Muhammad Siddiq Khan
Bangladeshi librarian and educator
Born
March 21st, 1910
115 years ago
Died
1978
47 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Bangladesh
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Contributions focused on education and library sciences in Bangladesh. Founding member of the Library Association of Bangladesh, advocating for library development. Assisted in establishing various educational institutions, enhancing access to education and resources. Pioneered initiatives to modernize library services, playing a key role in advancing literacy and scholarship within the community.
Founded the Library Association of Bangladesh
Pioneered library modernization efforts
Enhanced access to educational resources
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