The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) organised a special session titled “Meet the Flag Bearers of CMA Profession” alongside a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) session on “A Cashless Ecosystem for Financial Inclusion” in Dhaka on September 3, 2026.
The event, held at the ICMAB Ruhul Quddus Auditorium in Nilkhet, Dhaka, honoured two prominent figures from the CMA profession — Md Mostaqur Rahman FCMA, Governor of Bangladesh Bank, and Md Abdur Rahman Khan FCMA, Alternate Executive Director of the World Bank and former Chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR).
The two professionals were presented with sashes, mementos and gifts in recognition of their national and international contributions to the CMA profession.
Md Kausar Alam FCMA, President of ICMAB, delivered the presidential address, while S M Zahir Uddin Haider FCMA, Vice-President of ICMAB, welcomed guests. Monjur Md Shaiful Azam FCMA, Secretary of ICMAB, delivered the vote of thanks.
At the CPD session, Dr Md Touhidul Alam Khan FCMA, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NRBC Bank PLC, presented the keynote paper on “A Cashless Ecosystem for Financial Inclusion”. He highlighted the role of Bangla QR, mobile financial services (MFS) and interoperable payment infrastructure in improving economic transparency, accountability and financial access for underserved communities.
Subhash Chandra Das FCMA, Deputy Managing Director of BASIC Bank PLC, and Arif Khan FCMA, Vice Chairman of Shanta Asset Management Ltd, joined the session as commentators.
Md Abdur Rahman Khan and Md Mostaqur Rahman shared their views on the transition towards a cashless economy, emphasising the importance of digital literacy, cybersecurity, affordability and consumer trust, particularly in rural areas.
The programme was attended by ICMAB past presidents, council members, fellow and associate members, and invited guests.
