ACCA Bangladesh welcomes new members into its professional network

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Bangladesh on Thursday formally welcomed 28 newly qualified members and 44 new ACCA Fellows (FCCA) into its professional network.

The ceremony held in the capital featured British High Commission's Trade and Investment Country Director Dan Pasha as the chief guest alongside distinguished leaders from the corporate sector, academia, financial institutions, and think tanks.

ACCA Global President Ayla Majid addressed the new members online, applauding their professional accomplishments and commitment to advancing the accountancy profession. 

Dan Pasha praised ACCA for fostering global talent and addressing employability challenges in Bangladesh, emphasising the nation's future hinges on its professionals and the enduring UK-Bangladesh ties.

Dr Imran Rahman, vice-chancellor of ULAB, praised ACCA's transformative impact on the country's corporate sector through its globally up-to-date curriculum and discipline while encouraging the newest members to keep up with the pace to foster growth.

ACCA Bangladesh Country Manager Prawma Tapashi Khan reiterated the organisation's commitment to expanding the market and enhancing professional demand.

ACCA Member Advisory Committee Chairman Kazi M Hassan highlighted ACCA's decade-long journey in Bangladesh and shaping the finance profession through collective engagement and strategic intervention.

The event attracted over 300 ACCA members, key corporate leaders, and industry stakeholders, making it a remarkable event spotlighting professional excellence and sustainability leadership.

As part of ACCA's global sustainability agenda, this year ACCA's new member ceremony hosted a panel discussion titled "Leadership Roles in Finance Functions for a Sustainable Climate Transition," underscoring the critical role of finance professionals in driving sustainability.

ACCA Global Head of Sustainability Emmeline Skelton delivered a keynote address inspired by the ACCA report "Weathering the Storm—Building Resilience against Climate Disruption," setting the tone for an insightful session.

Moderated by Kazi M Hassan, the distinguished panel featured Dr Mohammad Abu Yusuf, acting chairman of the Financial Reporting Council Bangladesh, Chowdhury Liakat Ali, director of the Bangladesh Bank's Sustainable Finance Department, Shams Zaman, country managing partner of PwC Bangladesh, Sharier Khan, executive editor of The Business Standard, and Meer Sajed-Ul Basher, principal and chief executive officer of Sajed Meer Chartered Accountants.

Panelists emphasised that transparency, governance, and strategic leadership in finance are crucial for accelerating sustainability initiatives, addressing climate-related challenges, and fostering resilience.

These principles are vital for growth and resilience across both private and public sectors, enabling leaders to tackle immediate challenges while ensuring long-term sustainability, they said.