M. Ataur Rahman

M Ataur Rahman (18 October 1927 – 20 March 2021) was a Bangladesh Navy commodore, former chairman of Ibn Sina Trust, chairman of Islami Bank Bangladesh and chairman of Diganta Media Corporation Ltd.

Early life and education Rahman was born on 18 October 1927 in Narayanganj District, Bengal Presidency, British India (now in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh). He completed his Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from Bengal Engineering College from Shibpur, India in 1949.

Military career Rahman was commissioned as sub-lieutenant in Pakistan Navy in 1950. He was an engineer officer and completed his post graduation from Royal Naval Engineering College.

After his retirement from government services he served as the chairman of Islami Bank Bangladesh, a position which he held for 17 years. He also served as the chairman of Ibn Sina Trust. He was also the founding chairman of Diganta Media Corporation Ltd.

Death Rahman died on 20 March 2021 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.