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DHAKA, Dec 14, 2025 (BSS) - The kick-off conference of an EU-funded Twinning Project titled “Strategic Partnership between the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of Bangladesh and the Supreme Audit Institution of Poland” was successfully held at a hotel in the capital on December 11.

Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of Bangladesh Md Nurul Islam attended the event as the chief guest. The special guests included Ambassador of the European Union to Bangladesh Michael Miller, Ambassador of Poland to India Piotr Antoni Świtalski, and Vice-President of Poland’s Supreme Audit Institution (NIK) Jacek Kozłowski.

Senior officials of the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (OCAG), representatives from Poland’s Supreme Audit Institution, officials from various ministries, departments and agencies, members of diplomatic missions, development partners and other stakeholders were also present at the conference, said a press release received here today.

Speaking on the occasion, CAG Md Nurul Islam said the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General plays a crucial role in strengthening accountability, transparency and public trust in state institutions. He expressed confidence that the strategic partnership with Poland’s Supreme Audit Institution would contribute significantly to the modernization of audit management and enhancement of audit capacity in priority areas.

Welcoming the launch of the project, EU Ambassador Michael Miller reiterated the European Union’s continued commitment to strengthening public oversight and financial governance in Bangladesh. He said effective and independent audit institutions are essential for ensuring sustainable development.

Polish Ambassador to India Piotr Antoni Śitalski praised the long-standing cooperation between Bangladesh and Poland. He expressed hope that the partnership between the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of Bangladesh and Poland’s Supreme Audit Institution would further deepen professional exchanges, institutional development and bilateral relations between the two countries.

Vice-President of Poland’s Supreme Audit Institution Jacek Kozłowski reaffirmed NIK’s commitment to sharing international best practices and professional experience with the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of Bangladesh. He said the project reflects a shared vision for strengthening public sector auditing and improving accountability frameworks.

Under the Twinning Project, the capacity of the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General will be enhanced to conduct financial, performance and information system (IT) audits in line with international standards. The key areas of cooperation include institutionalization of financial audits, strengthening of performance audits, and advancement of IT audits through model audits and strategic development.

The successful implementation of the project is expected to improve Bangladesh’s public financial management system by enhancing independent assurance on the use of public resources and further strengthening the country’s position as a reliable international partner.