Land Ministry Senior Secretary ASM Saleh Ahmed today addressed a training on developing skills in conducting audits at the Bhumi Bhaban meeting room in the city. Photo: PID

DHAKA, Sept 30, 2025 (BSS) - Land Ministry Senior Secretary ASM Saleh Ahmed today said traditional knowledge alone is not enough to achieve progress, rather a combination of practical skills and modern knowledge act as the main tool for attaining growth.

“The current world is changing rapidly due to technological advancement and global competition,” he said while addressing a training on developing skills in conducting audits at the Bhumi Bhaban meeting room in the city.

Ahmed said audit is one of the most important activities to ensure the financial and administrative discipline of an organization. Through this, transparency, accountability and good governance of the management process are established, he added. 

However, he said, to conduct an audit effectively, not only theoretical knowledge is required, but also skills and modern strategic knowledge are needed.

The senior secretary said, in the digital age, technologies such as artificial intelligence, block chain, cloud computing, are being incorporated in conducting audits. “If we acquire skills in using these, the audit process will be fast, accurate and risk-free. Training is essential to increase skills. One thing to remember is that there is no concession against corruption,” Ahmed added.

He said developing skills in conducting audits is an ongoing process. It not only prevents financial irregularities, but also ensures proper utilization of institutional and state resources, he added. 

Therefore, he said, the skills of audit officers must be enhanced through a combination of up-to-date training, technology-reliance and ethics. An efficient audit system is a supporting force for sustainable development and good governance, he added.

Later, the senior secretary presided over the meeting of the Project for Renovation and Repair (PSC) of the Record Rooms set up at the Deputy Commissioner's Office. 

Chairman (Secretary) of the Land Reforms Board, AJM Salahuddin Nagri, Director General of the Land Records and Survey Department Md. Saidur Rahman, Additional Secretaries of the Land Ministry and senior officials of the ministry were present at the event.