Ahmed Sharif | |
|---|---|
 Sharif in a graduation ceremony | |
| Native name | আহমদ শরীফ |
| Born | 13 February 1921[1] Patiya, Chittagong, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died | 24 February 1999 (aged 78) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Education | Ph.D. in Bengali literature |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Literary movement | Anti-establishment |
| Notable awards | full list |
| Spouse | Saleha Mahmud |
| Relatives | Abdul Karim Sahitya Bisharad (Uncle) |
Ahmed Sharif (13 February 1921 – 24 February 1999) was an educationist, philosopher, critic, writer and scholar of medieval Bengali literature.[2][3] He is recognized as one of the most outspoken atheists and radical thinkers of Bangladesh.[2]
- ^ Haque, Junaidul (27 February 2010). "The iconoclast in Ahmed Sharif". The Daily Star. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
- ^ a b Kabir, Ahmed. "Sharif, Ahmed". Banglapedia. Bangladesh Asiatic Society. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ^ Mukhopadhay, Keshob. "An interview with prof. Ahmed sharif". News from Bangladesh. Daily News Monitoring Service. Archived from the original on 4 February 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2015.