Muhammed Zafar Iqbal at Borno Mela, Dhanmondi, Dhaka (Feb 2013)
Born 23 December 1952 (age 61)
Sylhet, East Bengal, Pakistan
(now in Bangladesh)
Nationality Pakistani (1952-1971)
Bangladeshi (1971-present)
Education PhD (Physics)(from University of Washington)
Alma mater
University of Dhaka
University of Washington
Occupation Physicist, writer, columnist
Spouse(s) Yasmeen Haque (1978-present)
Children
Nabil Iqbal
Yeshim Iqbal
Parents
Faizur Rahman Ahmed
Ayesha Akhter Khatun
Relatives
Humayun Ahmed (brother)
Ahsan Habib (brother)
Sufia Haider (sister)[1]
Momtaz Shahid (sister)[1]
Rukhsana Ahmed (sister)[1]
Awards Bangla Academy Award (2004)