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Flora Zaibun Majid

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Flora Zaibun Majid
ফ্লোরা জাইবুন মাজিদ
Born(1939-12-06)6 December 1939
Dhaka, Bengal Presidency, British India
Died30 October 2018(2018-10-30) (aged 78)
Alma materDhaka University (BSc)
, Michigan State University (PhD)
Known forScientist, researcher, writer

Flora Zaibun Majid (6 December 1939 – 30 October 2018) was a Bangladeshi scientist. She was the former chair of BCSIR.[1] She contributed to the field of research in botany and nutrition science in Bangladesh. Flora researched over two decades on different topics and specially known for leading the Spirulina project in BCSIR.

Early life and education

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Flora is the daughter of M A Majid and Najmannessa Majid. Her father was a civil servant. Born on 6 December 1939, she suffered from polio when she was nine months old.[2] Flora attended Quamrunnesa School and Eden Mohila College. Flora studied at the Dhaka University and was the first student to receive a First Class Honours in Botany in 1960. She obtained a Fulbright scholarship to study at Michigan State University.[3]

Research and career

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She was the first woman and first working scientist to serve as chairman of BCSIR.[1][3]

Death

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She died on 30 October 2018 at the age of 79.[1]

Awards and honors

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Awards Year Organisation
Gold medal 1997 Bangladesh Women Scientists Association
Gold medal 1984 Begum Zebunnessa and Kazi Mahbubullah Janakalyan Trust
Gold medal 1981 Bangladesh Women Scientists Association
Gold medal 1984 Bangladesh Academy of Sciences[3]
Golden Jubilee Commemorative Medal 2006 BCSIR

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Former BCSIR chairperson Flora Zaibun Majid dies". New Age. 1 November 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Dr. Flora Zaibun Majid". BCSIR. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "A Pathbreaking Scientist". The Daily Star. 13 April 2012. Retrieved 22 June 2022.