Zahurul Karim
Zahurul Karim | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 August 1948 |
| Alma mater | Bangladesh Agricultural University |
| Awards | Independence Award, 2026 & National Environment Award, 2020 |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Agriculturist, Academic, Scientist, former civil servant |
Zahurul Karim (born 15 August 1948) is a Bangladeshi agriculturist and former government official. During his long career, he worked as a university teacher, scientist and later as a civil servant. He last served as Secretary of the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock. In 2026, he awarded the highest civilian honour award, Independence Award, in recognition of his contribution to Research and training.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
He was born on 15 August 1948 in Chhoto Haran village of Brahmanbaria District. After studying at Annada School and Brahmanbaria College, he completed his bachelor's and master's degrees from Bangladesh Agricultural University. He stood first in BSc (Ag) in 1968 and first in MSc (Agronomy) in 1969 at the same university. He later earned a PhD degree from University of Reading in the United Kingdom in 1978.[4]
Career
After graduating from Bangladesh Agricultural University, Karim joined the same university as a teacher. Later, he served as Director General of Bangladesh Rice Research Institute from 24 January 1996 to 8 January 1997.
He also worked at the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council and the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock in different positions. On 2 January 1997, he was transferred from the post of Director General of the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute and appointed Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council.
He served as Secretary of the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock from 11 January 2001 to 26 October 2002.[5]
He was closely involved with several scientific organizations. In Bangladesh, he was elected a Fellow of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences and later served as its vice-president. He was also elected a Fellow of The World Academy of Sciences in recognition of his international scientific contributions.
Awards and honours
- Independence Award, 2026
- National Environment Award, 2020
References
- ↑ "PM to confer Independence Award tomorrow | News Flash". BSS. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
- ↑ "Khaleda Zia among 15 individuals selected for Independence Award 2". Views Bangladesh. 5 March 2026. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
- ↑ "PM confers Independence Award on Khaleda Zia, others". The Business Standard. 16 April 2026. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
- ↑ "Dr. Md. Zahurul Karim, Bangladesh Rice Research Institute". Bangladesh Rice Research Institute. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Secretary list, Ministry of Fisheries And Livestock". Ministry of Fisheries And Livestock. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
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