Muzaffar Ahmed

Who was Muzaffar Ahmed?

Dr. Muzaffar Ahmed was a leading Bangladeshi economist and an emeritus professor at the Institute of Business Administration of the University of Dhaka. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. He was also the Chairman of the Trustee Board of Transparency International Bangladesh. Ahmed was awarded the Ekushey Padak by the Government of Bangladesh in 2008.

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