Economists and civil society voiced extreme shock at the sudden death of Dr. Akbar Ali Khan, hailing him as a person of progressive principles and enlightened intellect, reports UNB.
They also agreed that his first identity was a freedom fighter. The ideals of the Liberation War were suitably reflected in his professional life, and his passing away is an irretrievable loss for society, they said.
They also said the spirit of the Liberation War was reflected in his personal and professional life, in how he thought of building a prosperous economy along with creating a society based on justice.
Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya said Akbar Ali Khan reflected the philosophy of self-sacrifice in his life rather than being confined by bureaucratic trappings.
"He was behind introducing and creating a consensus in favour of the principles which are now being accepted very naturally in the administration of the state. He never shied away from linking democratic accountability with development. Instead, he was always vocal about it," said Dr. Debapriya, who is also a distinguished fellow of private think-tank CPD.
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