Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi, MP said, Bangladesh requires at least 12 thousand CAs to bring good governance in trade, commerce and industry where as the country has only 2 thousand CAs.
He said ICAB is working relentlessly to attract the quality students to pursue CA education. The newly qualified members of ICAB will definitely a significant in the economy.
Minister made the remarks while addressing the 21st Convocation of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) held on Friday at pan pacific sonargaon hotel, Dhaka.
A total of 505 newly qualified chartered accountants have received CA certificates in the convocation.
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi, MP handed over the certificates to the qualified chartered accountant. Minister of State Ministry of Planning Dr. Shamsul Alam also present as special guests and handed over the certificates.
Professor Dr. Md. Sadequl Arefin, Vice-Chancellor, University of Barishal spoke on the occasion as the convocation speaker. ICAB President Md. Shahadat Hossain FCA delivered address of welcome while Past President and Council Member Md. Humayun Kabir FCA gave speech on conferment of CA certificate. ICAB Vice President NKA Mobin FCA, delivered closing remarks.
Dignitaries from the government offices, ICAB Council Members and Past Presidents were present in the occasion.
ICAB President Md. Shahadat Hossain FCA said, CA will play pioneer role in the compliance of ethical standards.
He said, CAs have a moral obligation to utilize their knowledge for ensuring better financial eco-system of the country. Their professionalism will ultimately provide the long-term benefit for the economy, he hoped.
