BB honours to 2 noted economists tomorrow

With conferring Bangladesh Bank Award 2013, the central bank at a programme on Wednesday is paying its highest tribute to two eminent economists for their lifetime and distinct contribution to the economy and the development of the country. The central bank is arranging the august event at its training centre at Mirpur in the city to confer its top award on Professor Dr Muzaffer Ahmad and Dr Swadesh Ranjan Bose (posthumous). ‘The award has been conferred on Prof Dr Muzaffer Ahmad and on Dr Swadesh Ranjan Bose for their distinctive contribution to the development of economy,’ a BB statement said on Tuesday. Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith will be present at the award giving ceremony as the chief guest. Chairman of Palli Karma Shahayak Foundation (PKSF) Dr Qazi Koliquzzaman Ahmed, Director General of Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) Dr Toufic Ahmed Chowdhury, Director General of Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) Dr Mustafa Kamal Mujeri and family members of the two late economists will speak on the occasion. BB Governor Dr Atiur Rahman will chair the event. A gold medal, Tk 0.1 million in cash and a BB crest will be handed over to each of the heir of the awarded economists, according to BSS.