Siddika Kabir
| Siddiqua Kabir | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 7, 1931 Dhaka, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died |
January 31, 2012 (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, 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 on the subject.[2] Kabir began her teaching career in 1957, when she joined the mathematics department of Eden Girls' College in Azimpur, Dhaka.[1] With a scholarship from the Ford Foundation, Kabir obtained her second master's degree in Food, Nutrition and Institutional Administration from Oklahoma State University in 1963.[3] She joined the nutrition department of College of Home Economics, Azimpur, Dhaka, from where she retired as Principal in 1993.[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."[4] 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]
Personal life and death
Kabir was married to Syed Ali Kabir, a journalist and former Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank. Together they had two daughters - Zarina Nahar Kabir and Shahanaz Ahmed Chandana.[3] Actress Sara Zaker is her niece.[3]
Kabir died at Square Hospital in Dhaka on January 31, 2012, at the age of 80.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Siddiqua Kabir passes away". The Daily Star (Bangladesh). 2012-01-31. Retrieved 2012-02-01.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Siddiqua Kabir passes away". The News Today (Bangladesh). 2012-02-01. Retrieved 2012-02-01.
- 1 2 3 Fayeka Zabeen Siddiqua (May 6, 2016). "Remembering the Legend Siddiqua Kabir". The Daily Star. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
- ↑ "Siddiqua Kabir passes away". The Independent (Bangladesh). 2012-01-31. Retrieved 2012-02-01.