The 25th Convocation of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) was held with great splendor on January 15 at the Grand Ballroom of Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in the capital. Newly qualified Cost and Management Accountants were formally awarded certificates and crests of honor in the presence of distinguished guests, a press releases said.
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Honorable Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Md. Abdur Rahman Khan, FCMA, Secretary of IRD and Chairman of NBR; Dr. Md. Sajjad Hossain Bhuiyan, Chairman, FRC; and Mohammed Humayun Kabir, FCA, President, SAFA, were present as Special Guests.
Adding global significance to the event, Jean Bouquot, President of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), attended as the Convocation Speaker, highlighting ICMAB’s growing international engagement. The program was presided over by Mahtab Uddin Ahmed, FCMA, President, ICMAB.
Addressing the gathering, Mahtab Uddin Ahmed said, “Reaching this stage has required tremendous effort, and there are no real shortcuts to success – shortcuts only delay achievement, just as skipping chapters delays passing an exam. I urge our graduates to carry this lesson forward in their professional journey. Along the way, there will always be noise and distractions, but you must remain focused on your goals. While your new title may sound impressive, it comes with great responsibility. Embrace that responsibility with discipline, integrity, and commitment.”
In her speech as the Chief Guest, Syeda Rizwana Hasan remarked, “For the sake of transparency, the government must ensure strict management of its accounting system. Accounting and auditing are not merely about identifying weaknesses in expenditure; they are essential tools for providing constructive recommendations for improvement. The future of governance depends on greater investment in these systems. Proper use of public funds, preventing corruption, and establishing strong monitoring mechanisms are fundamental to accountable governance. The importance of accounting and auditing in the public sector can never be overstated.”
Speaking on the occasion, IFAC President Jean Bouquot stated, “I challenge you to find opportunities in every global challenge we face. As accounting professionals, we bridge the worlds of finance and non-finance to support sound internal and external decision-making. Continuous learning is essential for success in this profession. Along your journey, you will discover exciting opportunities and immense potential – seize them with confidence. ICMAB plays an enormous role as a primary support system in this field, and IFAC will continue to engage, collaborate, and work toward making the profession stronger. Wherever you go, never compromise your core ethical principles. Everything we do is built on trust – a trust we must always honor and never take for granted.”
The 25th ICMAB Convocation 2026 concluded with renewed optimism, further strengthening pride in the accounting profession and reinforcing Bangladesh’s international professional connections.
