Muhith, a man respected by all
Eminent citizens tell programme marking his 85th birthday
The activities and thoughts of Finance Minister AMA Muhith for the country made him respected and acceptable to all, eminent citizens said yesterday.
Throughout his career, he made contributions to the country's politics, economy and administrative system. He also raised voice for reform in politics and administration, like decentralisation of power and non-politicisation in bureaucracy, they said.
Even in the old age, he is performing his duties perfectly as a minister, they added.
The remarks came at a ceremony organised on the occasion of the 85th birth anniversary of AMA Muhith at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro (BSK) in the capital.
A new book of the minister titled “Shangkat O Shujog” [Crisis and Opportunities] was also launched at the programme. The publisher, Somoy Prokashon, organised the event.
The book is a collection of 44 articles written from 1994 to 2008, which shed light on different political and economic phenomena of different governments.
In his speech, Professor Emeritus Anisuzzaman recalled Muhith's contributions to the country and said through this book, "he voiced his opposition against politicisation of the administration, due to which many honest bureaucrats cannot work freely.”
BSK founder Prof Abdullah Abu Sayeed said the minister is still young at the age of 85.
“Living for a long time is a skill and Muhith did it… We wish him a long life.”
Prof Sayeed also said the country is divided into two political poles, but he is acceptable to both his party and the opposition. In his speech, Muhith said, “Your love is a big achievement for me. I am amazed to get such wishes.”
Eminent writer Syed Manzoorul Islam, historian Muntasir Mamun, essayist and researcher Nuh-ul-Alam Lenin, Prothom Alo Deputy Editor Anisul Hoque, former BGMEA president Atiqul Islam, economist Abul Barakat, and Somoy Prokashon proprietor Farid Ahmed, also spoke.