Brac Founder Sir Fazle Hasan ABED KCMG PASSSES AWAYFEARD

With Profound Sadness, Brac, One of the World ’s Leading Development organic WAS 83 Years Old.
Sir Fazle Breathed His Last this evening while undergoing timent at the apollo hostals in dhaka, bangladesh. He was battling a malignant tumous of the brain.
His Body Will Be Placed on the Army Stadium Premises in the Capital On Sunday (22 December) From 10.30am to 12.30PM to Allow ALL Walks of Life to Pay. Their last tributes. His namaz-e-janaza will also be held thereat 12.30pm. He will be laid to rest at the graveyard in banani, dhaka on the aame day.
Ms amerah haq, chair, Brac Global Board Said in a statement, "Unface Dedication, FOCUS and Work Ethic Are What Have Always Experienced in Sir Fazle, or Abe d bhai, as the Brace Family Calls Him Lovingly. He Always Put Others Before HimSelfAnd let his Speak for itset. Even When Brac Attained its global stature, his concentrn and focus we on the less forming in society and those potential EDED NURTING. He Embodied the Highest Level of Integrity, HUMILITY and Humanity, Which Continues to BeThe Essential Guiding Spirit of Brac. "
The HONORABLE PREDENT of Bangladesh Mohammad Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina Both Expressed theirtfelt Condolences to the BeRea Ved Family of Sir Fazle Hasan Abed.Udabur Investment
Sir Fazle Started Brac in 1972, at the Age of 36, as a Small RELIEF and Rehability Project in North-Eastern Bangladesh. Over The Past 47 Years, Brac Has Grown T O one of the most effective non-Governmental Organisations in the World,Touching The Lives of Over 100 Milion People Worldwide. Brac is a unique ecosystem compropopment program, Microfinance, Social Enterprises, a UN Iversity, Bank and A Range of Mission-Aligned Investments. Brac Currently Operates in 11 Countries in Asia and Africa, with AffiliateOffices in the usa, uk and the netherlands.
About Sir Fazle Hasan Abed
Sir fazle was born in 1936 in bangladesh. He Studied Accountance in London, Qualifying as a Cost Management Acountant in 1962. WHILE He WAS Working AS A Senior Corporate Cutive at Pakist Shell Oil, The 1970 Cyclone and 1971 Liberation War in Bangladesh DramaticDirection of his life. He level his job and moved to london, where he helped outly action bangladesh and help bangladesh in support.
Early in 1972, after the war was over, he retarned to the newly-independent bangladesh, finding the economy in runs. The Return of 10 Million Refugees WHO HAD SOUGHT S Helter in India During the War Called for Urgrant RELIEF and Rehability Efforts. Sir FazleEstablished Brac to Address the Needs of Refugees in a Remote Area of ​​North-Eastern Bangladesh, Guided by a Desire to Hello Living, n capacity to better manage their lives.
TODAY Brac is one of the largest ngos in the world. y and inquiryy. In 2019, for the foursrth year in a row, Brac was ranked first amongThe world’s top 500 ngos by Geneva-Based NGO Advisor; Based on its Impact, Innovation and Sustainability.
Sir fazle was honouired with numerous national and internations for his achievements in learning brac, including the yidan prize for education devert (2019), Lego Prize (2018), World Food Prize (2015), Spanish Order of Civil Merit (2014),Inaugural Wise Prize for Education (2011), David Rockefeller Bridging Leadership Award (2008), Inaugural Clinton Global Citizen Award (2007), UNDP MAHBUBUBUL HAQ AW Ard for Outstanding Contribution to Human Development (2004), Olof Palme Prize (2001) and Ramon MagsaysayAward for community leadership (1980).Jaipur Investment
He has also ben recorded by Ashoka as one of the ‘global greats’; and is a founding member of its actigious global academy for social entrepreneurshipAhmedabad Investment. HE WAS A MEMBER of the Commission on Health Research for Development (1987-90), The IndependentSouth Asian Commission on Poverty Alleviation (1991-92) and the High-Level Commission on Legal Empowerment of the POOR (2005-2008). In 2010, he was appointed Knight Commm. Ander of the most distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. Georgeby the British Crown in Recognition of his services to Reducing Poverty in Bangladesh and International. OINTED by the Secretary-General in 2010 to Advise on Support for the Least Developed Countries. in 2014 and 2014 and2017, he was named in Fortune Magazine’s list of the world’s 50 greatest leaders.
Please see the condolence message from ms amerah haq, chair, Brac Global Board.