The Dhaka Regional Committee (DRC) of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) is set to arrange a signature running event, "Accounting Day Run 2025" at Hatirjheel, Dhaka, on November 7 in celebration of International Accounting Day.
According to organisers, DRC is proud to launch the first-ever "Accounting Day Run", with the inspiring theme "Fitness Meets Accounting", aimed at promoting awareness around health, wellness, and work-life balance.
A press conference was organised on Wednesday at the CA Bhaban, Karwan Bazar, Dhaka, to mark the occasion of the "Accounting Day Run 2025". They also unveiled the event T-shirt and medals, which were met with great enthusiasm.
ICAB President N K A Mobin FCA, Chairman of DRC Mahmudur Rahman FCA, Race Director Asifur Rahman FCA, Event Convener Sk. Md. Tarikul Islam FCA, DRC Secretary Md. Akizur Rahman FCA, DRC leader, Md. Maksoudur Rahman FCA, Md. Kamruzzaman FCA and others were present to meet the press.
Speaking at the press conference, the organisers said there's no doubt that accountants - whether working in corporate roles or in public practice - play a crucial role in advancing the country's economy and society. Yet, they often endure intense workloads, stress, and anxiety, frequently at the cost of their personal well-being.
This landmark event will feature over 1,800 participants (7.5 km, and 1 km), including leading chartered accountants, their families, CA students, corporate professionals, and running enthusiasts, creating a unique blend of professional excellence and community spirit.
The 1-km category is specially designed for kids and moms. Over 200 kids, along with their moms, are participating in this category. The marathon will start from in front of the Hatirjheel Amphitheatre at 5:30 am, traverse the track across the entire Hatirjheel area, and finish again in front of the Hatirjheel Amphitheatre.
The run will also feature special appearances by renowned celebrity runners, including iron man Mohammad Shamsuzzaman Arafat, popular educator Ayman Sadiq, endurance trainer Sajjad Hossain Snigdho, and ultra-runner M. Mahfuzul Haq - adding further energy and inspiration to the event.
A kit expo will be hosted on November 5 at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, where race kits and goodie bags will be distributed. This will be inaugurated by the council members of ICAB at 1:00 pm.
The sponsors of the event are Sprint, City Bank PLC, bKash, Shah Cement Industries Limited, Transcom Limited, and DBL Ceramics. Other event partners are Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka, SMC Plus, Glucomax-D, Ispahani, CCI Bangladesh, Ruchi, Aaram, Horlicks, Maggi, Dettol, Zerocal, Milo, Nescafé, Lovello, Gigabyte and Ibn Sina.
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