ACCA board launches a office in Dhaka

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, a global accountancy body, launched its Bangladesh office on Wednesday night. Commerce minister Faruk Khan attended the inaugural session of the office as chief guest at Westin Hotel in Dhaka. Chaired by ACCA country manager for Bangladesh Mohua Rashid, the function was attended among others, by British high commissioner in Dhaka Stephen Evans, former advisor of caretaker government Akbar Ali Khan, ACCA executive director (markets) Laurie Gillow and director of British Council Charles Nuttal. Mohua Rashid said, 'As the leading professional body for accountants, ACCA and commerce go hand in hand. We are committed to developing the profession in Bangladesh to bring benefits to the economy'. She also said that that there are about 5000 students in Bangladesh studying with ACCA. They are taking examinations under the supervision of British Council and achieving brilliant results to groom themselves for the competitive business environment in the country and across the globe. 'This is the reason for ACCA to establish a local office to benefit its students and members in Bangladesh' she added. Mohua Rasid informed that the ACCA is supporting some 131,500 members and 362,000 students throughout their careers, providing service of 42 offices and active centres across the world and this office will bring better opportunities for Bangladeshi students to get the degree.