DHAKA, May 4, 2024 (BSS) - The SOAS University of London is to confer an
Honorary Doctorate to globally acclaimed Economist and Professor Emeritus of
Dhaka University Dr. Atiur Rahman.

Vice-chancellor (VC) of SOAS University of London Prof Adam Habib confirmed
(via a formal letter dated April 30, 2024) that Dr. Atiur will be awarded
this honorary degree in early September 2024.

According to the letter received from the VC of SOAS University of London,
Dr. Atiur is going to be awarded this honorary degree (Doctor of Science,
Economics) in recognition of his "Substantial contribution to the alleviation
of poverty through his work as an Economist, and as founder Chairperson of
Unnayan Shamannay, the globally acclaimed research and advocacy
organization".

SOAS University of London is also acknowledging Dr. Atiur's tenure as the
10th Governor of Bangladesh's central bank "As a leader in pro-poor public
expenditure, environment and climate change, sustainable development,
financial inclusion, and social innovation", said a press release here today.

Last year, SOAS University of London awarded honorary degrees to four
internationally distinguished personalities including eminent Indian
screenwriter Javed Akhter (Doctor of Literature), London-based culinary
artist Asma Khan (Doctor of Science, Social Science), UK-based public health
expert Prof Kevin Fenton (Doctor of Literature) and internationally acclaimed
Buddhist scholar- Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche (Fellow).

This year, Dr. Atiur is expected to receive his Doctor of Science (Economics)
degree during the annual graduation ceremony in September.

The university expects his contributions to Bangladesh and international
development will be an inspiration to the SOAS University students on the
occasion of their graduation.

Mentionable, Dr. Rahman is an alumnus of this university and has earlier
received several international and national awards.

The International awards include Gusi International peace prize from Manila-
based Gusi Foundation, Indira Gandhi Gold Plaque from Asiatic Society,
Kolkata, and Best Central Bank Governor in Asia and Pacific from the Banker
of the Financial Times and as well from the Emerging Markets of Euromoney.

Dr. Atiur's national awards include- Sheltech Award from Sheltech Foundation,
Tagore award from Rabindra Academy and Bangla Academy literary and Tagore
awards.

The Dhaka Ahsania Mission has recently announced that Dr. Rahman will soon be
awarded the Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah gold medal.