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{{Infobox person
|name= Abdullah Al Muti
|name = Abdullah Al Muti
|native_name = আব্দুল্লাহ আল মুতী
|native_name_lang = bn
|image = Abdullah-Al-Muti.jpg
|image = Abdullah-Al-Muti.jpg
|birth_place = Fulbari, [[Sirajganj]], [[Bengal]] (present-day [[Bangladesh]])
|birth_place = [[Sirajganj]], [[Bengal Presidency]], [[British India]]
|birth_date = {{birth date|1930|1|1}}
|birth_date = {{birth date|1930|1|1|df=y}}
|death_date = {{death date and age|1998|11|30|1930|1|1}}
|death_date = {{death date and age|1998|11|30|1930|1|1|df=y}}
|occupation = [[educationist]], [[writer]]
|occupation = Educationist, writer
|nationality = Bangladeshi
|nationality = Bangladeshi
|education = [[Master of Science|MSc]] (Physics) <br> [[Master of Arts|MA]] (Education) <br> [[PhD]] (Education)
|education = [[Master of Science|MSc]] (Physics) <br/> [[Master of Arts|MA]] (Education) <br/> [[PhD]] (Education)
|alma_mater = [[Dhaka University]] <br> [[University of Chicago]]
|alma_mater = [[University of Dhaka]] <br/> [[University of Chicago]]
|awards = [[Bangla Academy Literary Award]] <br> [[Ekushey Padak]]
|awards = [[#Awards|full list]]
}}
}}


'''Abdullah Al Muti Sharafuddin''' (1 January 1930 – 30 November 1998), mostly known as "Abdullah Al Muti" was a Bangladeshi educationist and science writer.<ref>{{cite book |last=Islam |first=Sirajul |year=2012 |editor1-last=Islam |editor1-first=Sirajul |editor1-link=Sirajul Islam |title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh |edition=Second |publisher=[[Asiatic Society of Bangladesh]]|chapter=Sharafuddin, Abdullah Al-Muti|chapter-url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Sharafuddin,_Abdullah_Al-Muti|editor2-first= Sajahan|editor2-last=Miah}}</ref> He wrote tough scientific ideas in an easy fashion suitable for children and teenagers. He became first Bangladeshi writer to win the [[UNESCO]] Kalingo Prize in 1983.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.unesco.org/new/en/natural-sciences/science-technology/sti-policy/global-focus/science-popularization/prizes/kalinga-prize/kalinga-winners/kalinga-1983/|title=Kalinga 1983 - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization|website=www.unesco.org|access-date=2019-05-01}}</ref> He had earned major national awards - [[Bangla Academy Literary Award]] in 1975, [[Ekushey Padak]] in 1985 and [[Independence Day Award]] in 1995.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://banglaacademy.org.bd/?page_id=1315|title=পুরস্কারপ্রাপ্তদের তালিকা|language=bn|trans-title=Winners list|accessdate=2 April 2019|publisher=Bangla Academy}}</ref><ref name=ekushey>{{cite news|url= http://www.moca.gov.bd/site/page/c706da0c-29ee-4f0f-95d9-fa6705e19001/|title=একুশে পদকপ্রাপ্ত সুধীবৃন্দ|accessdate=3 April 2019|publisher=Government of Bangladesh|language=bn|trans-title=Ekushey Padak winners list}}</ref><ref name=indepen>{{cite web|url=http://brri.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/brri.portal.gov.bd/page/87944ec4_496e_415d_af37_27a10fb35625/Independence%20Day%20Award.pdf|title=Independence Day Award|accessdate=5 February 2019|publisher=Government of Bangladesh}}</ref>
'''Abdullah Al Muti Sharfuddin''' ({{lang-bn|আব্দুল্লাহ আল মুতী}}; January 1, 1930 &ndash; November 30, 1998), mostly known as "Abdullah Al Muti" was a Bangladeshi educationist and popular science writer.<ref name=bpedia>Sajahan Miah, [http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Sharafuddin,_Abdullah_Al-Muti Sharafuddin, Abdullah Al-Muti], ''[[Banglapedia]]: The National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh'', [[Asiatic Society]] of Bangladesh, [[Dhaka]], Retrieved: August 3, 2012</ref> He wrote tough scientific ideas in an easy fashion suitable for children and teenagers. This writing style brought him fame as a pioneer of science writing in Bengali. He is the first Bangladeshi writer who has won UNESCO Kalingo prize.