Background
Kabir was born in Dhaka, British India, on May 7, 1931.
nutritionist television presenter author
Kabir was born in Dhaka, British India, on May 7, 1931.
She attended college for mathematics and received a master"s degree in the subject.
Kabir began her teaching career in 1957, when she joined the math department of Eden Girls" College in Azimpur, Dhaka. In 1963, Kabir obtained a master"s degree in "food and nutrition" and food administration from Oklahoma State University in the United States. She joined the nutrition department of College of Home Economics, Azimpur, Dhaka and later became the principal of the college later.
Kabir appeared in her first television cooking show in 1966, leading a long career in numerous cooking shows as a presenter and guest.
She also authored cookbooks, including "Ranna Khaddya Pushti" and "Bangladesh Curry Cookbook." Her career further led to consultant work for major foreign and Bangladeshi consumer food brands, such as Radhuni, Dano, and Nestlé. Siddiqua Kabir died at Square Hospital in Dhaka on January 31, 2012, at the age of 80.