এ কে এন আহমেদ (A K N Ahmed)

Mr. A.K.N. Ahmed is an eminent central banker well known not only in Bangladesh but in many countries of the world. His areas of specialisation are central banking and development finance. During his long professional career he served with distinction in many important positions including Executive Director, State Bank of Pakistan, Deputy Managing Director, Industrial Development Bank of Pakistan, Chairman and Managing Director, Sonali Bank and the Governor of Bangladesh Bank, In early 50's he worked in the World Bank and in mid 70's as advisor in IMF. In mid 80's he also served as Bangladesh ambassador to Japan and South Korea when he was awarded Alexander the Great gold medal by Institute of Oriental Philosophy, Soka Geiki University, Tokyo for his deep knowledge of Japanese culture and society. Mr. Ahmed has published a large number of articles in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other countries some of which have also been included by IMF in its bibliography of central banking. His published books are Economic Essays (1982), Japan - Centerpicce of the World (1989) of Deregulation and Central Bank Autonomy (1997) USA Today and Tomorrow (2000) Globalisation and Related Issues (2002). He has also published book of poems - Tormented Soul composed during his days of his captivity in Pakistan in 1971-1972.