Muhammad Samad

Muhammad Samad (born 1956) is a Bangladeshi academic, administrator and poet. He is the current of Pro-Vice Chancellor the University of Dhaka since 2018.

Samad was awarded Bangla Academy Literary Award in 2020 for his contribution to poetry.

Career
Samad serves as the president of Jatiya Kabita Parishad (National Poetry Council). His published collections of poetry include Ekjan Rajnaitik Netar Manifesto, Aami Noi Indrajit Megher Araley, Porabey Chandan Kath, Cholo, Tumul Brishtitey Bhiji, Sharater Akashey Purnima and Premer Kabita.

Samad was a visiting professor at Winona State University in Minnesota.

Awards

 * Trivuj Literary Award
 * Poet Jasimuddin Literary Award
 * Poet Jibanananda Das Award
 * Poet Sukanta Literary Award
 * City-Ananda Alo Literary Award
 * Syed Mujtaba Ali Sahitya Award
 * Poet Vishnu De Award
 * Kabitalap Award
 * International Best Poet (China)
 * Bangla Academy Literary Award (2020)