Shah Abdul Hannan
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Shah Abdul Hannan is an Bangladeshi
economist and media personality. He is the former Deputy Governor of the Bangladesh Bank
(Central Bank of Bangladesh) and Chairman of the National Board of Revenue. He is the founder of Darul Ihsan University
, Chairman of Islamic Economic Research Bureau and director of Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd
.
, Bangladesh. He graduated in Economics and Political Science in 1959 from Jagannath College, Dhaka University, holding second position in the University. He had his Masters from the same university in Political Science, obtaining the first position in the year 1961.
As a Chairman of Value Added Tax Cell, he was the key person in the introduction of VAT. Introduction of VAT was a major breakthrough in modernising the tax system in the country and it greatly increased revenue for the benefit of the nation.
As the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, he was the Project Director of Reforms of Banking System project. At that time, Banking Act was amended to include few sections to facilitate Islamic Banking and to modernize it, requiring banks to maintain capital on the basis of assets. Bank computerization was upgraded, research capability was increased, loan classification system was made of international standard and a system of analysis of risk of credit proposals (CRA) was introduced. These were major changes which are having effect on the future of Banking and Finance in the country.
He was the Chairman of an educational institution - Institute of Resource Development (IRD) that has now merged with Islamic University, Chittagong. He is now the Chief of Dhaka Campus of the university.It offers courses on BBA and MBA programs and computer science.
He is also looking after the Academic affairs of a A-level college called "Manarat International School and College” in Dhaka. He is a Syndicate member of the Manarat University.
He has written many books on Economics (Bangla), Social Laws (English), Role of Govt. in Economy (English), Women Issues (Bangla) and on Islamic Jurisprudence (English).
He worked in the Editorial Board of a daily (The Arthanitee). He has many writings on professional subjects - Banking, Finance and Tax matters. He has also reasonable expertise in Banking, Finance, Taxation, Political Science, Islamic Law, Gender and Social issues.
He is the Chief Advisor of Islamic Insurance Co. Bangladesh and members of Shariah Council in some other Islamic Insurance companies at present. He is the Chairman of Islamic Banks’ Consultative Forum(IBCF) and a founder member of the Central Shariah Board of Islamic Banks. Currently he is holding the position of the Chairman of Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. the biggest Private Bank in Bangladesh.
Shah Abdul Hannan has great contribution in using the Internet in disseminating Islamic knowledge and values. He is an Advisor of Witness-Pioneer an internet based Forum for Dawa work. He writes regularly to many Bangladeshi and Islamic Internet groups.
He is deeply involved in an organization called ACSRB (Association of Correction and Social Reclamation, Bangladesh). This organization has set up a shelter for morally distressed women (such as Prostitutes and offends). He has been working with various other organizations for upliftment of women. He is also involved in an NGO in his rural district. It works with women and gives interest less micro-credit on service-charge basis.
Economics
Women Issue
Social Issue
Other Issue
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
economist and media personality. He is the former Deputy Governor of the Bangladesh Bank
Bangladesh Bank
Bangladesh Bank is the Central bank of Bangladesh and is a member of the Asian Clearing Union.-History:After the liberation war, and the eventual independence of Bangladesh, the Government of Bangladesh reorganized the Dhaka branch of the State Bank of Pakistan as the central bank of the country,...
(Central Bank of Bangladesh) and Chairman of the National Board of Revenue. He is the founder of Darul Ihsan University
Darul Ihsan University
Darul Ihsan University or DIU is a private university, main campus located at Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The university was founded by late Professor Syed Ali Ashraf. DIU was established in 1989...
, Chairman of Islamic Economic Research Bureau and director of Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd
Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd
Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. is the pioneer of Islamic banking in Bangladesh. It became incorporated on March 13, 1983. It has 41.77% local and 58.23% foreign shareholders...
.
Early life
Shah Abdul Hannan was born in 1939 MymensinghMymensingh
Mymensingh , pronounced moy-mon-shing-haw, is a city of Bangladesh situated on the river Brahmaputra. It is the headquarters of the administrative unit Mymensingh District. Mymensingh is the anglicized pronunciation of the original name Momenshahi, referring to a ruler called Momen Shah. The cadet...
, Bangladesh. He graduated in Economics and Political Science in 1959 from Jagannath College, Dhaka University, holding second position in the University. He had his Masters from the same university in Political Science, obtaining the first position in the year 1961.
