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RAZZAQ-SHAMSUN PHYSICS RESEARCH PRIZE and RAZZAQ-SHAMSUN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN PHYSICS
(phys-rs-prize)

  • For Researchers in Bangladesh and their Collaborators.
    (See the honored recipients down the page)

    Administered by:  UNIVERSITY OF DHAKA, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh

  • "Razzaq-Shamsun Physics Research Trust Fund" Registration number 136 in "Trusts, Foundations Programmes" of Dhaka University

  • Trust Established, Feb 1995
  • Founder and Sponsor: Dr. Sultana N. Nahar


  • AWARDS
    APPLICATION
    MEMBERS
    NEWS
    LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
    AWARDEES
    ANNUAL PRIZE WINNERS
    ACTIVITIES

    AWARDS:
    Abdur Razzaq (Supreme Court lawyer) & Shamsun Nahar (Philanthropist)

    L to R: Prize Ceremony 2012: i) Prof Harun-au-Rashid, ii) Prof. Nazrul Islam, iii) Prize Ceremony 2014: Prize winners at VC's office, Dhaka University

  • 1. Annual "Razzaq-Shamsun Physics Research Prize""
    It is an annual prize for the best published physics research in that year by a Bangladeshi researcher(s) with/without collaboration with any other researchers within or outside Bangladesh. The awarding process is conducted by the University of Dhaka. Honorarium: Tk.20,000.

  • It is a single award per year at this time. However, two best submissions can also be recognized independently.

  • 2. "Razzaq-Shamsun Lifetime Achievement Award in Physics"
    Established officially in 2008.
    It is for a researcher in Bangladesh for his/her lifetime contributions in physics. The awarding process is conducted by the University of Dhaka. The award application requires one nomination letter, nominee's CV, and 1-2 supporting letters. Honorarium: Tk.50,000.

    Formation of the Trust:

  • Trust deed (final format 2001)
  • Revision for honoraria, 2017


    APPLICATION and CONTEST INFORMATION:


  • 2017 i) ceremony, Speeches by ii) VC, iii) Sultana Nahar, iv) Treasurer, v) Physics Chair - Senate Bhaban, Dhaka University

  • Administered by: University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

    The research prize is conducted by University of Dhaka through calls in newspapers, universities, educational institutes for submission of published research articles to the office of the Pro-Vice Chancellor, Dhaka University.
    They are evaluated by well-known experts in field before the final decision by the awarding committee.

    For more information:

    Registrar
    Office of the Registrar
    Dhaka University
    Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
    Email: Dhaka University (duregstr@bangla.net)
    Subject: "Razzaq-Shamsun Physics Research Prize" - Office of Pro-VC
    Subject: "Razzaq-Shamsun Lifetime Achievement Award in Physics"-Office of Pro-VC


    MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

    1. Pro-Vice Chancellor, University of Dhaka
    2. Dean of Science, University of Dhaka
    3. Chair, Department of Physics, University of Dhaka
    4. Professor A.M. Harun-ar-Rashid (Life time member)
    5. Registrar, Dhaka University University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
    6. Mohammad Sarwar Jahan, Lawyer
    7. Ahsan Uddin Ahmed, Engineer
    8. Dr. Sultana N. Nahar


    NEWS:

  • 2017: Bangla News24: "Four honored with lifetime achievement awards in Physics, Nov 12, 2017

  • Razzaq-Shamsun prize winners are in APS FIP news article: "Improvement in Education and Research Through Recognition, a Report from Bangladesh", Sultana Nahar, Fall 2015, p.25-27

  • Razzaq-Shamsun prize winner Professor Kamrul Khan in news "Invention: Electricity from Pathorkuchi", Kaler Kantho newspaper, June, 2015

  • Razzaq-Shamsun Prize ceremony, Dhaka University, December 11, 2014:
    Speeches by: - VC Prof Arfin Siddique, - Sultana N. Nahar, - Physics Chair of Dhaka U Prof Azizur Rahman, - PVC of Dhaka University, - Dhaka University Dean, - Bose Center Director Prof. Shamima, - winner Prof. Rabbani, - winner Prof. Y. Haider,
    - Reading Citation for each winner,
    - VC and Sultana family after prize ceremony,

  • Certificate from VC Prof Siddique to Prof Sultana Nahar December 11, 2014

  • Newpaper advertisement for the prizes, Dainik Ittefaq, November 2014
    - Applicants: Dhaka University, Chittagong University, Jagannath University, Jahangirnagar University, Rajshahi University

  • Meeting of the Board of Trustees, December 8, 2014
    -Prof. Harun-ar-Rashid and Sultana Nahar, after the Board meeting

  • Razzaq-Shamsum lifetime award winner Prof Jamal N. Islam passed away, Morning Star, Feb 2013
    - Life and awards of J.N. Islam, JantraManob, September 2014

  • Award Ceremony 2012, Notice, news in: UNB Connect,

  • Picture: Meeting of Board of Trustees, July 2011

  • Trust Fund Increment news, July 2003, in 1. The Bangladesh Today, 2. The Bangladesh Observer

