Background
Rahman, Abu Tayeb Rafiqur was born on July 1, 1936 in Ashrafpur, Feni, Bangladesh. Came to the United States, l958. Son of Abidur Rahman and Fatima Begum.
Rahman, Abu Tayeb Rafiqur was born on July 1, 1936 in Ashrafpur, Feni, Bangladesh. Came to the United States, l958. Son of Abidur Rahman and Fatima Begum.
Dhaka University, 1952-1956, Master of Arts Pol Science(s). Karachi University, Pakistan, 1956-1958, Master of Public Administration. Michigan State University, 1958-1959, Diploma.
Duke University, United States of America, 1965-1968, Doctor of Philosophy Pol Science(s). Spoken languages: English, Bengali, Hindi.
Expert in public administration Rural Development Academy, Comilla, Bangladesh. Associate professor political science Dacca University, Bangladesh, 1969-1971. Associate director International Development Research Center, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 1971-1980, senior consultant, 1971-1972.
With development administration division United Nations, New York City, 1981—1994, chief division, 1981—1994, now consultant, division of governance, public. administration & finance. President Volumes Association for Bangladesh, since 1998. Now adjunct professor Baruch College, John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Guest lecturer Harvard Institute of International Development.
President Bangladesh-Canada Society, Ottawa, l976, Deshantari Community Group, Ottawa, l977. Board directors United Way of Westchester-Putnam County, New York, 1999-2006. Member Bangladesh Political Science Association, Bangladesh Development Forum, East Pakistan Political Science Association (secretary l970), Rivertowns Lions Club (president 2004-2006).
Married Saleha Choudhury, September l, l963. Children: Farhana, Tamanna, Nashra.