Syed Hashim Raza

Syed Hashim Raza
Governor of East Pakistan
In office
1 July 1961 – 5 August 1961

Syed Hashim Raza was a Pakistani civil servant and former Governor of East Pakistan.[1]

Early life

He was born on 16 February 1910 in Uttar Pradesh, British Raj.[2]

Career

In 1932 he graduated from Lucknow University. In 1934 he joined the Indian civil service. From 1934 to 1939 he was an assistant collector and magistrate. From 1946 to 1947 he served as the deputy secretary of Home and General Departments. He held numerous posts from provincial press adviser, secretary to governor of Sind among others. From 1948 to 1951 he was the first administrator of the federal capital of Pakistan, Islamabad. From 1951 to 1953 he served in various capacity in the Sindh administration. From 1 July 1961 to 5 August 1961 he was the acting Governor of East Pakistan.

Death

He died on 30 September 2003 in Karachi, Pakistan.[3]

Personal life

He was married to Salma Raza. He had two daughters and two sons, Syed Ali Raza, former president of National Bank, and Syed Salim Raza, former Governor of State Bank of Pakistan.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Remembering Syed Hashim Raza". dawn.com. Dawn. 4 November 2009. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
  2. ↑ Jafar, Abu. "Raza, Syed Hashim". en.banglapedia.org. Banglapedia. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
  3. ↑ "BANGABHABAN - The President House of Bangladesh". bangabhaban.gov.bd. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
  4. ↑ "Hashim Raza passes away". dawn.com. Dawn. 1 October 2003. Retrieved 16 November 2016.


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