Thrust on developing skilled accounting, finance HR under BPO

Mr. Mohammed Salim FCMA, president of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) called on Mr. Zunaid Ahmed Palak, M.P. State Minister, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh at his office Wednesday to discuss matters related with ICT development.

Mr. Salim apprised the State Minister about the professional expertise of the Cost and Management Accountants and their role in the industry and service sectors of the national economy. He also requested the Minister to create an opportunity where ICMAB can work with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division and contribute their expertise in ICT related training and developments.

The State Minister briefed about the vision of the present government on IT sector.

He expressed his view that ICMAB can work together with the government. to develop skilled manpower on Accounting and Finance under business process outsourcing (BPO) programme.

"There remains huge opportunity to enhance the skills of the young generations as well as earning foreign currency for the country like Sri Lanka and India," the minister said.

The State Minister assured the ICMAB delegation to extend necessary co-operation for the development of CMA profession.

Treasurer Prof. Dr. Swapan Kumar Bala FCMA and Executive Director of the Institute Mr. Md. Mahbub Ul Alam FCMA were present in the meeting.