  • Trust fund Increment news, July 2001, in The Daily Star

  • Trust established news, Feb and March 1995, in:
    1. Dhaka University News (March issue 1995), 2. The Bangladesh Observer, 3. The Morning Sun, 4. Dainik Dinkal



  • Recipients of Razzaq-Shamsun Physics Prizes


  • Circular in 2017: for Razzaq-Shamsun Physics Research and Lifetime Achievement Awards, 2014, 2015, 2016


    i) LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDEES:

  • Recipients of "Razzaq-Shamsun Lifetime Achievement Award in Physics"
  • 9. Professor Dr. M. Alfaz Uddin for 2016 (shared)
    Professor of Physics, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi
    Citation: ”For original contributions in the field of electron impact ionization and scattering processes"

    8. Professor Dr. Arun K. Basak for 2016 (shared)
    Professor of Physics, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi
    Citation: ”For extensive work on low energy nuclear physics and inspiring students"

    7. Professor Dr. Idris Miah for 2015
    Professor of Physics, University of Chittagong, Chittagong
    Citation: ”For original contributions in spin physics, multi-photon spectroscopy, and services in science"

    6. Professor Dr. Mesbahuddin Ahmed for 2014
    Head, Quality Assurance Unit, Past VC of Jagannath University, Professor of Physics, University of Dhaka, Dhaka
    Citation: ”For extensive work on magnetic properties and alloys, services and leadership to research and education systems and institution"

    5. Professor Dr. K.S. Rabbani (in 2014 for 2013)
    Department of Biomedical Physics, University of Dhaka, Dhaka
    Citation: ”For outstanding contributions in physics applications to affordable health care technology and training of many students in Bangladesh"

    4. Professor Ajoy K. Roy (in 2014 for 2012)
    Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, Dhaka
    Citation: ”For electron-spin resonance work"

    3. Professor Lalit Mohan Nath (in 2011 for 2010)
    Physics Department, Dhaka University, Dhaka
    "Award letter", Announcement in newspapers

    2. Professor Jamal Nazrul Islam (in 2011 for 2009)
    Center for Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Chittagong University, Chittagong
    "Award letter", Announcement in newspapers
    - Web info: Professor Jamal Nazrul Islam

    1. Professor Harun-ar-Rashid (2008)
    Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, Dhaka
    - "Citation"
    - wikipedia of Professor Harun-ar-Rashid


    ii) ANNUAL PRIZE WINNERS:

  • Recipients of "Razzaq-Shamsun Physics Research Prize" (annual)
  • 16. Prof. Dr. Abul Kalam Fazlul Haque (2016)
    Department of Physics, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi
    Citation: “For detailed study of electron and positron scatterings from atoms”

    15. Prof. Dr. Ishtiaque M. Syed (2015)
    Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, Dhaka
    Citation: “For finding the way to enhance the optical quality in contact lens”

    14. Dr. iKazi Md. Abul Firoz (2014)
    Space Weather Lab, Kyung-Hee University, Republic of Korea
    Citation: “For outstanding study of cosmic rays and space weather”

    13. Dr. Mizanur Rahman (2013)
    Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, Dhaka
    Citation: ”For study of nanohole surface plasmon resonance"

    12. Dr. Rezaul Azim (2012)
    Department of Physics, University of Chittagong, Chittagong
    Citation: ”For study of ultra wide band antenna with multiple notches"

    11. Dr. Md. Idris Miah (2011) (pick-up by Dr. Azim on behalf of Dr. Miah)
    Department of Physics, University of Chittagong, Chittagong
    Citation: ”For study of spin effects on semiconductors"

    10. Dr. Md. Kamrul Alam Khan (2010)
    Department of Physics, Jagannath University, Dhaka
    Citation: ”For creating sustainable electricity using patharkuchi leaves"

    9. Dr. A.F.M. Yusuf Haider (2009)
    Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, Dhaka
    Citation: ”For study of semiconductor using laser Raman spectroscopy"

    8. Dr. Md. Atiqur Rahman Patoary (2008)
    Department of Physics, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi
    Citation: ”For study of electron impact ionization using models”

    7. Dr. A.K.M. Moinul Haque Meaze (2007)
    Department of Physics, University of Chittagong, Chittagong
    Prize letter

    6. Dr. Saleh Hasan Naqib (2006)
    Department of Physics, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi
    Prize letter

    5. Dr. Mohammad Aminul Islam Talukdar (2005)
    Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, Dhaka
    "Citation

    4. Dr. A. A. Mamun (2004)
    Department of Physics, Jahangir Nagar University, Savar
    "Citation

    3. Dr. Abdullah Shams Bin Tariq (2003)
    Department of Physics, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi
    "Citation

    2. Dr. Kazi Monowar Abedin (2002)
    Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, Dhaka
    "Citation"

    1. Professor Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain (2001)
    Department of Mathematics University of Dhaka, Dhaka
    "Citation: p1, p2"


    ACTIVITIES:

  • Invitation: 52nd Convocation, Dhaka University 2019



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