Abdullah Abu Sayeed 25 July 1940, in Calcutta) is a writer, television presenter, organizer and activist from Bangladesh. Sayeed was a professor of Bengali language in Dhaka College for many years. In mid 70’s he started presenting Shaptabarna, a multidimensional TV programme in Bangladesh Television, which attained popularity specially among the young viewers. In 1975, he founded the Bishwa Sahitya Kendra or World Literature Centre to promote the study of literature. It remains one of the most important cultural institutions in the nation. His publications include Poems: Mrityumoy O Chiroharit; Short Stories: Rodonruposhi, Khor Jouboner Bondi; Biday Abonti; Plays: Judhyojatra; Esseys-Reaarch: Durbolotai Rabindranath O Onyanyo Probondho, Uttar Projonmyo, Bondho Dorojay Dhakka, Swanirbachito Probondho O Rochona, Newyorker Adday; Memoier: Nishfola Moather Krishok, Bhalobashar Sampan, Translation: Dag Hammerskold, Srikhalito Prometheus, etc. Sayeed was given the 97th Ramon Magsaysay Award in Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts for cultivating in the youth of Bangladesh a love for literature and its humanizing values through exposure to the great books of Bengal and the world.”