Dhaka, Nov. 21 -- Md Matiul Islam, Bangladesh's inaugural finance secretary and a towering figure in the country's financial sector, passed away on Thursday morning at the age of 95.
In a statement, his family expressed profound grief, saying he would be remembered for his generosity, wisdom, and the quiet yet enduring influence he had on those around him.His namaz-e-janaza is scheduled to be held today after Jummah prayers at Azad Mosque in Gulshan.
Matiul Islam joined the Pakistan Civil Service in 1952 and, after independence, was appointed Bangladesh's first finance secretary in 1972.
He played a pivotal role in rebuilding the nation's shattered financial system and leading the nationalisation of banks during the post-war recovery per...