Mahbubur Raschid | |
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4th Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan | |
In office July 20, 1967 –July 1, 1971 | |
Preceded by | Shujaat Ali Hasnie |
Succeeded by | Shahkur Durrani |
Personal details | |
Occupation | Banker |
Mahbubur Raschid was a East Pakistani banker who served as the fourth Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan from 1967 to 1971. [1] [2] [3]
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