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Muhammed Zafar Iqbal
মুহম্মদ জাফর ইকবাল
Iqbal at Ekushey Book Fair, Dhaka in February 2015
Born (1952-12-23) 23 December 1952 (age 71)
Sylhet, East Bengal, Dominion of Pakistan
NationalityBangladeshi
EducationPhD in Physics from University of Washington
Alma mater
Occupation(s)Physicist, writer, columnist
SpouseYasmeen Haque (1978–present)
Children
  • Nabil Iqbal
  • Yeshim Iqbal
Parents
  • Faizur Rahman Ahmed
  • Ayesha Akhter Khatun
Relatives
AwardsBangla Academy Literary Award (2004)

Muhammed Zafar Iqbal ([muɦɔmmɔd̪ dʒafɔr ikbal] born 23 December 1952) is a Bangladeshi science fiction author, physicist, professor and activist. He is a professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology. As of January 2018, he is currently the head of Electrical and Electronic Engineering department.

Early years

Background

Iqbal was born on 23 December 1952 in Sylhet.[2][3] His father, Faizur Rahman Ahmed was a police officer who was martyred in the Liberation War of Bangladesh.[4] His mother was Ayesha Akhter Khatun.[4] He spent his childhood in different parts of Bangladesh because of the transferring nature of his father's job. Iqbal's elder brother was the legendary author and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed.[5] His younger brother, Ahsan Habib, is the editor of the satirical magazine, Unmad (Mad) and a cartoonist.[6] Iqbal and his siblings were encouraged to write by his father in their early lives.[2]

Iqbal passed the SSC exam from Bogra Zilla School in 1968 and the HSC exam from Dhaka College in 1970.[7] He earned his BSc in Physics from Dhaka University in 1976. Iqbal went to the University of Washington to obtain his PhD the same year and earned the degree in 1982.[2]

Iqbal with his wife, Yasmeen Haque

He married Yasmeen Haque in 1978.[8] She is currently the Dean of the Life Science Department and Professor of the Department of Physics at SUST.[9] They have two children – son Nabil and daughter Yeshim.

Career

Academic

Iqbal at Borno Mela, Dhaka (February 2013)

After obtaining his PhD degree, Iqbal worked as a post-doctoral researcher at California Institute of Technology (Caltech) from 1983 to 1988. He then joined Bell Communications Research (Bellcore), a separate corporation from the Bell Labs (now Telcordia Technologies), as a research scientist.[4] He left the institute in 1994.

Upon returning to Bangladesh he joined the faculty of the CSE department at SUST.[2] Later he became the head of the EEE department.[4] On 26 November 2013, Iqbal and his wife Professor Yasmeen Haque applied for resignation soon after the university authority had postponed the combined admission test for the SUST and Jessore Science & Technology University.[10] However they withdrew their resignation letters on the next day after the authority decided to go on with holding combined admission tests.[11]

He also serves as the Vice President of Bangladesh Mathematical Olympiad committee.[4] Iqbal played a leading role in founding the Bangladesh Mathematical Olympiad and popularized mathematics among Bangladeshi youths at local and international level. In 2011 he won the Rotary SEED Award for his contribution in the field of education.[12]

Literary

Iqbal started writing stories at a very early age. He wrote his first short story at the age of seven.[2] While studying at Dhaka University Iqbal's story "Copotronic Bhalobasha" (Copotronic Love) was published in a local weekly magazine, Bichitra. Later he rewrote the story and published it as a collection of stories titled Copotronic Sukh Dukho.[2]

Political stance

Iqbal is known for his stance against Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh and has spearheaded criticism of its leaders, several of whom are undergoing trial at the International Crimes Tribunal for their role in the Bangladesh liberation war in 1971.[13][14] Zafar Iqbal's father was allegedly killed by Jamaat leader Delwar Hossain Sayeedi.[15] He came down heavily on a section of the media for their stand against holding the 10th parliamentary elections in Bangladesh on 5 January 2013, amid a boycott by the main opposition party, alleging that those who were calling for halting the electoral process were actually trying to ensure the participation of Jamaat-e-Islami in the election.[16]

In support of the war crime trials carried out at the premises of the International Crimes Tribunal in Bangladesh, he participated and featured prominently at the 2013 Shahbag protests.[17]

Attack

He was stabbed on 3 March 2018 in a prize giving ceremony in SUST but survived. The attacker was arrested after being attacked by the audience.[18] The attacker claimed that Zafar Iqbal was an "enemy of Islam" and that is why he tried to kill him.[19]

Works

Main article: Muhammed Zafar Iqbal bibliography

Iqbal is one of the pioneers of science fiction in the Bengali language.[20] He mainly writes for younger readers. He is best known for his novels for youngsters and science fictions. He also wrote several non-fiction on physics and mathematics. He writes columns in mainstream newspapers regularly.[21]

