Kazi Shahid Ahmed

Kazi Shahid Ahmed
কাজী শাহেদ আহমেদ
Born(1940-11-07)7 November 1940
Jessore, Bengal Province, British India
Died28 August 2023(2023-08-28) (aged 82)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
NationalityBangladeshi
Alma materUniversity of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
SpousesAmeenah Ahmed
ChildrenAnis, Nabil and Inam
Military career
Service / branch Pakistan Army
 Bangladesh Army
Years of service1961 - 1977
RankLieutenant Colonel
UnitCorps of Engineers
Commands

Kazi Shahid Ahmed (7 November 1940 – 28 August 2023) was a Bangladeshi businessman journalist, sports organiser, writer, publisher and retired military officer who established the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh, Ajker Kagoj, and the Gemcon Group.[1][2]

Early life and education

Ahmed was born on 7 November 1940 in Jessore in the then Bengal Province, British India. He studied engineering at the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore.[3][4]

Career

After graduation, Ahmed joined the army and retired as a lieutenant colonel.[5]

After retirement, Ahmed founded Gemcon Group in 1979. He started publishing Ajker Kagoj in 1991. In 2002, he established University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh.[6][1] He also served as its vice-chancellor until 2007.[3]

Ahmed was the editor and publisher of Ajker Kagoj.[6] He was also a founder of Dhaka Tribune and Bangla Tribune. In 1995, Shahid's first novel was released to the public. His most popular books and novels are "Amar Lekha," "Ghore Agun Legeche," "Bhairab," "Pasha," "Datey Kata Pencil," and "Opekkha."[6][1]

Ahmed served as an organizer for Abahani Limited Dhaka, a Bangladeshi sports club, since 1976. He played a major role in administering the football club following the death of its founder, Sheikh Kamal, during the Assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. He remained involved with Abahani until his death.[7]

Personal life and death

Kazi Shahid Ahmed was married to Ameenah Ahmed, a singer.[8] The had three sons, Kazi Nabil Ahmed, a Awami League politician, Kazi Anis Ahmed, a publisher, and Kazi Inam Ahmed, a director of Bangladesh Cricket Board.[8]

Ahmed died on 28 August 2023, at the age of 82.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Kazi Shahid Ahmed, pioneer of modern journalism, passes away". Dhaka Tribune. 28 August 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Kazi Shahid Ahmed turns 80". Daily Sun. 7 November 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  3. ^ a b Ahmed, Kazi Shahid (8 October 2006). ""Liberal arts is at the root of all disciplines of education"". The Daily Star. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  4. ^ কাজী শাহেদ আহমেদ আর নেই. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 28 August 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  5. ^ "Kazi Shahid Ahmed, editor of now defunct Ajker Kagoj, dies aged 82". bdnews24.com. 29 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  6. ^ a b c "Gemcon Group chair Kazi Shahid dies". New Age. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  7. ^ "'What Kazi Shahid Ahmed did for Abahani is history'". Dhaka Tribune. 29 August 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Kazi Shahid Ahmed passes away". The Daily Star. 29 August 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2024.