ICMAB President Md. Kausar Alam-led delegation met Commerce Secretary Md. Ataur Rahman Khan for collaboration discussions. Photo : BSS

DHAKA, July 9, 2026 (BSS) - A delegation of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB), led by its President Md. Kausar 
Alam, today met Commerce Secretary Md. Ataur Rahman Khan at the Ministry of Commerce to discuss strengthening professional collaboration and promoting 
good governance.

During the courtesy call, the ICMAB delegation briefed the secretary on the institute's ongoing activities, strategic priorities and initiatives to 
strengthen the cost and management accounting profession in the country, said a press release.

The two sides also exchanged views on enhancing professional excellence, improving financial accountability, promoting transparency and supporting Bangladesh's sustainable economic and industrial development.

The Commerce Secretary appreciated the contributions of cost and management accountants to national development through sound financial management,transparency and accountability.

He also praised ICMAB's role in developing skilled accounting professionals and supporting both the public and private sectors.

Ataur Rahman assured the delegation of the Ministry of Commerce's continued cooperation in advancing initiatives that contribute to the country's economic progress and institutional development.

The meeting concluded with both sides expressing their commitment to strengthening cooperation between the ministry and ICMAB to promote professional excellence and support Bangladesh's sustainable economic development.

The ICMAB delegation included Vice Presidents Abdul Matin Patwary and S. M. Zahir Uddin Haider, Secretary Monjur Md. Shaiful Azam, Treasurer Professor Dr. Md. Musfiqur Rahman and Executive Director Md. Mahbub-Ul-Alam.