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)