Former Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), H.B. Dissanayake has passed away.
The CBSL said in a statement that Dissanayake passed away at the age of 85 on Sunday, the 05th of March 2023.
Dissanayake functioned as the 09th Governor of the CBSL from 1 July 1992 to 15 November 1995.
Prior to assuming duties as Governor, he served as Director General of Customs and after retiring from the CBSL, he served as Alternate Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from 1996 -1998.
H.B. Dissanayake’s remains lie at his home (No. 2/84, Mihiri Uyana, Old Kottawa Road, Mirihana, Nugegoda) until 01.00 p.m. today (07) and the cremation will be held at the Public Cemetery, Mirihana.
