The New Nation - Internet Edition

Bangladesh Bank has appointed Dr. Hafiz G.A. Siddiqi, Vice Chancellor of North South University (NSU), as Director from the 'Depositors category' to BRAC Bank Limited.

Before joining NSU in 1993, Dr. Siddiqi taught at Ohio State University and Minnesota State University in the US for nine years. Prior to that, he served at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) for twenty years in various capacities including Professor and Director.

An eminent Economist and the senior-most Business Professor of the country, Dr. Siddiqi, the CEONice Chancellor of NSU for over 10 years, has worked as a consultant to renowned national and international organizations, such as the World Bank, ADB, UN/ESCAP, etc. He is the author or editor of 14 books, and has published numerous articles. His latest book is "The Readymade Garment Industry of Bangladesh," published by UPL. He is the President of India based Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA), SAARC affiliated association of top Business Schools in the region, and a Member of International Advisory Board of Quest University, the first private university in Canada, and also of the Board of Directors of MIDAS. He additionally serves in the Search Committee to select Vice Chancellors, Pro Vice Chancellors and Treasurers of public universities.