CPD family mourns the passing of its Board Member and National Professor Anisuzzaman
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) is deeply shocked and saddened by the passing of its Board member and National Professor Anisuzzaman.
He was also a member of the Citizen’s Committee during the ‘Honest and Competent Candidate Movement’ launched by CPD in 2006. Under this initiative, CPD prepared “Vision 2021” document for which we received his valuable input and guidance. He was a member of the Advisory Committee of the Citizen’s Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh which is hosted by CPD.
Professor Anisuzzaman’s contribution to the country is unparalleled. He took part in all major movements that helped Bangladesh to achieve its own identity as a nation. He participated in the Language Movement in 1952, in Mass Uprising in 1969, and in the War of Liberation in 1971. Among several roles played by Professor Anisuzzaman, were the position of a member of the Planning Commission to the Government of Bangladesh during the Bangladesh liberation war and a member of the National Education Commission set up by the government after liberation. He received Padma Bhushan from the Government of India for his contribution to Bangla literature and education.
With the passing of Professor Anisuzzaman, the country has lost a great patriot, a great teacher, and a fine intellectual in Bangla literature and culture.
CPD has lost a guardian and leader who steered CPD through his profound wisdom and progressive insights. CPD family expresses sincere condolences to the members of his bereaved family. May his departed soul rest in peace.