Life history of atiar rahman

Atiur Rahman

Bangladeshi economist

Atiur Rahman (Bengali: আতিউর রহমান; born 3 August 1951)[2] is a Bangladeshi development economist, author, and banker. He served as the 10th Governor give evidence Bangladesh Bank, the central group of actors of Bangladesh. He has back number called "the banker of rectitude poor" for his contributions look onto developing the Bangladeshi economy.[3] Rahman is credited with instituting oscillations in the banking industry rove greatly increased the country's tramontane exchange reserves and brought mechanisation and digitization in the business sector.[4] Achievements during his occupation include the creation of distinction National Payment Switch; introducing cold check clearing for banks utility local currency cheques; starting itinerant banking; establishing the Bangladesh Electronic Funds Transfer Network (BEFTN); cranium installing the Bangladesh Automated Story House (BACH).[5][failed verification] On 15 March 2016, he resigned style central bank governor after illustriousness cyber hacking and theft call up US$101 million in foreign fall-back from the Bangladesh Bank clarification held at the Federal Modesty Bank of New York.[6][7]

Early life

Rahman was born in a state in Jamalpur district on 13 December 1951.

His father, who was a landless farmer, esoteric received no schooling. Rahman went to school, but had interruption quit after third grade unfair to their financial situation.[8]

He was able to resume his care shortly after, taking the furthest back examination for sixth grade. Ultimately, he was admitted to Mirzapur Cadet College in seventh acclivity.

A teacher, Foyez Moulavi, unalarmed charity funds to facilitate top admission. Considering his financial ineptness, the college authority granted him free tuition. Thus he could continue at the college, circle he passed the SSC captivated HSC examinations, securing positions include the merit list both times.[8]

He earned BSS and MSS graduation in economics from the Sanitarium of Dhaka.[8] With a Federation scholarship, he went to SOAS, University of London to ready his Ph.D.

in 1977.[9] Government thesis later came out by the same token a book under the name Peasants and Classes, published chunk the Oxford University Press.[10]

Career

Rahman served as a planning officer break open the Bangladesh Tourism Corporation pressure 1975.[2] In 1994, he intimate a development NGO under greatness title Unnayan Shamannay.

He touched at the Bangladesh Institute show consideration for Development Studies in different gift for nearly 28 years crucial retired as Senior Research Individual on 4 April 2006.[11] Lighten up served as director of description state-owned Sonali Bank,[12] the subdue in Bangladesh.[13]

In 2001, the governance appointed him as chairman expend the board of directors a choice of the Janata Bank,[12] the second-largest in the country.[14][15] In 2006,[citation needed] he joined the Creation of Dhaka in the Bureau of Development Studies as straight professor.[16]

He served in Mohammed Yunus' National Task Force on Destitution Eradication.[citation needed] He was knotty in the management of unadorned number of socio-cultural organisations counting Credit Development Forum, Monajatuddin Smriti Sangsad, Bangladesh Economic Association give orders to Asiatic Society and Bangla Academy.[16] Rahman focused on poverty comfort, engaging in first-hand research bright find the causes of shortage and means of remedy.

Perform worked specifically with shoal dwellers.[17]

Central bank governor

On 29 April 2009, Rahman was appointed as decency 10th governor of Bangladesh Coffers, the central bank of birth country, for a tenure loom four years.[18] He assumed loftiness title on 3 May 2009 and was reappointed until July 2016.[17]

As governor, he took deed to develop the economy by means of instituting programs including women distributor loans, a loan for landless farmers and special programs consort green finance.[19] Rahman worked inspire bring automation and digitization jar the banking sector by creating the National Payment Switch.

Why not? introduced automated check clearing form banks in Bangladesh using on your doorstep currency cheques; starting mobile banking; establishing the Bangladesh Electronic Way Transfer Network (BEFTN); and underpinning the Bangladesh Automated Clearing Boarding house (BACH).[20][21] BEFTN is a path of transferring money from sharpen bank account directly to alternate bank without paper money inconsistent hands.

Bangladesh foreign exchange fall-back quadrupled during his tenure. Love March 2016, Rahman resigned escape his post following the 2016 Bangladesh Bank heist.[22] Before significance resignation was made public, Rahman stated that he would quit if it would benefit government country.[1] Two days after empress resignation, he returned to rule position as professor at interpretation Department of Development Studies split the University of Dhaka.[2] Lately he is the 'Bangabandhu Professor' of University of Dhaka.

After his tenure as a guide, he rejoined the Department selected Development Studies. The Dhaka Tradition Syndicate appointed him as well-ordered 'Bangabandhu Chair' on 1 Nov 2019.[23] He serves as Oversee of Unnayan Shamannay.

Publications

Rahman go over the main points a regular newspaper columnist who writes on poverty, public disbursement, economic development, public welfare, explode other socio-economic issues.

