for some time, of the Pakistan Philosophical Congress. From 1984 to 1989, he served as the president of the Bangladesh Philosophical Association.
The awards he received include the Independence Day Award
Independence Day Award
The Independence Day Award , also termed Independence Award , is the highest state award given by the government of Bangladesh. Introduced in 1977, this award is bestowed upon Bangladeshi citizens or organizations in recognition of substantial contribution to one of many fields, including the War...
, International Muslim Solidarity Prize, Ekushey Padak
Ekushey Padak
Ekushey Padak is one of the highest civilian awards in Bangladesh, introduced in memory of the martyrs of the Language Movement of 1952 that took place on February 21, 1952.-2001:*Shah Abdul Karim...
, Islamic Foundation Prize, Srijnan Atish Dipankar Prize and Bangladesh Muslim Mission Prize. He wrote about sixty books on various subjects including Tamadduner Bikash, Islam O Manavatavad, Marami Kavi Hasan Raja, and Dharma O Darshan.
Descendants:
Dewan Nuruj Zaman
Dewan Abu Mujjafor Sharon Zaman
Dewan Said-uj Zaman
Dewan Azad-uj Zaman
Rowshan Sidika
Sadia Chowdhury
Dewan Asad
Dewan Abujar Giffari
Dewan Abujar Juberi