Sir Fazle Hasan Abed

Sir Fazle Hasan Abed was a renowned social entrepreneur from Bangladesh, best known for founding BRAC (formerly known as the Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee), one of the world's largest non-governmental development organizations. His work focused on alleviating poverty through education, healthcare, and economic empowerment, especially for marginalized communities. Abed’s innovative approach emphasized scalable, cost-effective programs that transformed the lives of millions. His leadership earned international recognition, and he is celebrated for his dedication to social justice and sustainable development, significantly contributing to Bangladesh’s progress and inspiring global efforts to reduce poverty.