Muhammed Zafar Iqbal Biography: Religion, Wife, Education, Age, Net Worth, Instagram, Age, Siblings, Height

Muhammed Zafar Iqbal is a Bangladeshi science fiction writer, physicist, academic, and activist.

He previously taught Computer Science and Engineering and chaired the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology.

Profile

• Full Name: Muhammed Zafar Iqbal
• Stage Name: Muhammed Zafar Iqbal
• Born: December 23, 1952
• Age: 72 years old
• Birthplace: Sylhet, Bangladesh
• Nationality: Bangladeshi
• Occupation: Author and physicist
• Height: Unknown
• Parent: Faizur Rahman Ahmed ,Ayesha Akhter Khatun
• Siblings: Humayun Ahmed, Ahsan Habib, Sufia Haider, Momtaz Shahid, Rukhsana Ahmed
• Spouse: Yasmeen Haque
• Children: Nabil Iqbal ,Yeshim Iqbal
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1,000 and $5,000

Early Life And Education

Muhammed Zafar Iqbal was born on December 23, 1952, in Sylhet, Bangladesh, to Faizur Rahman Ahmed and Ayesha Akhter Khatun.

He has two brothers—Humayun Ahmed and Ahsan Habib—and three sisters: Sufia Haider, Momtaz Shahid, and Rukhsana Ahmed.

Iqbal completed his Secondary School Certificate (SSC) at Bogra Zilla School in 1968 and his Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) at Dhaka College in 1970.

He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physics from the University of Dhaka, followed by a PhD in physics from the University of Washington in 1982. He is ethnically Bengali and identifies as Muslim.

Career

Muhammed Zafar Iqbal is a distinguished Bangladeshi physicist, science fiction writer, academic, and social activist.

Born on December 23, 1952, in Sylhet, he pursued his undergraduate and graduate studies in physics at the University of Dhaka before earning a PhD in Physics from the University of Washington in 1982.

Following his doctorate, he engaged in advanced research as a postdoctoral fellow at the California Institute of Technology.

He later served as a research scientist at Bell Communications Research in the United States. During his nearly two decades abroad, Iqbal significantly contributed to scientific research and development.

Upon returning to Bangladesh, Iqbal joined Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) as a Computer Science and Engineering professor.

He later headed the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, where he played a transformative role in promoting science and technology education.

His leadership extended beyond the classroom, as he founded the Bangladesh Mathematical Olympiad and mentored countless young talents.

Even after he retires from SUST in October 2018, he continues to be an influential advocate for education and scientific literacy in the country.

Alongside his academic work, Zafar Iqbal is widely recognized as a trailblazer in Bengali science fiction and children’s literature.

He has authored over 180 books, including beloved titles like Ami Topu, Dipu Number Two, and Project Nebula, several of which have been adapted into successful films.

His literary achievements and dedication to youth education have earned him prestigious accolades, such as the Bangla Academy Award and the Rotary SEED Award.

As a regular columnist and public intellectual, he remains a powerful voice in shaping public discourse and inspiring the next generation of thinkers in Bangladesh.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @muhammadzafar

Personal Life

Muhammed Zafar Iqbal has been married to Yasmeen Haque since 1978. She is a physicist and academic who has served as the Dean of the Life Sciences faculty and a Professor of Physics at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology.

The couple has two children: their son, Nabil Iqbal, is a scientist at Durham University, while their daughter, Yeshim Iqbal, works as a research scientist at New York University’s Global TIES for Children, after completing her PhD at NYU.

Net Worth

Muhammed Zafar Iqbal’s net worth is not publicly disclosed, though estimates place it between $1,000 and $5,000.

His primary sources of income have stemmed from his career as a science fiction author, physicist, academic, and his former role as a professor of computer science and engineering.