Mokarram Hussain Khundker
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Mokarram Hussain Khundker was a famous Professor of Chemistry of University of Dhaka
. The University holds a Memorial Lecture every year named as Khundker Memorial Lecture, to perpetuate the memory of the late Professor. The university also hosts a research chair in memory of this renowned faculty member. The Government of Bangladesh bestowed Professor Khundker with the Independence Day Award
, the highest civilian award in the country, in 1977 (Posthumously).
University of Dhaka
The University of Dhaka is the oldest university in Bangladesh. It is a multi-disciplinary research university and is among the top universities in the region. Established on July 21, 1921, as per the Government of India Act, 1920, it was modelled on the Universities in England and soon gained...
. The University holds a Memorial Lecture every year named as Khundker Memorial Lecture, to perpetuate the memory of the late Professor. The university also hosts a research chair in memory of this renowned faculty member. The Government of Bangladesh bestowed Professor Khundker with the Independence Day Award
Independence Day Award
The Independence Day Award , also termed Independence Award , is the highest state award given by the government of Bangladesh. Introduced in 1977, this award is bestowed upon Bangladeshi citizens or organizations in recognition of substantial contribution to one of many fields, including the War...
, the highest civilian award in the country, in 1977 (Posthumously).