Siddika Kabir

Siddiqua Kabir
Born (1931-05-07)May 7, 1931
Dhaka, British India (now Bangladesh)
Died January 31, 2012(2012-01-31) (aged 80)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Education MA (food and nutrition)
Alma mater Oklahoma State University
Occupation nutritionist, academic, cookbook author, cooking show, television host
Years active 1965-2012
Awards Sheltech Award

Siddiqua Kabir (May 7, 1931 – January 31, 2012) was a Bangladeshi nutritionist, academic, cookbook author and cooking show television host. A professor and teacher, Kabir hosted and guest starred in numerous television shows featuring Bangladeshi cuisine, including Siddiqua Kabir’s Recipe on NTV Bangla.[1][2]

Early life and career

Kabir was born in Dhaka, British India, on May 7, 1931.[2] She attended college for mathematics and received a master's degree in the subject.[2] Kabir began her teaching career in 1957, when she joined the math department of Eden Girls' College in Azimpur, Dhaka.[1] In 1963, Kabir obtained a master's degree in "food and nutrition" and food administration from Oklahoma State University in the United States.[2] She joined the nutrition department of College of Home Economics, Azimpur, Dhaka and later became the principal of the college later.[2]

Kabir appeared in her first television cooking show in 1966, leading a long career in numerous cooking shows as a presenter and guest.[1] She also authored cookbooks, including "Ranna Khaddya Pushti" and "Bangladesh Curry Cookbook."[3] Her career further led to consultant work for major foreign and Bangladeshi consumer food brands, such as Radhuni, Dano, and Nestlé.[1][2]

Kabir received several awards from the food and television industries, including the Sheltech Award, which was given to her in 2009.[2]

Death

Siddiqua Kabir died at Square Hospital in Dhaka on January 31, 2012, at the age of 80.[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Siddiqua Kabir passes away". The Daily Star (Bangladesh). 2012-01-31. Retrieved 2012-02-01.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Siddiqua Kabir passes away". The News Today (Bangladesh). 2012-02-01. Retrieved 2012-02-01.
  3. ↑ "Siddiqua Kabir passes away". The Independent (Bangladesh). 2012-01-31. Retrieved 2012-02-01.



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