Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammed Yunus has expressed shock and deep sorrow at the death of former adviser to the caretaker government and prominent economist Dr Akbar Ali Khan.
Akbar Ali Khan passed away in Dhaka Thursday night after a prolonged illness. He was 78.
In his condolence message, Prof Yunus said "I knew Akbar Ali Khan since his student life but I got the chance to work with him in-depth when he was appointed as the chairman of Grameen Bank as a representative of the government."
Dr Khan worked as the chairman of Grameen Bank for almost five years and he quickly adopted the activities of Grameen Bank as his own, said Prof Yunus.
"His thoughts gave us inspiration all the time," the Nobel Laureate said.
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"During his chairmanship, his support and initiatives made Grameen Bank a powerful institution. Dr Khan had a deep love for the countrymen, especially needy women," he added.
Prof Yunus said that in his personal life Dr Akbar’s honesty was beyond question and recalled his huge contributions to the country.
Prof Yunus prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and extended his heartfelt sympathy to Akbar Ali Khan's family.