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==Political stance==
==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 (Bangladesh)|International Crimes Tribunal]] for their role in the [[Bangladesh liberation war|Bangladesh liberation war in 1971]].<ref name="BDN-1254">{{cite news|title=War crimes catch up with Jamaat|url=http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2014/03/25/war-crimes-catch-up-with-jamaat|accessdate=31 May 2014|newspaper=[[bdnews24.com]]|date=25 March 2014}}</ref><ref name="DT-123">{{cite news|title=IO testifies on al-Badr leader Mir Kashem's involvement in war crimes|url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/law-rights/2014/apr/11/io-testifies-al-badr-leader-mir-kashem%E2%80%99s-involvement-war-crimes|accessdate=31 May 2014|newspaper=Dhaka Tribune|date=11 April 2014}}</ref> Zafar Iqbal's father was allegedly killed by Jamaat leader [[Delwar Hossain Sayeedi]].<ref name="BDN-256">{{cite news|title='War crimes investigator deceived court'|url=http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/war-crimes-trials/2012/11/29/war-crimes-investigator-deceived-court|accessdate=31 May 2014|newspaper=bdnews24.com|date=29 November 2012|quote=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.}}</ref> He came down heavily on a section of the media for their stand against holding the [[Bangladeshi general election, 2014|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.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zafar Iqbal slams media|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/backpage/zafar-iqbal-slams-media-5496|accessdate=27 May 2014|newspaper=Daily Star|date=5 January 2014}}</ref>
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 (Bangladesh)|International Crimes Tribunal]] for their role in the [[Bangladesh liberation war|Bangladesh liberation war in 1971]].<ref name="BDN-1254">{{cite news|title=War crimes catch up with Jamaat|url=http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2014/03/25/war-crimes-catch-up-with-jamaat|accessdate=31 May 2014|newspaper=[[bdnews24.com]]|date=25 March 2014}}</ref><ref name="DT-123">{{cite news|title=IO testifies on al-Badr leader Mir Kashem's involvement in war crimes|url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/law-rights/2014/apr/11/io-testifies-al-badr-leader-mir-kashem%E2%80%99s-involvement-war-crimes|accessdate=31 May 2014|newspaper=Dhaka Tribune|date=11 April 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531202039/http://www.dhakatribune.com/law-rights/2014/apr/11/io-testifies-al-badr-leader-mir-kashem%E2%80%99s-involvement-war-crimes|archivedate=31 May 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Zafar Iqbal's father was allegedly killed by Jamaat leader [[Delwar Hossain Sayeedi]].<ref name="BDN-256">{{cite news|title='War crimes investigator deceived court'|url=http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/war-crimes-trials/2012/11/29/war-crimes-investigator-deceived-court|accessdate=31 May 2014|newspaper=bdnews24.com|date=29 November 2012|quote=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.}}</ref> He came down heavily on a section of the media for their stand against holding the [[Bangladeshi general election, 2014|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.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zafar Iqbal slams media|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/backpage/zafar-iqbal-slams-media-5496|accessdate=27 May 2014|newspaper=Daily Star|date=5 January 2014}}</ref>


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]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Shahbag protesters versus the Butcher of Mirpur|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/feb/13/shahbag-protest-bangladesh-quader-mollah|accessdate=27 May 2014|newspaper=The Guardian|date=12 February 2013}}</ref>
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]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Shahbag protesters versus the Butcher of Mirpur|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/feb/13/shahbag-protest-bangladesh-quader-mollah|accessdate=27 May 2014|newspaper=The Guardian|date=12 February 2013}}</ref>

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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 Electronics 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]

He married Yasmeen Haque in 1978.[8] She is currently the Dean of the Life Science Department and Head 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 "Copotronik Bhalobasha" (Copotronik Love) was published in a local weekly magazine, Bichitra. Later he rewrote the story and published it as a collection of stories titled Copotronik 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]

Bibliography[18]

