Abdullah Al-Muti Sharafuddin - Paragraph

Abdullah Al-Muti Sharafuddin - Paragraph

Abdullah Al-Muti Sharafuddin (1930-1998) was an educationist, administrator and science writer. He was born on 1 January 1930 at village Fulbari in Sirajganj district. Abdullah Al-Muti Sharafuddin obtained M. Sc degree (1953) in Physics from the University of Dhaka and M.A (1960) and Ph. D (1962) in Education from the University of Chicago, USA. Al-Muti Sharafuddin made considerable contribution to the field of science education in Bengali, language and took the lead in popularizing science among the younger generation. He published 28 books on science, education and environment; notable among these are Bijnan O manush, E Juger Bijnan, Bipanna Paribesh, Bijnan Jijnasha, Sagorer Rahasyapuri, Megh Bristi Rod, and Paribesher Sankat Ghoniye Aschhe. He won over a dozen of prestigious awards including Independence Day Award, Ekushey Padak, Bangla Academy Award. Shishu Academy Award, Kalinga Award of UNESCO, and Kudrat-e-Khuda Gold Medal in recognition of his remarkable contribution in the field of science, education and literature. Al-Muti Sharafuddin was the Chief Editor of the Bijnan Biswakosh (Science Encyclopedia) published by Bangla Academy, and editor of Mukul. He was actively associated with various socio-cultural organizations such as the Shahitya Sangsad. hProgati Lekhak Sangha, Kendrio Konchi Kanchar Mela, Bangladesh Shishu Academy, Bijnan Sangskriti Parishad, and Human Development Foundation.