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Born in a village in [[Sirajgonj]] district, Muti was the eldest among five sons and six daughters of Sheikh Moin Shorfuddin and Halima Shrfuddin. In 1945, attending matriculation (presently SSC) from Muslim High School, Dhaka he placed second in Kolkata board.<ref name="www.priyo.com">[http://www.priyo.com/people/9404 ''www.priyo.com''] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150912044657/http://www.priyo.com/people/9404 |date=September 12, 2015}}, retrieved August 12, 2015</ref> Two years later he passes IA exam (presently HSC) and got admitted in Dhaka University. He completed his B.Sc and M.Sc. in Physics standing first class first in 1952 and 1953 respectively. Then he got a scholarship from US government and went to University of Chicago, Illinois. There he accomplished MA(education) and PhD(education) in 1960 and 1962 respectively.<ref>{{cite news |last=Ali |first=Jamayat |date=November 24, 2009 |title=Abdullah-Al-Muti Sharfuddin |url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=115282 |work=The Daily Star |access-date=August 12, 2015}}</ref>
Born in a village in [[Sirajganj District]], Muti was the eldest among five sons and six daughters of Sheikh Moin Shorfuddin and Halima Shrfuddin. In 1945, attending matriculation (presently SSC) from Muslim High School, Dhaka he placed second in Kolkata board.<ref name="www.priyo.com">[http://www.priyo.com/people/9404 ''www.priyo.com''] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150912044657/http://www.priyo.com/people/9404 |date=September 12, 2015}}, retrieved August 12, 2015</ref> Two years later he passes IA exam (presently HSC) and got admitted in the [[University of Dhaka]]. He completed his B.Sc and M.Sc. in Physics standing first class first in 1952 and 1953 respectively. Then he got a scholarship from US government and went to University of Chicago, Illinois. There he accomplished MA (education) and PhD (education) in 1960 and 1962 respectively.<ref>{{cite news |last=Ali |first=Jamayat |date=24 November 2009|title=Abdullah-Al-Muti Sharfuddin|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-115282|work=The Daily Star |access-date=1 May 2019}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Abdullah-Al-Muti started his career as a lecturer in physics at the Rajshahi Government College in 1954. He became Professor in the same college in 1955. He held the post Director, Education Extension Center, Dhaka from 1965 to 1973. He also assumed office as Education and Culture Councilor at different foreign embassies of Bangladesh, Joint Secretary, Additional Secretary and Secretary at Education and Science Ministry at different times. After his retirement in 1986, he was the chief adviser of Secondary Scientific Education Program financed by ADB and UNDP. Besides he also presented several science related popular programs in radio and television.
Muti started his career as a lecturer in physics at the [[Rajshahi College|Rajshahi Government College]] in 1954. He became professor in the same college in 1955. He held the post Director, Education Extension Center, Dhaka from 1965 to 1973. He also assumed office as Education and Culture Councilor at different foreign embassies of Bangladesh, Joint Secretary, Additional Secretary and Secretary at Education and Science Ministry at different times. After his retirement in 1986, he was the chief adviser of Secondary Scientific Education Program financed by ADB and UNDP. Besides he also presented several science related popular programs in radio and television.


