# Major Faizi (d. 1958)

> Education officer · Maungdaw, Arakan

- Also known as: Faiz
- Known for: Education officer
- Died: 1958
- Place: Maungdaw, Arakan
- Fields: Education, Public service
- Page: https://people.rohingya.ro/people/major-faizi/

## Summary

Major Faizi, also known as Faiz, was an education officer and community leader from Maungdaw, North Arakan, active in the late British colonial period and the early years after independence. From the 1920s until 1942 he served as District Education Officer for Maungdaw and Inspector of Schools for North Arakan, and he was also headmaster of the State High School in Maungdaw. He promoted inclusive education by appointing teachers from all communities — Rohingya, Rakhine and Hindu — without discrimination, and Faizi Ward in Maungdaw town was named in recognition of his service.

## What he did

- **1920s – 1942** — Served as District Education Officer for Maungdaw and Inspector of Schools for North Arakan.
- **Headmaster** — Served as headmaster of the State High School in Maungdaw.
- **Inclusive schools** — Promoted inclusive education by appointing teachers from all communities — Rohingya, Rakhine and Hindu — without discrimination.
- **1958** — Died.
- **Legacy** — A ward in Maungdaw town was named Faizi Ward in recognition of his service.

## Biography: Remembered in the name of Faizi Ward

Major Faizi (Faiz) was a distinguished education officer and community leader from Maungdaw, North Arakan, active during the late British colonial period and early post-independence era. He served as the District Education Officer for Maungdaw and the Inspector of Schools for North Arakan from the 1920s until 1942. He also served as the Headmaster of the State High School in Maungdaw.

One of his most notable contributions was promoting inclusive education by appointing teachers from all communities—Rohingya, Rakhine, and Hindu—without discrimination. In recognition of his service, a ward in Maungdaw town was named Faizi Ward.

## Sources

- Ekkhaale. Chapter 8: Education and social development in Arakan.

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From Rohingya Famous People, https://people.rohingya.ro/people/major-faizi/ (updated 2026-11-03)