Dr AR Mallick’s anniversary of death today
Today is the 24th death anniversary of eminent educationist Dr AR Mallick, the first technocrat Finance Minister of the country.
He was professor of South Asian Regional Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, USA, in the early 1960s, and was the founding vice-chancellor of Chittagong University.
He was also president of the Liberation Council of Intelligentsia, the first education secretary, the first High Commissioner to India, and was elected chairman of Asian Development Bank.
His publications include "British Policy and the Muslims in Bengal" and "Amar Jibon Kotha O Bangladesher Mukti Sangram". Bangla Academy published "Dr AR Mallick Sharak Grontho", comprising articles by renowned personalities from home and abroad.
In recognition of his immense contribution to academia, Dr AR Mallick Lecture Halls have been established in Dhaka, Rajshahi and Jahangir Nagar Universities.
On the occasion, a discussion and milad mahfil will be held at RKB Mallick School and College premises at his village home in Rajapur, Dhamrai.
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