Muti started writing on science since his school days. At that time he contributed articles to the Dainik Azad ('Mukuler Mahfil') and Monthly Mohammadi. He was also associated with editing tabloid magazines named 'Mukul' and 'Mukul Fouz'. Besides, he also wrote about prospects of education in the Monthly 'Hullor' and 'Dilruba.
Muti started writing on science since his school days. At that time he contributed articles to the Dainik Azad ('Mukuler Mahfil') and Monthly Mohammadi. He was also associated with editing tabloid magazines named 'Mukul' and 'Mukul Fouz'. Besides, he also wrote about prospects of education in the Monthly 'Hullor' and 'Dilruba.


The prominent writer authored 27 books on science and education. He also translated 10 books from English into Bengali. He was the Executive Editor of Unesco Batayan, a quarterly Bengali edition of Unesco Courier from 1982 to until his death.
Muti authored 27 books on science and education. He also translated 10 books from English into Bengali. He was the executive editor of UNESCO Batayan, a quarterly Bengali edition of Unesco Courier from 1982 to until his death.


==Books==
==Books==
Some notable books of Abdullah-Al-Muti are:<ref name="www.priyo.com"/>
* ''Eso Bigganer Rajje'' (1955)
* ''Eso Bigganer Rajje'' (1955)
* ''Obak Prithibi'' (1955)
* ''Obak Prithibi'' (1955)
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* ''Telivisioner Kotha'' (1988)
* ''Telivisioner Kotha'' (1988)
* ''Swadhinota, Shikhya O Onnano Prosongo''
* ''Swadhinota, Shikhya O Onnano Prosongo''
* ''Abiskarer Neshay'' (1969)
* ''Abiskarer Neshay'' (1969)<ref name="www.priyo.com"/>


==Awards==
==Awards==
* [[Bangla Academy Literary Award]]
* [[Independence Day Award]] (1995)
* [[Ekushey Padak]]
* [[Ekushey Padak]] (1985)
* [[Independence Day Award]]
* Kalinga Award of [[UNESCO]] (1983)
* Kalinga Award of [[UNESCO]] (1969)
* [[Bangla Academy Literary Award]] (1975)
* [[Shishu Academy]] Award
* [[Shishu Academy]] Award
* Qudrat-i-Khuda Gold Medal
* Qudrat-i-Khuda Gold Medal
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Revision as of 18:22, 1 May 2019

Abdullah Al Muti
আব্দুল্লাহ আল মুতী
Born(1930-01-01)1 January 1930
Sirajganj, Bengal Presidency, British India
Died30 November 1998(1998-11-30) (aged 68)
NationalityBangladeshi
EducationMSc (Physics)
MA (Education)
PhD (Education)
Alma materUniversity of Dhaka
University of Chicago
Occupation(s)Educationist, writer
Awardsfull list

Abdullah Al Muti Sharafuddin (1 January 1930 – 30 November 1998), mostly known as "Abdullah Al Muti" was a Bangladeshi educationist and science writer.[1] He wrote tough scientific ideas in an easy fashion suitable for children and teenagers. He became first Bangladeshi writer to win the UNESCO Kalingo Prize in 1983.[2] He had earned major national awards - Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1975, Ekushey Padak in 1985 and Independence Day Award in 1995.[3][4][5]

Early life

Born in a village in Sirajganj District, Muti was the eldest among five sons and six daughters of Sheikh Moin Shorfuddin and Halima Shrfuddin. In 1945, attending matriculation (presently SSC) from Muslim High School, Dhaka he placed second in Kolkata board.[6] Two years later he passes IA exam (presently HSC) and got admitted in the University of Dhaka. He completed his B.Sc and M.Sc. in Physics standing first class first in 1952 and 1953 respectively. Then he got a scholarship from US government and went to University of Chicago, Illinois. There he accomplished MA (education) and PhD (education) in 1960 and 1962 respectively.[7]

Career

Muti started his career as a lecturer in physics at the Rajshahi Government College in 1954. He became professor in the same college in 1955. He held the post Director, Education Extension Center, Dhaka from 1965 to 1973. He also assumed office as Education and Culture Councilor at different foreign embassies of Bangladesh, Joint Secretary, Additional Secretary and Secretary at Education and Science Ministry at different times. After his retirement in 1986, he was the chief adviser of Secondary Scientific Education Program financed by ADB and UNDP. Besides he also presented several science related popular programs in radio and television.

Muti started writing on science since his school days. At that time he contributed articles to the Dainik Azad ('Mukuler Mahfil') and Monthly Mohammadi. He was also associated with editing tabloid magazines named 'Mukul' and 'Mukul Fouz'. Besides, he also wrote about prospects of education in the Monthly 'Hullor' and 'Dilruba.

Muti authored 27 books on science and education. He also translated 10 books from English into Bengali. He was the executive editor of UNESCO Batayan, a quarterly Bengali edition of Unesco Courier from 1982 to until his death.

Books

  • Eso Bigganer Rajje (1955)
  • Obak Prithibi (1955)
  • Rohosser Shesh Nei (1969)
  • Jana-Ojanar Deshe (1976)
  • Sagorer Rohosshopuri (1976)
  • Biggan O Manush (1975)
  • E Juger Biggan (1981)
  • Telivisioner Kotha (1988)
  • Swadhinota, Shikhya O Onnano Prosongo
  • Abiskarer Neshay (1969)[6]

Awards

References

  1. ^ Islam, Sirajul (2012). "Sharafuddin, Abdullah Al-Muti". In Islam, Sirajul; Miah, Sajahan (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
  2. ^ "Kalinga 1983 - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization". www.unesco.org. Retrieved 2019-05-01.
  3. ^ "পুরস্কারপ্রাপ্তদের তালিকা" [Winners list] (in Bengali). Bangla Academy. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  4. ^ "একুশে পদকপ্রাপ্ত সুধীবৃন্দ" [Ekushey Padak winners list] (in Bengali). Government of Bangladesh. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  5. ^ "Independence Day Award" (PDF). Government of Bangladesh. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  6. ^ a b www.priyo.com Archived September 12, 2015, at the Wayback Machine, retrieved August 12, 2015
  7. ^ Ali, Jamayat (24 November 2009). "Abdullah-Al-Muti Sharfuddin". The Daily Star. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
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