DHAKA, Sep 21, 2020 (BSS) – The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) organized a webinar yesterday on “Public Financial Management in Bangladesh”.
Comptroller and Auditor General of Bangladesh Mohammad Muslim Chowdhury joined the programme as the chief guest while Member (Secretary), Industry and Energy Division of the Planning Commission Md. Mamun-Al-Rashid joined the programme as special guest, said a press release.
Speaking on the occasion, Muslim Chowdhury said that Public Financial Management (PFM) got a unique feature in the government system as the financial process starts from the parliament.
He described the entire PFM system in a detail manner for the participants and students of this arena.
Mamun-Al-Rashid said that expenditure management is a key issue for the government especially the developing countries need to focus on this process very much.
He emphasized on procurement plan and described its importance for the development process on the basis of his diverse experience.
ICMAB President Md. Jasim Uddin Akond thanked all the honorable guests and participants, and emphasized particularly on ensuring Cost Audit Certification by a professional CMA firm or professional for every listed companies.
He said that CMA professionals can create a great impact by putting their expertise for ensuring clarity in various economic aspects.
Jashim 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.
AKM Jashim Uddin, Former Director General of Foreign Aided Project Audit Directorate, gave a detailed Presentation on “Public Financial Management in Bangladesh”.
AKM Delwer Hussain, Vice President of SAFA and Past President & Chairman, Seminar and Conference Committee of ICMAB gave the welcome address.
Ahmed Ataul Hakeem, Controller of Examinations, BRAC University & Former Comptroller and Auditor General of Bangladesh and Md. Abdur Rahman Khan, ICMAB Council Member and Joint Secretary of Ministry of Finance, participated in the programme as commentators.
Past President & Council Member of ICMAB Abu Sayed Md. Shaykhul Islam moderated the entire programme connecting the audience and discussants and also gave his analysis regarding the topics of discussion.
Secretary of ICMAB Md. Munirul Islam gave the vote of thanks to the participants and audience of the programme.