M A Samad's 19th death anniv today

The 19th death anniversary of M A Samad, founder of Bangladesh General Insurance Company (BGIC), will be observed today (Thursday), says a press release.

After his retirement as managing director of Jiban Bima Corporation, he established BGIC, the first insurance company in private sector after country's liberation.

Besides, he was the founder director of Bangladesh Insurance Academy, and former chairman of Bangladesh Insurance Association.

M A Samad was born at Kulaura of Moulvibazar on January 1, 1923.