Sukomal Barua

Sukomal Barua (born 1955) is a Bangladeshi educationist. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2006 by the Government of Bangladesh for his contribution to education.[1]

Sukomal Barua
Born1955 (age 65–66)
Dhemsha Union, Satkania, Chittagong, British India
OccupationEducationist
Parents
  • Ganash Chandra Barua (father)
  • Buddhimati Barua (mother)
AwardsEkushey Padak

Early life and career

Barua was born in 1955 in Dhemsha Union, Satkania Upazila, Chittagong District to Ganash Chandra Barua and Buddhimati Barua.[2]

Barua started his career as a lecturer at Rangunia College and later as the founding principal at Hasina Jamal Degree College.[3] He then joined University of Dhaka as a professor of the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies.[2]

Barua served as the secretary general of "Religions for Peace Bangladesh" and is a member of the central committee of the "Asian Conference of Religions for Peace".[3] He was also the president of the Gurudwara Management Committee Bangladesh and Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, vice-president of the Bangladesh Interreligious Writers and Journalists Association, and the Bangladesh chapter of the Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace.[3][4]

Personal life

Barua has a daughter, Sanghamitra Barua Manosi.[2] She introduced Sukomal Barua Gold Medal at the University of Dhaka.[2]

References
  1. "13 get Ekushey Padak, ministers dropped from list". The Daily Star. February 20, 2006. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
  2. "Sukomal Barua Gold Medal introduced at DU". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. December 15, 2014. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
  3. "Sukomal Barua". Georgetown University. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
  4. "Sukomal Barua's lecture on Buddhist culture on Tuesday". NTV Online. May 30, 2016. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
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