Main article: Muhammed Zafar Iqbal bibliography
Science Fiction
Name Translation First Published Publisher
1 Kopotronic Shukh Dukkho (Template:Lang-bn) Copotronic Joy and Sorrows 1976 Gyankosh
2 Mohakashe Môhatrash (Template:Lang-bn) Peril in Space 1977 Gyankosh
3 Krugo (Template:Lang-bn)  Krugo 1988 Protik
4 Triton Ekti Groher Naam (Template:Lang-bn) Triton is a name of a planet 1988 Shikha
5 Biggani Sôfdor Alir Môha Môha Abishkar (Template:Lang-bn) The Great Inventions of Sofdor Ali the Scientist 1992 Gyankosh
6 Omikronik Rupantor (Template:Lang-bn) Omicronic metamorphosis 1992 Gyankosh
7 Tukunjil (Template:Lang-bn) Tukunjeel 1993 Ononna
8 Jara Bayobôt (Template:Lang-bn) Of the Bio-bots 1993 Tamrolipi
9 Nishôngo Grohochari (Template:Lang-bn) The Lonely Planetary Traveler 1994 Somoy
10 Chromium Oronno (Template:Lang-bn) Chromium Forest 1995 Somoy
11 Trinitri Rashimala (Template:Lang-bn) The Trinitri Sequence 1995 Ononna
12 Noy Noy Sunno Tin (Template:Lang-bn) Nine Nine Zero Three 1996 Somoy
13 Onuron Golok (Template:Lang-bn) Resonance Orb 1996 Bidya
14 Tuki O Jhayer (Pray) Dushshahoshik Obhijan (Template:Lang-bn) The (Almost) Dauntless Adventures of Tuki and Jha 1997 Anupam
15 Pri (Template:Lang-bn) Earth 1997 Somoy
16 Robonogori (Template:Lang-bn) Robo-polis 1997 Kakoli
17 Ekjon Otimanobi (Template:Lang-bn) A Superwoman 1998 Somoy
18 System Ediphas (Template:Lang-bn) System Ediphas 1998 Protik
19 Metsis (Template:Lang-bn) Metsys 1999 Somoy
20 Iron (Template:Lang-bn) Eeron 2000 Somoy
21 Joloj (Template:Lang-bn) Aquatic 2000 Tamrolipi
22 Fobianer Jatri (Template:Lang-bn) The Traveller of Fobean 2001 Somoy
23 Project Nebula (Template:Lang-bn) Project Nebula 2001 Gyankosh
24 Tratuler Jogot (Template:Lang-bn) Tratul's World 2002 Protik
25 Beji (Template:Lang-bn)  Mongoose 2002 Pearl
26 Shahnaj O Kepten Dabliu (Template:Lang-bn) Shahnaz and Captain W 2003 Kakoli
27 Sayra Scientist (Template:Lang-bn) Saira The Scientist 2003 Bidya
28 Phiniks (Template:Lang-bn) Phoenix 2003 Somoy
29 Shuhaner Shopno (Template:Lang-bn) Suhan's Dream 2004 Somoy
30 Obonil (Template:Lang-bn) Infra-blue 2004 Tamrolipi
31 Nayira (Template:Lang-bn) Nayeera 2005 Somoy
32 Biggani Onik Lumba (Template:Lang-bn) Anik Lumba the Scientist 2005 Anupam
33 Ruhan Ruhan (Template:Lang-bn) Ruhan Ruhan 2006 Somoy
34 Jolmanob (Template:Lang-bn) Man of Water 2007 Somoy
35 Ondhokarer Groho (Template:Lang-bn) Planet of Darkness 2008 Somoy
36 Octopaser Chokh (Template:Lang-bn) The Eyes Of the Octopus 2009 Anupam
37 Icaras (2009) (Template:Lang-bn) Icarus 2009 Somoy
38 Robonishi (Template:Lang-bn) Robonishi 2010 Shikha
39 Prodiji (Template:Lang-bn) Prodigy 2011 Prothoma
40 Kepler 22B (Template:Lang-bn) Kepler 22B 2012 Tamrolipi
41 Blackholer Bachcha (Template:Lang-bn)  Child of a Blackhole 2013 Somoy
42 Ekhon Tokhon Manik Roton (Template:Lang-bn)  Now Then Manik Ratan 2014 Suddhoshor
43 Animan (Template:Lang-bn) Animan 2014 Somoy
44 Serina (Template:Lang-bn) Serina 2015 Somoy
45 Cranial (Template:Lang-bn) Cranial 2016 Tamrolipi
46 Tituni Ebong Tituni (Template:Lang-bn) Tituni and Tituni 2016 Kakoli
47 Ritin (Template:Lang-bn) Ritin 2017 Tamrolipi
Iqbal with his wife, Yasmeen Haque

Awards

  • Shishu Academy Agrani Bank Shishu Shahitto Award 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
  • Uro Child Literary Award 2006
  • Rotary SEED Award 2011[4]

Works

Main article: Muhammed Zafar Iqbal bibliography

Iqbal is one of the pioneers of science fiction in the Bengali language.[19] 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.[20]

  • Patent No: 5550818, Title: System for wavelength division multiplexing/asynchronous transfer mode switching for network communication.[21]
  • 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.[22]
  • 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.

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. ^ "Booklist of Muhammed Zafar Iqbal" (PDF).
  19. ^ "::: Star Campus :::". archive.thedailystar.net. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
  20. ^ Iqbal, Muhammed Zafar (2004). "Doing Science in Bangla". The Daily Star. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
  21. ^ http://www.google.com/patents/US5550818
  22. ^ https://www.google.com/patents/US5392154

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