Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) and The Bonik Barta jointly honoured two of the country's former finance ministers, Mr. AMA Muhith and Mr. M Syeduzzaman, at their annual event titled "Gunijon Shangbardhona- 2019". These two outstanding politicians were felicitated at the Sonargaon Hotel on 29 August, 2019 for their life long contribution to nation’s politics and economy.

Mr. AHM Mustafa Kamal,  Minister for Finance; Mr. MA Mannan, Minister for Planning; Mr. Tipu Munshi, Commerce Minister; Ms. Matia Chowdhury, former Agriculture Minister; Mr. Matiul Islam, Bangladesh’s first Finance Secretary; Dr. KAS Murshid, Director General of BIDS; Mr. Aziz Khan, Chairman of Summit Group; Dr. Shamsul Alam, Member of the Planning Commission; and Mr. Dewan Hanif Mahmud, Editor of the Bonik Barta, venerated the support of the two inspiring and honorable visionaries. 

The event was attended by academicians, researchers and eminent people from all walks of life.