ICMAB arranged Discussion on AI and Blockchain in Capital Market

A discussion meeting titled ‘Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Applications in Capital Market’ was organized by the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) on 19 January 2021. Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Chairman Prof. Dr. Shibli Rubaiyat-ul Islam was present as the chief guest

Mr. AKM Delwer Hussain FCMA, President of South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) was the special guest on the occasion. Dr. Hajik Mohammad, Managing Director, Stellar Consulting Group (Singapore), Fintech Expert / Trainer, iFintel Business Intelligence (Malaysia) was the resource person.

Chief Guest Professor Shibli Rubaiyat-ul Islam said that CMA profession is very important for our economic development. Those who are engaged in this profession have an important responsibility to create transparency in the economy. He said that apart from the implementation of cost audit, he would try his best to take appropriate steps for the development of the profession.

Special Guest Mr. AKM Delwer Hussain FCMA called for further expansion of job opportunities for CMA professionals. He appealed to the Honorable Chief Guest for proper assistance so that they can play an important role in the development of the national economy by utilizing their professional skills. He said if the cost audit is implemented, the country’s economy will develop. Revenue will increase. So, it is important to ensure this in the interest of the state.

ICMAB President Mr. Md. Jasim Uddin Akond FCMA in his speech highlighted the cost and management accounting profession and its need in various important sectors. On behalf of the Institute, he drew the attention of the chief guest to the development of the national economy by making it appropriate to make cost audit compulsory in all limited companies as per government guidelines.

ICMAB Vice President Mr. Md. Mamunur Rashid FCMA presented comments and views on the topic at the event. Former Chairman of ICMAB Dhaka Branch Council Mr. G M Omar Farooq Chowdhury FCMA conducted the main function. ICMAB Treasurer Mr. Md. Ali Haider Chowdhury FCMA gave vote of thanks to all the participants who joined the event.