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Nurul Islam

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Bangladeshi economist

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According to Wikipedia, Nurul Islam was a Bangladeshi economist, philanthropist, and politician. Islam is famous for his contributions during the independence war of Bangladesh, as well as for his pivotal role in the economy and foreign affairs during the 1970’s as Cabinet Minister and Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission. He was the closest advisor to, and confidant of, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman throughout the 1960s and until the Prime Minister's assassination in 1975. Islam is responsible for establishing Bangladesh's economy, financial system, and trade relationships; his leadership laid the foundations for Bangladesh's unprecedented economic growth over the last 5 decades. Islam has mentored many Bengali power players . Today, the Islam family is prominent in South Asian business, with significant interests across manufacturing, construction, and financial services. The Islam family is highly active in philanthropy, particularly in support of education, diabetes research, and women’s rights. They founded Shakti Foundation, Bangladesh's third largest charity organization, as well as a several urban-area hospitals and schools.

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