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Aminul Islam
আমিনুল ইসলাম
Born (1935-01-01)1 January 1935
Died 29 November 2017(2017-11-29) (aged 82)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Nationality Bangladeshi
Education Ph.D.
Alma mater University of Dhaka
Michigan State University
Known for Academic and scientist
Awards Independence Day Award (1990)

Aminul Islam (born January 1, 1935 – died November 29, 2017) was an important Bangladeshi academic and scientist. An academic is someone who works and teaches at a university or college. He was well-known for his contributions to science and education in Bangladesh.

Who Was Aminul Islam?

Aminul Islam was born in a place called Nagerchar, which is in the Comilla District of what was then British India. He grew up to become a highly respected scientist and educator in Bangladesh.

His Education and Career

Aminul Islam studied at two well-known universities. He attended the University of Dhaka in Bangladesh. Later, he continued his studies at Michigan State University in the United States. He earned a Ph.D., which is a very high university degree.

After his studies, he became a professor at the University of Dhaka. He shared his knowledge with many students. He was also a soil scientist, meaning he studied soil and how it affects plants and the environment.

Leading the Way in Science

Aminul Islam played a big role in the scientific community of Bangladesh. He became the president of the Bangladesh Academy of Sciences. This academy is a special group of top scientists in the country. Being a president means he was the leader of this important organization. He was also a "fellow" of the academy since 1978. This means he was chosen as a member because of his excellent work in science.

Awards and Recognition

For his great contributions to Bangladesh, Aminul Islam received a very special honor. In 1990, he was given the Independence Day Award. This is one of the highest awards a person can receive in Bangladesh. It shows how much his country valued his work and dedication.

He also served as the Vice-Chancellor of National University Bangladesh. A Vice-Chancellor is like the head of a university. This shows his leadership in the field of education.

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