Siddika Kabir
Siddiqua Kabir | |
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সিদ্দিকা কবীর | |
| Born | May 7, 1931 Oklahoma State University |
| Occupation(s) | nutritionist, academic, cookbook author, television cooking show host |
| Years active | 1965–2012 |
| Awards | Sheltech Award, Anannya Top Ten Awards (2004) |
Siddiqua Kabir (May 7, 1931 – January 31, 2012) was a Bangladeshi
Early life and education
Kabir was born in
Career
Kabir began her teaching career in 1957 by joining the mathematics department of
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."[5] Her career further led to consultant work for major foreign and Bangladeshi consumer food brands, such as Radhuni, Dano, and Nestlé.[1][2]
Kabir had received several awards from the food and television industries, including the Sheltech Award in 2009.[2]
Personal life and death
Kabir was married to Syed Ali Kabir, a journalist and former Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank. Kabir died at Square Hospital in Dhaka on January 31, 2012, at the age of 80.[1][2]
Awards
- Anannya Top Ten Awards (2004)
References
- ^ a b c d e "Siddiqua Kabir passes away". The Daily Star. January 31, 2012. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Siddiqua Kabir passes away". The News Today. February 1, 2012. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
- ^ a b Zarina Nahar Kabir (January 31, 2017). "My mother: A legend". The Daily Star. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
- ^ Fayeka Zabeen Siddiqua (May 6, 2016). "Remembering the Legend Siddiqua Kabir". The Daily Star. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
- ^ "Siddiqua Kabir passes away". bdnews24.com. January 31, 2012. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
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