Renowned archaeologist Padmashree "Enamul Haque" when did passes away?

9th July 2022

10th July 2022

11th July 2022

12th July 2022

Correct Answer : 10th July 2022

Eminent archaeologist, historian and former Director-General of the Bangladesh National Museum "Dr. Enamul Haque" passed away in Dhaka 10th July 2022. He was 85. Dr. Enamul Haque was conferred with Padma Shri for the year 2020 for his work on Bengal’s Iconography and terracotta art.

Dr. Enamul Haque was instrumental in setting up the Bangladesh National Museum. He was appointed its Director in 1973 and served as its Director-General between 1983-91. Dr Haque is credited with finding and protecting several invaluable sculptures from various archaeological sites in Bangladesh.

During his illustrious career, he was awarded the Ekushey Padak in 2016 and the highest civilian award of Bangladesh Swadhinta Padak in 2020..

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Published On : July 12, 2022

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