Muhammed Zafar Iqbal

Quick Facts

Full Name	Muhammed Zafar Iqbal
Occupation	Children'S Author
Date Of Birth	Dec 23, 1952(1952-12-23)
Age	72
Birthplace	Sylhet
Country	Bangladesh
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Muhammed Zafar Iqbal Biography

Muhammed Zafar Iqbal is one of the most popular and richest Children's Author who was born on December 23, 1952 in Sylhet, Bangladesh. He is a Bangladeshi author of science fiction and children’s literature. His poetry collection, Asrar-e-Khudi, is his most well-known work. In 2004, he was awarded the prestigious Bangla Academy Award.

His brother, Humayun Ahmad, was a well-known screenwriter and author.

Muhammed Zafar Iqbal (pronounced [muɦɔmmɔd dʒafor ikbal] ; born 23 December 1952) is a Bangladeshi science fiction author, physicist, academic and activist. He is a professor of computer science and engineering at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST). As of January 2018, he is the head of Electrical and Electronic Engineering department.

Iqbal passed the SSC exam from Bogra Zilla School in 1968 and the HSC exam from Dhaka College in 1970. He earned his bachelor’s in physics from the University of Dhaka in 1976 and then went to the University of Washington to earn his Ph.D. in 1982.

In 1978, he married Yasmeen Hque. He and Yasmeen Haque became parents to Nabil and Yeshim.

Muhammed Zafar Iqbal Net Worth

Muhammed Zafar Iqbal is one of the richest Children'S Author from Bangladesh. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Muhammed Zafar Iqbal 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He graduated from Dhaka University in Physics and earned a PhD at the University of Washington.

He was a professor at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology’s Computer Science & Engineering Department.

Iqbal was born on 23 December 1952 in Sylhet of the then East Pakistan. His father, Faizur Rahman Ahmed, was a police officer who was killed in the Liberation War of Bangladesh. His mother was Ayesha Akhter Khatun. He spent his childhood in different parts of Bangladesh because of the transferring nature of his father’s job. His elder brother, Humayun Ahmed, was a writer and filmmaker. His younger brother, Ahsan Habib, is a cartoonist who is serving as the editor of the satirical magazine, Unmad. He has three sisters – Sufia Haider, Momtaz Shahid and Rukhsana Ahmed.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Muhammed Zafar Iqbal Dating?

According to our records, Muhammed Zafar Iqbal married to Yasmeen Haque. As of December 1, 2023, Muhammed Zafar Iqbal’s is not dating anyone.

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Iqbal is known for his stance against Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh and has spearheaded criticism of its leaders, several of whom were undergoing trial at the International Crimes Tribunal for their role in the Bangladesh liberation war in 1971. Iqbal’s father was allegedly killed by Jamaat leader Delwar Hossain Sayeedi. 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.

Facts & Trivia

Muhammed Ranked on the list of most popular Children's Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Bangladesh. Muhammed Zafar Iqbal celebrates birthday on December 23 of every year.

Iqbal survived a stabbing attack in the head on 3 March 2018 in a prize giving ceremony in SUST campus in Sylhet. The attacker, a 25-year-old male, was arrested after he had been beaten by the students. The attacker claimed that he had tried to kill him because the attacker believed he was an “enemy of Islam”.

Top Facts about Muhammed Zafar Iqbal

1. Muhammed Zafar Iqbal is a Bangladeshi scientist and writer.
2. He was born on December 23, 1952 in Sylhet, Bangladesh.
3. Iqbal has written over 100 books for children and adults.
4. He is a professor of computer science at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology.
5. In 2018, he survived an assassination attempt by an extremist group.
6. Iqbal received the Ekushey Padak award in 2004 for his contribution to literature.
7. He is also known for his advocacy of science education in Bangladesh.
8. Iqbal’s brother, Humayun Ahmed, was also a famous writer in Bangladesh.
9. His popular books include “The Diary of a Space Traveller”.
10. Iqbal has been awarded numerous national and international awards for his work.
11. He is considered one of the most influential writers in Bangladesh today.
12. Iqbal actively promotes social issues such as women’s rights and environmentalism

Who is muhammad Zafar?

Muhammad Zafar Iqbal (born December 23, 1952 ) is a Bangladeshi writer, physicist and educator. He is regarded as the pioneer of writing and popularizing scientific fiction in Bangladesh . He is also a popular children’s writer and columnist.

Why is Zafar Iqbal famous?

Iqbal is one of the pioneers of science fiction in the Bengali language. He mainly writes for younger readers. He has also written several non-fiction books on physics and mathematics. He writes columns in mainstream newspapers regularly.

How many books Zafar Iqbal wrote?

Books

Is Zafar Iqbal alive?

Zafar Iqbal (born 25 September 1950 or 25 April 1950 – died 6 January 1991 or 1992 ) was a Bangladeshi actor, singer and freedom fighter. He acted in 150 films. Singer Shahnaz Rahmatullah and music composer Anwar Parvez were his siblings.

How old is Aftab Iqbal?

60 years (September 19, 1961)