62 newly qualified CMAs get a grand reception at ICMAB

The Council of the Institute accorded an open hall reception to the students who passed CMA December 2019 and April 2020 final examination. The program was held on October 13, 2020 at ICMAB Ruhul Quddus Auditorium. Honorable Commerce Secretary of GoB Dr. Md. Jafar Uddin attended the programme as Chief Guest while Vice President of South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) and Past President of ICMAB Mr. A. K. M. Delwer Hussain FCMA were present as special guest.

62 students who successfully qualified to achieve the prestigious CMA degree were warmly greeted by the Office Bearers, Councilors, Members and Students of the Institute. Newly qualified students were briefly introduced before the audience. Branch Council office bearers 0f 2019 tenure are also given ovation on their successful completion.

Dr. Md. Jafar Uddin congratulated the newly passed CMAs. He said, “to enrich yourselves you must learn and know about everything around you.” Besides he gave importance on professional practice, self development and manners and also mentioned that, these things play a vital role on career development. Referring about the present condition of our country, he informed that during this COVID situation Bangladesh achieved 12 billion USD as export earnings. Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina took a prompt and courageous decision which resulted this success. He also said that he will take necessary steps for the development of this profession and the Institute.

Mr. A. K. M. Delwer Hussain FCMA said that, CMA professionals can create a great impact by putting their expertise for ensuring clarity in various economic aspects. He requested the honorable chief guest to create more scope for the CMA professionals in relevant fields so that they can give their effort for the development of this country remembering the effort of Commerce Ministry to establish the identity of CMA professionals as Cost Auditor.

ICMAB President ICMAB President Mr. Md. Jasim Uddin Akond FCMA thanked all the honorable guest and participants, and congratulated the newly passed CMAs. He said that their family did a lot for their success and achievement, so they must take a great care to the people who are close to them. Mentioning about the professional identity, he said that their journey starts in a new way today; they have to take responsibility of this profession and institute in future. ICMAB President requested the Chief Guest on ensuring Cost Audit Certification by a professional CMA firm or professional for every listed company. CMA professionals can create a great impact by putting their expertise for ensuring clarity in various economic aspects. He requested the honorable guests to create more scope for the CMA professionals in relevant fields so that they can give their effort for the development of this country.

The program was conducted by ICMAB Secretary Mr. Md. Munirul Islam FCMA and vote of thank was given by Treasurer Mr. Md. Ali Haider Chowdhury FCMA. Vice President Mr. Abu Bakar Siddique FCMA and Mr. Md. Mamunur Rashid FCMA virtually attended the programme.

Past Presidents, Council Members, large number of Fellow and Associate Members of the Institute and a large number of running students attended the programme.