Muinul Islam
Bangladeshi economist and academic (born 1950)
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Muinul Islam (born 1 July 1950)[1] is a Bangladeshi economist and academic. He was awarded Ekushey Padak by the Government of Bangladesh in 2018.[2]
Muinul Islam | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 July 1950 |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka McMaster University Vanderbilt University |
| Academic work | |
| Institutions | University of Chittagong |
| Awards | Ekushey Padak |
Early life and education
Islam was born in Noapara village, Raozan Upazila in Chittagong District to Obaidul Haque and Shazma Khatun.[1] He completed his master's from the University of Dhaka, second master's from McMaster University in 1976 and Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University in 1981.[3][1]
Career
Islam is a retired economics professor at the University of Chittagong.[4] He is the former chairperson of Bangladesh Economist Association (BEA) and University Grant Commission professor.[5]
