BIDS and Bonik Barta jointly organized ‘Gunijon Shangbardhona- 2017’ on 16th March, 2017, where renowned Economist Professor Rehman Sobhan was felicitated for his life-long contribution as a professional economist, researcher, policy maker and social reformer in Bangladesh. Finance Minister Mr. AMA Muhith, Planning Minister Mr. AHM Mustafa Kamal, State Minister for Finance and Planning Mr. M. A. Mannan, Eminent lawyer and politician Dr Kamal Hossain, Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Mr. Rashed Khan Menon, former advisor to the caretaker government Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmud, Former Finance Minister Mr. M. Syeduzzaman, Former Minister Barrister Moudud Ahmed, BIDS Director General Dr. K.A.S. Murshid and Bonik Barta Editor Mr. Dewan Hanif Mahmud were present among others at the event and recognized the contribution of this inspiring and honorable economist. The event was attended by academicians, researchers and eminent people from all walks of life to honor this living legend.