  • Patent No: 5550818, Title: System for wavelength division multiplexing/asynchronous transfer mode switching for network communication.[22]
  • Patent No: 622611, Title: Inter-ring cross-connect for survivable multi-wavelength optical communication networks.
  • Patent No: 5392154, Title: Self-regulating multi-wavelength optical amplifier module for scalable lightwave communications systems.[23]
  • A Technique for Measuring Parity non-Conservation in Hydrogenic Atom, E. G. Adelberger, T. A. Trainor, E. N. Fortson, T. E. Chupp, M. Z. Iqbal and H. E. Swanson, Nucl. Inst. Meth. 179 (1981)181.
  • Study of Prototype Xenon TPC, M. Z. Iqbal, B. G. O'Callaghan, F. Boehm, Nucl. Inst. Meth. A243 (1986) 459.
  • 10 Gb/s Direct Detection Lightwave Technology, M. Z. Iqbal, OFC 91, San Diego. 1991.
  • 10 Gbits/s DFB MOSFET Transmitter OEICs for High Speed Transmission and Optical Interconnects., T. P. Lee, Y. H. Lo, R. Bhat, P. Grabbe, M. Bagheri, M. Z. Iqbal, Proc. OEC 90, 13A2-6, Chiba, Japan July 1990.
  • 10 Gbits/s Direct Differential Phase Shift Keying Modulation and Direct Detection Experiment, R. S. Vodhanel, M. Z. Iqbal, J. L. Gimlett and L. Curtis, CLEO '90, Anaheim, California, 1990.
  • A Xenon Time Projection Chamber for Double Beta Decay, M. Z. Iqbal et al. Proc. of the 1987 Telemark Conference.
  • A Xenon Time Projection Chamber for Double Beta Decay, F. Boehm and M. Z. Iqbal, Festival- Festschrift for Val Talegdi, Ed K. Winter, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1988.
  • 10 Gb/s Optical Receiver using 978 om Diode Pumped Erbium Doped Fiber Preamplifier, M. Z. Iqbal, V. Shah, D. Daniel, L. Curtis, L. Curtis, J. L. Gimlett and R. I. Laming, TM ARH-016-877.

Awards

  • Agrani Bank Shishu Shahitto Award - Shishu Academy (2001)
  • Quazi Mahbubulla Zebunnesa Award 2002
  • Khalekdad Chowdhury Literary Award 2003
  • Sheltech Literary Award 2003
  • Uro Child Literary Award 2004
  • Md. Mudabber-Husne ara literary Award 2005
  • Marcantile Bank Ltd. Award 2005
  • One of the 10 living Eminent Bengali 2005
  • American Alumni Association Award 2005
  • Dhaka University Alumni Association Award 2005
  • Sylhet Naittamoncho Award '2005
  • Bangla Academy Literary Award 2005
  • Meril Prothom Alo Awards (2005) Best Playwright
  • Uro Child Literary Award 2006
  • Rotary SEED Award 2011[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c "হুমায়ূনের কবরে স্বজনেরা". Prothom Alo. 24 August 2012. Archived from the original on 3 May 2013. Retrieved 13 December 2012. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Information on Muhammad Zafar Iqbal". Online Dhaka. Retrieved 8 May 2013.
  3. ^ Manu Islam (2001). Who's who in Bangladesh 2000. Centre for Bangladesh Culture. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "Dr Muhammed Zafar Iqbal; Shahjalal University of Science & Technology". sust.edu. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
  5. ^ "Humayun Ahmed dies | Bangladesh". bdnews24.com. 19 July 2012. Archived from the original on 21 July 2012. Retrieved 23 July 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "Muhammad Zafar Iqbal". welovebd.com. Archived from the original on 1 July 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ Md.Mahbur Rahman (5 August 2006). "From Bogra : A Successful Seat of knowledge". The Daily Star. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
  8. ^ "Zafar Iqbal by Humayun's side". 7 July 2012.
  9. ^ "Dr. Yasmeen Haque: A Voice of Strength". The Daily Star. 17 July 2010. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
  10. ^ Staff Correspondent. "Zafar Iqbal, Yasmeen Haque resign". The Daily Star. Retrieved 29 November 2013. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  11. ^ Star Online Report. "Zafar Iqbal, Yasmeen Haque withdraw resignation". The Daily Star. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
  12. ^ Metro Desk (6 October 2011). "Zafar Iqbal gets Rotary SEED Award". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  13. ^ "War crimes catch up with Jamaat". bdnews24.com. 25 March 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  14. ^ "IO testifies on al-Badr leader Mir Kashem's involvement in war crimes". Dhaka Tribune. 11 April 2014. Archived from the original on 31 May 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2014. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  15. ^ "'War crimes investigator deceived court'". bdnews24.com. 29 November 2012. Retrieved 31 May 2014. That list had such names as Jewel Aich, a famous magician, Shahriar Kabir, a long-time advocate for war crimes trials and Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, a noted writer and university teacher whose father had allegedly been killed, in part due to Sayedee's connivance with the Pakistani Army in Pirojpur.
  16. ^ "Zafar Iqbal slams media". Daily Star. 5 January 2014. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
  17. ^ "Shahbag protesters versus the Butcher of Mirpur". The Guardian. 12 February 2013. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
  18. ^ "Prof Zafar Iqbal stabbed, to be taken to Dhaka". The Daily Star. 3 March 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  19. ^ "'I attacked Zafar Iqbal because he is an enemy of Islam'". Dhaka Tribune. 4 March 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  20. ^ "::: Star Campus :::". archive.thedailystar.net. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
  21. ^ Iqbal, Muhammed Zafar (2004). "Doing Science in Bangla". The Daily Star. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
  22. ^ http://www.google.com/patents/US5550818
  23. ^ https://www.google.com/patents/US5392154
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