Siddika Kabir
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Siddika Kabir | |
|---|---|
সিদ্দিকা কবীর | |
| Born | 7 May 1931 |
| Died | 31 January 2012 (aged 80) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Education | MA (food and nutrition) |
| Alma mater | Oklahoma State University |
| Occupations | Nutritionist, academic, cookbook author, television host |
| Years active | 1965–2012 |
| Spouse |
Syed Ali Kabir
(m. 2000, died) |
| Awards | Full list |
Siddika Kabir (7 May 1931 – 31 January 2012) was a Bangladeshi nutritionist, academic, cookbook author, and cooking show television host. A professor, Kabir hosted, and guest starred in television shows featuring Bangladeshi cuisine, including Siddiqua Kabir's Recipe on NTV Bangla.[1][2]
Kabir was born in Dhaka, on 7 May 1931.[2] She was the second the six children.[3] Her father died when she was 17.[3] She attended college for mathematics and received a master's degree.[2] With a scholarship from the Ford Foundation, she obtained her second master's degree in food, nutrition and institutional administration from Oklahoma State University in 1963.[4]
Career
Kabir began her teaching career in 1957 by joining the mathematics department of Eden Girls' College in Azimpur, Dhaka.[1] She joined the nutrition department of College of Home Economics, Azimpur, Dhaka, from where she retired as the principal in 1993.[2]
Kabir appeared in her first television cooking show in 1966, leading a long career in numerous cooking shows as a presenter and guest.[1] She also authored cookbooks, including "Ranna Khaddya Pushti", and "Bangladesh Curry Cookbook."[5] Her career further led to consultant work for major foreign and Bangladeshi consumer food brands, such as Radhuni, Dano, and Nestlé.[1][2]
Kabir received several awards from the food and television industries, including the Sheltech Award in 2009.[2]
