Muzaffar Ahmed (economist)

This article is about the economist. For the politician and activist, see Muzaffar Ahmed (politician).
Muzaffar Ahmad
Native name মোজাফ্‌ফর আহমেদ
Born (1936-03-27)27 March 1936
Kolkata, India
Died 22 May 2012(2012-05-22) (aged 76)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Resting place Azimpur Graveyard, Dhaka
Nationality Bangladeshi
Institution University of Dhaka
Alma mater University of Chicago
Awards Ekushey Padak

Muzaffar Ahmad (27 March 1936 – 22 May 2012) was a Bangladeshi economist and an emeritus professor at the Institute of Business Administration of the University of Dhaka.[1] He received his PhD from the University of Chicago. He was also the Chairman of the Trustee Board of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).[2] Ahmed was awarded the Ekushey Padak by the Government of Bangladesh in 2008.[3]

Ahmed was also associated with an organization called "Sushashoner Jonno Nagarik", popularly called "Sujon," which promotes good governance.[3] He was also one of the most prominent environmentalists in Bangladesh.

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References

  1. "Prof Muzaffer Ahmad passes away". bdnews24.com. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
  2. "Dhaka still on bottom rung of graft index". Financial Express. October 27, 2010. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
  3. 1 2 "Prof Muzaffar laid to rest". Financial Express. May 24, 2012. Retrieved July 27, 2012.


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