Hafiz G. A. Siddiqi (1931 – 22 May 2018)[1][2] was a Bangladeshi academician. He served as the vice-chancellor of North South University and the director of Institute of Business Administration, University of Dhaka.
Hafiz Siddiqi | |
|---|---|
| Vice-Chancellor of North South University | |
| In office 3 January 2003 – 2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1931 Hazaribagh, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died | 22 May 2018 (aged 86–87) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Education | BA, MA, MPIA, PhD |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | academic |
Early life and education edit
After finishing class 4, Siddiqi decided to completely memorize the Quran. Four years later, after the memorization, he earned the title Hafiz and went back to a regular school.[1]
Siddiqi got his bachelor's and master's in economics from the University of Dhaka. He earned MPIA (Master of Public and International Affairs) degree from University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs and MBA degree from Kelley School of Business at the Indiana University Bloomington. He obtained his Ph.D. degree from Manchester Business School at the University of Manchester.[3]
Career edit
Siddiqi started teaching at Institute of Business Administration, University of Dhaka, where he served for 20 years. He later became the director of the institute.[4] He moved to the United States and was appointed a professor of international business and management at Ohio State University and Minnesota State University for eight years.[5][6]
Siddiqi joined North South University in 1993.[6] He became the pro-vice-chancellor in 1998 and the vice-chancellor of the same university in 2003.[4] After an early retirement in 2010, Siddiqi joined BRAC University as a professor emeritus.[1]
In 2008, Siddiqi worked as a depositor director of BRAC Bank.[7] On 6 November 2008, Siddiqi was appointed a director of Bangladesh Bank. He worked as a consultant to World Bank, Asian Development Bank and United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.[6]
Works edit
Siddiq authored 14 books in total.[6]
- The Readymade Garment Industry of Bangladesh (2004)[7]
Death edit
Siddiqui died on 22 May 2018, at United Hospital, Dhaka. His funeral and burial were held on 28 May at Gulshan Lakepar Cemetery in Dhaka.[8]
References edit
- ^ a b c Karim, Elita (2 August 2014). "In a Nutshell". The Daily Star. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
- ^ "Ex-NSU VC Hafiz GA Siddiqi dies". Dhaka Tribune. 22 May 2018. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- ^ "Professor Dr. Hafiz G.A. Siddiqi". BRAC University. Archived from the original on 23 September 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
- ^ a b "Dr Siddiqi, NSU vice-chancellor". The Daily Star. 3 January 2003. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
- ^ Rashid, Mamun (9 August 2010). "An early inspirer of today's leaders". The Daily Star. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
- ^ a b c d "NSU VC tipped as BRAC Bank's depositor director". The Daily Star. 6 November 2008. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
- ^ a b "Dr. Hafiz G.A. Siddiqi Independent Director". BRAC Bank. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
- ^ "Prof Dr Hafiz GA Siddiqi: Visionary philanthropist dies aged 87". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 21 September 2019.