Atiur Rahman served as the Governor of the Central Bank of Bangladesh 2009-16. Atiur Rahman is known as the ‘Poor Peoples’ Economist’ and a Green Governor having demonstrated his commitment for empowering the poor and the disadvantaged both as a teacher and a regulator. The defining feature of his tenure... Read more
Atiur Rahman served as the Governor of the Central Bank of Bangladesh 2009-16.
Atiur Rahman is known as the ‘Poor Peoples’ Economist’ and a Green Governor having demonstrated his commitment for empowering the poor and the disadvantaged both as a teacher and a regulator. The defining feature of his tenure as the Governor was his decisive drive to alter the institutional objectives and ethos to support a pro-poor, inclusive and sustainable development model through his flagship initiatives of financial inclusion and environmentally benign banking.
Rahman made significant contributions at the 3GF conference, Rio+20, COP18 and MDG Global Compact international negotiations linking sustainability and socio-economic development goals. Atiur Rahman was also a member of the UNEP Enquiry designing ‘global sustainable financing’. Under his dynamic leadership, Bangladesh Central Bank was awarded the ‘Best Employer of the Year 2014’ by Bdjobs.com (the largest online job portal in Bangladesh).
Rahman has published 56 books in English and Bengali. He is currently devoting his time to inspiring his students at the Dhaka University about how to overcome the multifaceted challenges of development where he is Professor of Development Studies
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You can book Atiur Rahman through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Atiur's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Atiur Rahman's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Atiur tailored to your event.
Atiur Rahman speaks on Banking, Economics, Economics & Finance, Financial, Strategy. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Atiur to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Atiur Rahman for events worldwide, subject to Atiur's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Atiur Rahman is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Atiur can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Atiur Rahman on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Atiur can offer.
Atiur Rahman delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Atiur Rahman's areas of expertise include Banking, Economics, Economics & Finance, Financial, Strategy. To get a clear sense of Atiur's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Atiur Rahman can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Banking, Economics, Economics & Finance, Financial, Strategy is relevant. Details of Atiur's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Atiur Rahman is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Atiur Rahman, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Atiur's current availability for your dates.