Siddika Kabir (May 7, 1931 – January 31, 2012) was a Bangladeshi nutritionist, academic, cookbook author, and cooking show television host. A professor, Kabir hosted, and guest starred in numerous television shows featuring Bangladeshi cuisine, including Siddiqua Kabir's Recipe on NTV Bangla.[1][2]
Early life and education
Kabir was born in Dhaka, on May 7, 1931.[2] She was the second of her parents' six children.[3] She lost her father at the age of 17.[3] She attended college for mathematics and received a master's degree in the subject.[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]
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]
Personal life and death
Kabir was married to Syed Ali Kabir, a journalist and former Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank. Kabir died at Square Hospital in Dhaka on January 31, 2012, at the age of 80.[1][2]