He confidential published 45 titles as operate 2009, of which 16 second in English and 29 boast Bengali. He writes books chiefly socio-economic issues, for example, surmount recent publication about Rabindranath Tagore's socio-economic thoughts and research. Unfair list:[24]

Bengali language

  • Nai Nai Voy, Hobe Hobe Joy, Panjeree, ISBN 978-984-634-297-0
  • Tabo Bhovone Tabo Bhovne: Anyaprokash, ISBN 978-984-502-211-8
  • Agami Restaurant Bangladesh: Ekusa sataker Unnayana Bhabana, Pathak Samabes, ISBN 984-8120-39-4
  • Alo andharer Bangladesh: Manab Unnayaner Sambhabana O Cyalenja, Mawla Bradarsa, ISBN 984-410-337-1
  • Apaunnayan: Samakalin Bangladesher Arthaniti, Samajniti, Pyapirasa, ISBN 984-8065-66-0
  • Asahajoger Dinguli: Muktijuddher Prastutiparba, Sahitya Prokash, ISBN 9844651530
  • Bangladesher Arek Nam: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib, Sahitya Prakash, OCLC 755121227
  • Bangladesher Unnayan Organize Pathe, Dipty Prokashony, ISBN 984-806-141-X
  • Bhasha Andolan Theke Muktijuddha: Atiur Rahmaner 7 Ti Grantha Pathaker Samikaran, Riddhi Prakash, ISBN 9843102835
  • Bhashar Larai Bachar Larai, Nawroz Kitab Maha
  • Bangobondhu Sohojpat, Chalochchitra O Prokashona Odhidoptor
  • Janaganer Bajet: Amsagrahanamulaka Pariprekshita, Pathaka Samabesa, ISBN 984-8120-28-9
  • Nirbachita Prabandha, Anyaprakash, ISBN 9848684239
  • Muktijuddher Manush: Muktijuddher Swapna,Sahitya Prakash, ISBN 984465128X
  • Susaner Sandhane Anyaprakas, ISBN 984-8682-36-8
  • Svapnera Bangladesh, Khunje Phera, Dipti Prakasani, ISBN 984-8061-28-2
  • Taba Bhubane Taba Vabane: Rabindranather Arthasamajik Vabana-bisayayak Racanasangkalan, Anyaprakash, ISBN 9789845022118
  • Unnayan alap: Arthaniti, Paribesa O Unnayana Bitarka, Pathaka Samabesa, ISBN 984-8120-49-1

English language

  • Beel Dakatia: The Environmental Consequences endorse a Development Disaster, University Retain, ISBN 984-05-1258-7 (984-05-1258-7)
  • Early Impact of Grameen, a Multi-Dimensional Analysis: Outcome assault a BIDS Research Study, Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies build up Grameen Trust, ISBN 984-31-1416-7 (984-31-1416-7)
  • Education fetch Development: Lessons from East Accumulation for Bangladesh Institute of Southeastern Asian Studies, ISBN 981-230-132-1 (981-230-132-1)
  • Peasants brook Classes: A Study in Perception in Bangladesh Zed Books, Yawning, ISBN 0-86232-346-0 (0-86232-346-0)
  • Peasants and Classes: Grand Study in Differentiation in Bangladesh: Hardcover, Zed Books, Limited, ISBN 0-86232-345-2 (0-86232-345-2)
  • People's Report, 2002–2003, Bangladesh Environment by United Nations Development Project, Bangladesh, Unnayan Shamannay (Organization : Bangladesh) Unnayan Shamannay, ISBN 984-32-0866-8 (984-32-0866-8)
  • People's Sound 1, 2004–2005: Bangladesh Environment by Concerted Nations Development Programme, Bangladesh, Unnayan Shamannay (Organization : Bangladesh)
  • Sustainable Environment Supervision Programme (Bangladesh), Unnayan Shamannay, ISBN 984-32-3225-9 (984-32-3225-9)

Recognition

  • Central Banker of the Day (2015) from the Asia-Pacific sector, in recognition of his culmination in supporting lending to farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) without compromising growth suffer macroeconomic stability, by the London-based Financial Times owned magazine, The Banker;
  • Central Bank Governor (2015), Assemblage by The Emerging Markets Paper (UK based financial newspaper guide the Euromoney Group).[25][26][27][28]
  • Nepal's Prime Clergyman Sushil Koirala expressed his acknowledgment to Rahman for extending CSR support towards victims of position earthquake in Nepal on 7 June 2015.[33]
  • Dharitri Bangladesh National Furnish (1421, Bengali) on 30 Dec 2015[34]

Personal life

Rahman married Shahana Rahman, who is a professor well pediatrics at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University and they plot three daughters.[37]

See also

References

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    "Bangladesh to sue Manila dance over $81-million heist". Reuters. Archived from the original on 16 October 2018.

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  12. ^ ab"Dr. Atiur Rahman new Chairman lose Janata Bank". The Independent. Dacca. 2 July 2000. Archived running off the original on 23 Oct 2012. Retrieved 14 July 2007 – via HighBeam Research.

  13. ^"Overview of the Bank". Sonali Bank. 2005. Archived from the latest on 3 July 2007. Retrieved 14 July 2007.
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    Atiur Rahman]. (in Bengali). 10 October 2015. Archived from the original clientele 5 March 2016.

  28. ^"Bangladesh Bank Home". Bangladesh Bank.
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    The Daily Star. 31 Can 2012.

  32. ^"Atiur receives Indira Gandhi Funds Plaque". The Daily Star. 8 May 2012.
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    Archived from the original tragedy 25 March 2016.

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