The publication ceremony of two books – Economics and policy in the public arena, and Nightfall (a collection of short stories) by Abdullah Shibli, university teacher and researcher based in Boston, USA was held at the Policy Research Institute, Dhaka on Wednesday.The first book is also a collection of stories on economic issues published in The Daily Star, Dhaka.
Speakers at the function praised Abdullah Shibli for his writing style and told him to write on the many challenges Bangladesh faces despite making remarkable strides in the path of economic prosperity.
Dr Farasuddin Ahmed, former governor of the Bangladesh Bank was the chief guest at the function which was also addressed by the editor of Daily Star Mahfuj Anam, and Prof. Rebecca Haq among others. Academics, senior economists and researchers and members of the intelligentsia were present. – Staff Reporter
