Staff Correspondent

The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) celebrated International Women’s Day 2024 on Friday, March 8, 2024, at ICMAB Ruhul Quddus Auditorium, ICMA Bhaban, Nilkhet, Dhaka. Professor Sadeka Halim, PhD, Vice Chancellor of Jagannath University, graced the event as the Chief Guest. Ms. Nishat Mazumder, Chief Accounts Officer, Dhaka Water Supply & Sewerage Authority, and Dr. Aditi Halder, Director of GRI, South Asia Region, were present as Special Guests.

Ms. Jhohora Akter FCMA, Chairman, Women Affairs Committee, ICMAB, welcomed the guests to the ceremony. Ms. Akhtar Sanjida Kasem FCMA, Partner, A. Qasem & Co., Chartered Accountants, presented a thought-provoking paper on “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress” shedding light on the crucial role of women in our society and economy.

The world celebrates International Women’s Day to spread awareness towards gender equality and create equal rights for everyone. This day holds particular importance and opportunity to address women’s issues such as equal rights, violence against women, and reproductive rights.

ICMAB President, Prof. Dr. Md. Salim Uddin FCMA, expressed his gratitude to all the guests and participants for their presence and support. He reiterated ICMAB’s commitment to promoting gender equality and wished for equal social, cultural, economic, and political rights for a better future.

Among others, Vice-President Mr. Mahtab Uddin Ahmed FCMA, Vice-President Mr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman FCMA, Treasurer Mr. Abdul Matin Patwary FCMA, Past President Prof. Mamtaz Uddin Ahmed FCMA and Past President Mr. Mohammed Salim FCMA were present.