Ex-Bangla Academy DG undergoing treatment at city hospital
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Ex-Bangla Academy DG undergoing treatment at city hospital

Ex-Bangla Academy DG undergoing treatment at city hospital


Dhaka, Mar 15 (UNB) – Dr Ashraf Siddiqui, a noted poet, folklorist and former director general of Bangla Academy, is undergoing treatment at a hospital in the city with respiratory problems.

Farhad, an official of customer care department of Apollo Hospital, said Dr Ashraf was admitted to the hospital on February 20.

Dr Ashraf’s youngest son Riyad Siddiqui  said his father is in critical condition. He requested all to pray for his recovery.

Dr Ashraf Siddiqui obtained his PhD in folklore studies from Indiana University, United States. His major works include Taleb Master and other poetries (1950), Bish Konya (1955), Saat Bhai Champa (1955), Uttar Akasher Tara (1958), Kuchboron Konya (1976), Brikkho Dao Chhaya Dao (1984), Jhor Tufane (1985), Darao Pothikbor (1990) and many more.

From 1976 to 1983, Dr Ashraf served as the Director-General of Bangla Academy.

For his noteworthy contributions to documentation and research on Bangladeshi folk culture, he received Bangla Academy Award in 1964 and Ekushey Padak in 1988. He is also an Unesco award recipient.

Dr Ashraf Siddiqui also served as the Chairman of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. (BSS).

 

 

 

 

 

 

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