Rare to have a personality like Mirza Fakhrul as president: Debapriya
The economist praises Fakhrul’s political, administrative and academic experience.
Having a personality like Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir serve at the highest level of the state is a great fortune for citizens, said Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) Distinguished Fellow Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya today (22 August).
He said it was extremely rare for a president to have such a combination of experience in education, grassroots organisation and administration.
Debapriya said those who personally know Mirza Fakhrul would unanimously acknowledge his qualifications.
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Highlighting Fakhrul's professional background, he said, "He has worked as a teacher, giving him a deep connection with knowledge and education. On the other hand, having served as a local government representative, he understands very well the aspirations and concerns of people at the grassroots."
Debapriya said Fakhrul had also led a major political party during an extremely turbulent and challenging period, demonstrating his strong organisational ability.
He also noted Fakhrul's experience of serving as a minister at different times in government.
Describing the combination of such experiences as rare, Debapriya expressed his enthusiasm over Fakhrul becoming president.
"For a president, such a combination of diverse qualifications is truly rare. Today is a day of immense joy and good fortune for me," he said.