Government officer
Shah Abdul Hannan started his professional life as a Lecturer in Political Science in a College in Dhaka. Then he joined Pakistan Finance Service in 1963. He held the following important positions in the Government of Bangladesh:- Director General, Bureau of Anti-corruption.
- Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Bangladesh (Bangladesh BankBangladesh BankBangladesh Bank is the Central bank of Bangladesh and is a member of the Asian Clearing Union.-History:After the liberation war, and the eventual independence of Bangladesh, the Government of Bangladesh reorganized the Dhaka branch of the State Bank of Pakistan as the central bank of the country,...
). - Member, National Board of Revenue and Chairman, Value Added Tax cell (responsible for introduction of VAT).
- Secretary, Ministry of Social Welfare,e)Secretary, Banking Division, Ministry of Finance.
- Secretary, Internal Resources Division, Ministry of Finance.
- Chairman, National Board of Revenue.
As a Chairman of Value Added Tax Cell, he was the key person in the introduction of VAT. Introduction of VAT was a major breakthrough in modernising the tax system in the country and it greatly increased revenue for the benefit of the nation.
As the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, he was the Project Director of Reforms of Banking System project. At that time, Banking Act was amended to include few sections to facilitate Islamic Banking and to modernize it, requiring banks to maintain capital on the basis of assets. Bank computerization was upgraded, research capability was increased, loan classification system was made of international standard and a system of analysis of risk of credit proposals (CRA) was introduced. These were major changes which are having effect on the future of Banking and Finance in the country.
Educator
He was involved in the establishment of the First Private University in Bangladesh (North South University) and rendered service it in different capacities (as a member of the Board of governors and as Convenor, Financial Assistance Committee.He was also involved in three other private universities (in 2, he acted as Acting Vice Chancellors for some time: Asian University of Bangladesh and Darul Ihsan University.) He taught Comparative Politics and Ethics in Asian University.He was the Chairman of an educational institution - Institute of Resource Development (IRD) that has now merged with Islamic University, Chittagong. He is now the Chief of Dhaka Campus of the university.It offers courses on BBA and MBA programs and computer science.
He is also looking after the Academic affairs of a A-level college called "Manarat International School and College” in Dhaka. He is a Syndicate member of the Manarat University.
As an Economist
He also established, along with others, two think tanks, namely Islamic Economics Research Bureau and Bangladesh Institute of Islamic Thought, who are doing research work in social disciplines.He has written many books on Economics (Bangla), Social Laws (English), Role of Govt. in Economy (English), Women Issues (Bangla) and on Islamic Jurisprudence (English).
He worked in the Editorial Board of a daily (The Arthanitee). He has many writings on professional subjects - Banking, Finance and Tax matters. He has also reasonable expertise in Banking, Finance, Taxation, Political Science, Islamic Law, Gender and Social issues.
He is the Chief Advisor of Islamic Insurance Co. Bangladesh and members of Shariah Council in some other Islamic Insurance companies at present. He is the Chairman of Islamic Banks’ Consultative Forum(IBCF) and a founder member of the Central Shariah Board of Islamic Banks. Currently he is holding the position of the Chairman of Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. the biggest Private Bank in Bangladesh.
Shah Abdul Hannan has great contribution in using the Internet in disseminating Islamic knowledge and values. He is an Advisor of Witness-Pioneer an internet based Forum for Dawa work. He writes regularly to many Bangladeshi and Islamic Internet groups.
Social Work
He is involved in many social activities. He was one of the founders of the IBN SINA Trust, the biggest social welfare Trust in the country. It works in the field of health care and it has many types of social welfare activities. He is still actively involved with the Trust.He is deeply involved in an organization called ACSRB (Association of Correction and Social Reclamation, Bangladesh). This organization has set up a shelter for morally distressed women (such as Prostitutes and offends). He has been working with various other organizations for upliftment of women. He is also involved in an NGO in his rural district. It works with women and gives interest less micro-credit on service-charge basis.
Literary works
Books written by Shah Abdul Hannan:Economics
- Islami Ortthonitite Shorker er Vumika(1985)
- Islami Orthoniti: Dorshon O Kormokoushol(2002)
Women Issue
- Nari Shomossa o Islam(1988)
- Nari O Bastobota(2002)
Social Issue
- Social Laws of Islam(1995)
- Desh Shomaj O Rajniti(2003)
- Bishoy Chinta
Other Issue
- Soviet Union e Islam(1976)
- Usul-al-Fiqh(2000)
- Law Economics and history(2003)